The Medical Center at Albany

11/21/2025

👉 If you experience sudden onset of dizziness plus one other symptom below, you could be experiencing a stroke. Watch for these signs in yourself and those you love.

🧠 Dizziness PLUS
• Double vision, or
• Difficulty swallowing, or
• Difficulty speaking, or
• Difficulty walking/balance issues

🚑 Call 911 at the first signs of stroke symptoms, especially if you experience dizziness plus one other symptom.

▶️ Learn more about stroke at MedCenterHealth.org/Stroke.

11/20/2025

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one.
🚭 How to Quit Using To***co resources ▶️ https://bit.ly/49i7ZTy

👉 Ready to quit? BREATHE is a one-on-one program for smoking cessation that is accredited by the Council for To***co Treatment Training Programs. If you are ready to take control of your health and quit smoking, make an appointment to meet with a certified treatment specialist.
📲 Call 270-745-1503 or click the link below.
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11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org

11/20/2025

Join us for Make the Season Bright on December 3 at The Medical Center at Albany!
⏰ 5:30 pm Carols, Cookies & Cocoa 🍪
⏰ 6 pm Presentation of the Poinsettia “Tree”
📲 To reserve a poinsettia, call The Medical Center at Albany Gift Shop at 606-387-8000.
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For more than 25 years, the Med Center Health Foundation’s Make the Season Bright Program has offered a unique way to honor someone special, while also supporting health-centered missions for those you may never meet. Your single gesture can have both meaning and impact.

11/19/2025

The US Surgeon General has said stopping smoking is “the single most important step that people who smoke can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives.”

Quitting is hard. But with help, you can increase your chances of success. In this guide to quitting to***co, you'll find the tips, tools, and resources to get started.

Learn more about How to Quit Using To***co at the link below.

To have the best chance of quitting smoking and staying a person who doesn't smoke, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.

11/18/2025

Congratulations to Chad Riddle, our Respiratory Supervisor on 5 years of excellent service at Med Center Albany! We are so thankful for Chad and all he does!

11/18/2025

Quitting to***co is hard. But having support from partners, friends, and family members can really help a person trying to quit. Studies show that people with strong social support are more likely to quit and stay quit.

If someone you know is trying to quit smoking or other to***co products, there are many things you can do to help.

Learn more about How to Help Someone Quit Smoking at the link below.

Support from partners, friends, and family members can really help a person who is trying to quit smoking or other to***co products. Learn how you can help

11/17/2025

It’s never too late to quit using to***co. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases.

Learn more about the Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time at the link below.

It’s never too late to quit using to***co. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases.

11/16/2025

🧡 Sharing and eating meals with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
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11/15/2025

Both women and men who have a heart attack often have chest pain. However, women are more likely to experience these more subtle symptoms and they may not recognize as symptoms of a heart attack. Early treatment can limit damage to your heart and can save your life.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/heart

11/14/2025

: Most religions consider organ donation to be the ultimate gift of kindness. Visit http://donatelifeky.org to learn more.

11/12/2025

🚑 Call 9-1-1 immediately if any of these signs of stroke appear:
👉 Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
👉 Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech
👉 Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
👉 Trouble walking, dizziness, or problems with balance
👉 Severe headache with no known cause

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