Owensboro Health Healthpark

09/05/2025

🌟 Join us as we celebrate our Superhero Survivors during the Superhero Walk & Survivor Parade on September 27 at 10 a.m.
🎗 This powerful event honors those who have faced cancer with strength and courage.
🆓 Survivors walk for free and will be recognized during the parade.
👟 All registered participants receive a T-shirt.
Sign up:

The 2025 Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk honors Superhero Cancer Survivors and raises funds for the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

09/04/2025

September’s Healthy Tip from Owensboro Health: Dr. Wade Taylor, Urgent Care provider, shares smart strategies to help you stay flu-free this season. 🍂💉

09/01/2025

We have special Labor Day hours! Have a wonderful holiday.

08/27/2025

Owensboro Health Healthpark is seeking a licensed massage therapist to join its team in Owensboro on a PRN basis.
Applicants must hold a valid massage therapy license in Kentucky. If you're passionate about wellness and helping others feel their best, we want to hear from you.
Apply today at https://bit.ly/4lGNFxp.

08/25/2025

💪 We’re nominated — and we’d love your vote! 💪
Owensboro Parent’s Family Favorites contest is live, and the Healthpark is in the running for:
✅ Swim Lessons
✅ Gym with Child Care
If you or your little ones have splashed, played or worked out with us, show some love by casting your vote!
👉 Vote here: https://bit.ly/3JNTrjw
Thanks for making the Healthpark part of your family’s routine!

08/21/2025

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here—and so are the busy mornings, packed afternoons, and dinner-time chaos!
If you're feeling the shift from summer to school-year stress, you're not alone. Check out our latest Mind & Body column for practical, mom-tested tips on meal planning, prepping and keeping your kitchen (and sanity) in check.
From budget-friendly dinners to breakfast hacks and leftover wins, this read from registered dietitian Veronica McCauley is full of ideas to help your family thrive this fall.

👉 Read it here: https://bit.ly/41g780R

08/19/2025

Join us for a cooking class that features healthy breakfast ideas. The Healthpark registered dietitians will offer tips, samples, recipes and demonstrate why
breakfast is often called “the most important meal of the day.”
OwensboroHealth.org/Healthpark

08/18/2025

New to weights? Our beginner-friendly strength classes guide you every step of the way. Focus on form. Build confidence. Get stronger—safely.
Stop by the front desk for class times and details.
Small changes. Big results.

08/16/2025

💥 Become a hero behind the scenes! Sponsor the 2025 Super Hero 5K, Kids Fun Run, and Superhero Walk and help provide critical resources for cancer patients at Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
From $500 to $10,000, every sponsorship comes with recognition and impact.
🎗 Your support brings hope, healing and strength to local families.
Learn more:

The 2025 Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk honors Superhero Cancer Survivors and raises funds for the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

08/15/2025

Owensboro Health is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 27th Annual Owensboro Multicultural Festival, hosted by First Presbyterian Church!
📅 Tomorrow, Saturday, August 16
📍 1328 Griffith Avenue
🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
🎉 Free & open to the public
Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of our community! This vibrant event brings together more than 2,000 attendees each year to explore global cultures through music, food, art and storytelling. As a health system committed to inclusion and community well-being, we’re honored to support a festival that fosters understanding, respect and unity.
Let’s build a stronger Owensboro—together.

08/15/2025

Becky was able to make huge progress with small steps through the Lifesteps Program. Hear all about it from her, and sign up today at OwensboroHealth.org/Lifesteps.

08/15/2025

The upcoming semester is approaching quickly and the University of Louisville School of Nursing Owensboro Extension is ready for the big day!

Fall 2025 classes begin on Monday, August 18. We wish all our students the best of luck on their journey towards becoming the next generation of nurses!

For more information, go to OwensboroHealth.org/UofLBSN.

08/14/2025

Fear of falling can limit movement, weaken muscles and increase fall risk—but small changes and exercises can help restore strength and confidence. Learn more from trainer Sarah Swift in this week's Mind & Body column: https://bit.ly/3Hx05Kp

08/14/2025

🏈⚽🏀 FREE Sports Physicals for Student Athletes!
We’re excited to host our Annual Free Sports Physical Event in Madisonville!

