ContinueCARE Hospital at Baptist Health Paducah

11/19/2025

What are some of the differences between a Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) and a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?

● LTACHs serve medically complex patients with multiple co-morbidities, respiratory failure, and/or behavioral complexity or brain injury while SNFs provide long term supportive care.
● LTACHs have intensive care units and telemetry monitoring while SNFs do not.
● The LTACH patient typically stays in the hospital for 20 days or more while SNF patients may remain indefinitely.
● LTACH patients see a doctor daily while SNF patients will see a physician every 30-90 days.
● Both LTACHs and SNFs offer rehabilitation services, although patients in an LTACH must work up to three hours of rehabilitation per day while there is no minimum required for SNF patients.

For more information, please reach out to our Admissions Department at 270-575-8407.

11/13/2025

10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE

1) Write notes of kindness on small pieces of paper and stick them in random library books
2) Hand out notes of encouragement wherever you go, including the grocery store, coffee shop, etc.
3) Offer to do an errand for someone like walking their dog or helping them with groceries
4) Cook dinner for a friend and bring it to their home
5) Give notes of appreciation to family members, coworkers, and service providers
6) Pay for someone’s meal at a restaurant
7) Pay for the coffee or meal of the person behind you at the drive-thru
8) Give someone, or several people, a hug
9) Encourage others to be kind
10) Come up with your own creative kindness ideas on social media and share using when sharing on social media.

WORLD KINDNESS WEEK Spread kindness all week long during World Kindness Week. Each year during the week of November 13, stay positive, spread joy, and make the

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor those who served and thank the veterans in our care and on our team for their courage and commitment.

11/07/2025

As cooler weather arrives, remember to protect your health. Wash hands often, stay up to date on flu vaccines, and take time to rest and recharge. A little prevention goes a long way toward keeping our community healthy. 🍂

11/03/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, honoring the family members and loved ones who provide comfort, encouragement, and advocacy for patients. Your care makes recovery possible every day. 💙

Find information about caregiving, self-care, and Care Plan creation.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Stay safe and stay alert tonight! 👻🎃

10/21/2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: My loved one is about to be discharged from the hospital. They aren’t ready to go home unassisted. What comes next?

This publication walks through what post-acute hospital care really means including options for care, how to make informed decisions, and what questions to ask. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or health professional, this guide
offers helpful tools to manage that transition and get the
right support at the right time.

10/16/2025

Advance care planning isn’t just for rare situations. It’s about giving yourself a voice, even in the hardest times.

The NIH explains how living wills and durable power of attorney for health care help you get the medical care you would want if you can’t speak for yourself.

Read more: Advance Care Planning & Advance Directives for
Health Care by NIH:

10/09/2025

Have you heard about Blue Zones—places in the world where people live measurably longer, happier lives? A recent article from Harvard Health describes lifestyles in
Blue Zones and the small daily habits that make a big difference for longevity and wellness.

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10/05/2025

Thank a teacher today! Whether that be an old grade school teacher, a favorite History teacher from high school or a college professor! 🧑‍🏫

Let's learn a little something about teachers and the state of education around the globe on World Teachers' Day — an official UNESCO holiday.