Middlesboro ARH Hospital

01/11/2026

Commit Your Plans to God

Scripture: “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3

Reflection:
New Year goals are good servants but poor masters. The wisdom of Proverbs re-centers us: we entrust our work to God, and He shapes the outcomes. For caregivers and leaders, this means we set priorities, yet hold them with open hands. God’s establishment may look like clarity, correction, or unexpected doors—each a sign of His care.

Prayer:
God, I place my plans in Your hands. Align my desires with Your purposes. Establish my steps for Your glory and others’ good. Amen.

Practice:
Write one goal for the year, then add a sentence that commits it to God: “I will ___, trusting God to establish it in His timing and way.”

01/09/2026

Congratulations to the families of these bouncing baby boys born at Middlesboro ARH in December!

01/09/2026

💙 Protect Your Health with a Pap Test!

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Let’s raise awareness about the importance of early detection, HPV vaccination, and regular screenings.

✅ Pap & HPV Tests – Detect changes early, when treatment is most effective

✅ HPV Vaccine – Protects against the virus that causes most cervical cancers
✅ Follow-Up Care – Ensures abnormal results are addressed quickly

Together, we can help end cervical cancer. 💙
Blakelee Barnett, CNM, FNP-C, APRN
Rebecca Akers, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

ARH Women’s and Family Health Center – Middlesboro
606-248-3015

01/08/2026

💙 January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 💙
Taking time for your health could truly save your life.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early through regular screenings like Pap tests and HPV testing. A simple well-woman exam can detect changes before cancer develops.

✨ Did you know?
More than 90% of cervical cancer cases are preventable with routine screening and early treatment.

Make this the year you put yourself first.

📍 ARH Women’s and Family Health Center – Middlesboro
📍 2004 W Cumberland Ave, Suite 100
Middlesboro, KY 40965
📞 Call 606-248-3015 to schedule your well-woman exam!

Your health matters — and early detection could save your life. 💙

01/06/2026

🗓️ Don’t Wait—Schedule Your Cervical Cancer Screening Today!
Life gets busy, but your health deserves a spot on the calendar. A Pap test or HPV test can detect changes early, often before cancer develops. It’s quick, it’s routine, and it could save your life.
🗓️ If you’re 21–65 years old, talk to your doctor about when to get screened.
💉 Combine it with an HPV test for even stronger protection.
💬 Share this post to remind your loved ones to schedule their exam. Let’s spread the word this January!

Blakelee Barnett, CNM, FNP-C, APRN
Rebecca Akers, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

ARH Women’s and Family Health Center – Middlesboro
606-248-3015

01/04/2026

New Mercies, New Beginnings

Scripture: “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23

Reflection:
The calendar turns, and with it God’s mercies greet us again. We don’t start the year as blank slates—but as beloved people with fresh grace. In chaplaincy, we see yesterday’s burdens carried into today. This text invites us to acknowledge those burdens while receiving mercy that is new enough for today’s needs. Newness isn’t erasing the past; it is God’s faithful presence redeeming it.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for mercies that meet us every morning. Renew our minds and steady our hearts. Let Your faithfulness set our pace this year. Amen.

Practice:
List three “new mercies” you notice today—in your body, your work, your relationships. Speak one of them aloud as a blessing over your day.

01/02/2026

💙 Protect Your Health with a Pap Test!

Your health is worth protecting. A Pap test can detect early signs of cervical cancer—before symptoms appear and when treatment is most effective. It’s quick, simple, and can save your life.

🗓️ If you’re 21–65 years old, talk to your doctor about when to get screened.
💉 Combine it with an HPV test for even stronger protection.

💙 Share this post to spread awareness and encourage others to take action. Prevention starts with knowledge.

Blakelee Barnett, CNM, FNP-C, APRN
Rebecca Akers, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

ARH Women’s and Family Health Center – Middlesboro
606-248-3015

01/01/2026

Middlesboro ARH wishes you a very Happy & Healthy New Year!

12/30/2025

🎁 Give Yourself the Gift of Mental Health
The holidays can be a joyful time—but they can also be hard, overwhelming, and emotionally heavy. If you’re feeling the weight of the season, you’re not alone.
Taking care of your mental health is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself.
✨ Rest.
✨ Reach out.
✨ Set boundaries.
✨ Ask for support when you need it.
At Middlesboro ARH, we’re here to support your well‑being—during the holidays and all year long.
You deserve care, compassion, and space to breathe. 💙
Amanda Abbott, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Longworth-Wolfe, LCSW, C-DBT, are now welcoming new patients for psychiatry and clinical therapy services. They provide compassionate, personalized mental health care to support your well-being.

📞 Call 606-248-0737 or 606-248-3015 to schedule your appointment.

Behavioral Health

12/29/2025

📚💙 Community Spotlight | Youth Giving Back 💙📚

We are beyond thankful to the Thomas Walker High School Senior Class Beta Club for taking the initiative - completely on their own - to organize a thoughtful book drive for our pediatric patients here at Middlesboro ARH.
Their donation included books, coloring books, colored pencils, crayons, and scented washable markers; items that will bring comfort, creativity, and joy to children across our downtown pediatric clinic, our Med/Surg/Peds unit, and even our 2nd floor nursery (because some parents love reading to their babies!❤️📚).

How special is it to see high school seniors thinking about other kids and choosing to give back in such a meaningful way? In a world where many kids don't always think to help other kids, this group truly stood out!

Thank you, TWHS Beta Club, for your kindness, leadership, and hearts for service. You made a difference! 🌟

12/28/2025

Peace on Earth

Scripture: Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

Reflection:
The birth of Jesus was announced with a message of peace. Not the kind the world gives, but a deep, abiding peace that comes from being reconciled with God. In the chaos of the season, we are invited to pause and receive the peace that only Christ can give—a peace that calms our hearts and restores our souls.

Prayer:
Prince of Peace, quiet my heart and fill me with Your presence. Let Your peace rule in my life and overflow to those around me. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.