📅 Tuesday, August 26
🕔 5 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Madisonville Healthplex, 2nd Floor
📍 510 Ruby Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431
📞 Call 270-399-7900 with questions

This event is open to all middle and high school students participating in school sports. Each student will also receive a free hot/cold pack to take home!

No appointment needed—just show up ready to get cleared for the season. Let’s help our athletes stay healthy, strong and game-ready!

08/13/2025

She’s back! Allison Truett is teaching yoga again at the Healthpark.
Join her Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Expect flexibility, strength, and calm—all in one class.
Visit OwensboroHealth.org/Healthpark or ask for more info at the front desk.

08/13/2025

We’re proud to announce Brad Cornell, MD as our new Vice President of Medical Affairs!

Dr. Cornell will lead our medical staff office, overseeing credentialing, onboarding, and provider policies. He’ll also champion clinical quality, patient experience, physician engagement, and performance metrics across the system.

“Dr. Cornell has consistently demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout his career,” said Dr. Francis DuFrayne, Chief Medical Officer. “He is the right leader to guide our physician culture in the years ahead.”

A practicing general surgeon since 1996, Dr. Cornell has held numerous leadership roles at Owensboro Health and is deeply committed to advancing healthcare in western Kentucky.

“I’m proud to work alongside so many outstanding physicians and providers,” said Dr. Cornell. “Together, we’re building a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care.”

📍 Learn more about Owensboro Health: OwensboroHealth.org

08/12/2025

University of Louisville School of Nursing is excited to offer an Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Owensboro. This hybrid program — where course lectures are offered online and clinical and lab experiences occur in person — prepares students with a bachelor's degree in any area outside of nursing to become entry-level professional nurses in just 15 months. Applications are being accepted now through November 15 for priority consideration.
Applications will be accepted until January 10, based on space availability. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3T9DOVA.

08/12/2025

Whether you are an adult, child, parent or caregiver, we know that living with and managing Type 1 Diabetes can be a challenge.
Stronger than 1 offers a community for kids and adults living with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants gain knowledge on managing Type 1 Diabetes while sharing experiences, practical advice and emotional support.
Breakout groups for children, adults and caregivers are offered to meet individual needs.
Meetings are free and open to everyone. Join us at 5 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (August 19) at the Healthpark in Classroom B.
Please call 270-688-4858 or email
Jenny.Young@OwensboroHealth.org to register or if you have questions.

08/11/2025

A stroke can change a life in seconds. So can the right care. We’re proud to receive top recognition from the American Heart Association for how we care for stroke patients—including those with Type 2 diabetes. Every second counts. Every patient matters. Learn more at OwensboroHealth.org/Stroke.

08/11/2025

🎉 Exciting Leadership News at Owensboro Health! 🎉

We’re proud to welcome Christy Maraone as our new Vice President of Marketing & Communications!

With over 20 years of executive-level experience—including leadership roles at HCA Healthcare and CommonSpirit Health—Christy brings a wealth of expertise to Owensboro Health. She will lead system-wide marketing efforts, including brand strategy, communications, media relations, digital marketing and more.

“Christy is a seasoned executive who has achieved an incredible level of success throughout her healthcare marketing career,” said Mark Marsh, President & CEO of Owensboro Health. “Her leadership will help us build an even stronger brand for the future.”

Christy is passionate about amplifying our reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. We’re thrilled to have her on board as we continue to grow and serve our communities across Kentucky and Indiana.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4osPtg6.

08/08/2025

Dr. Christopher Behringer, Lifestyle Medicine expert, recently appeared on News 25 Local Lifestyles recently to discuss the benefits of acupuncture. Watch the clip here!

08/08/2025

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is hiring a full-time night shift RN for our Surgery Joint & Neurology department. We want to hear from you if you're ready to make a difference in specialized surgical care.
Applicants must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or higher and be eligible to practice in Kentucky. Weekend availability is required.
Apply today at: https://bit.ly/3GUzaIk.