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Sleeve gastrectomy support group

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, July 11th, 2011, 1:03pm
Sleeve gastrectomy support group

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - Western Baptist Hospital's Bariatric Solutions will offer a sleeve gastrectomy support group on Tuesday, July 12.

The group is for patients and family members for those that have had the sleeve gastrectomy procedure. They will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Bariatrics office and again at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Health and Wellness.

The bariatric office is located at 403 E in the Medical Arts building and the center is located at 716 Poplar Street in Murray.

For more information, you can call Bariatric Solutions at 270-762-1547.

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Information on eating healthier while traveling

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, July 11th, 2011, 12:59pm
Information on eating healthier while traveling

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - Registered Dietitian Heather Richmond will lead a discussion on how to eat healthier while traveling on Tuesday, July 12.

The discussion will be from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Health and Wellness Center.

For more information, you can call 270-762-1348.

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Center for Health and Wellness offers AARP safe driving class

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 8th, 2011, 3:39pm
Center for Health and Wellness offers AARP safe driving class

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Center for Health and Wellness will be hosting the AARP driving course on Monday, July 11.

The class will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Participants must be 50 years or older and attend the entire class for credit.

According to Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Kentucky insurances must offer a discount to those that finish the class. It costs $14 for the general public or $12 for AARP members. Members must bring their AARP card the discount.

The class will be limited to the first 20 registrants. Pre-registration is required. You can call 270-762-1348 to register.

The center is located at 716 Poplar Street in Murray.

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MCCH to host free sports physicals

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 3:00pm
MCCH to host free sports physicals

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray-Calloway County Hospital will host free sport physicals on July 9 for all athletes in middle and high school.

The physicals will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the MCCH West Entrance and Endoscopy Department; formerly Outpatient Services.

All athletes attending must have a completed medical history form signed by a parent or guardian. If you have not received a form, contact your coach or athletic director.

All athletes are required to have a physical each year. The screenings are provided by volunteer physicians, nurses and employees of Murray Hospital.

For more information, call Melissa Ross at 270-762-1832.

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Motorcycle crash kills Miss. man in Murray, Ky.

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 2:39pm
Motorcycle crash kills Miss. man in Murray, Ky.

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - A Mississippi man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle in Murray, Ky.

According to Kentucky State Police District 1, it happened on July 4, 2011 around 10:06 p.m. on Almo Shilo Road.

Alan D. Hodges, 41, of Beaumont, Miss. succumbed to injuries at Vanderbilt Medical Center on July 6, 2011, according to police.

Hodges was going east on KY 464 on July 4 when he failed to negotiate a curve, according to KSP. Police say the motorcycle then went approxamately 200 feet off the road.

When Hodges attempted to get back on the road, the motorcycle overturned, ejecting him, according to the crash report.

Police say Hodges was not wearing a helmet.

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High school FFA Chapter returns from leadership training

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 2:43pm
High school FFA Chapter returns from leadership training

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - Fifteen members of the Calloway County High School FFA Chapter returned Friday, July 1 from a week at the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, Ky.

The Lakers joined more than 1,500 FFA members from across the state as they competed in athletics, FFA skills and leadership.

FFA members from Calloway County received recognition in every category and in all events except two.

The following students won awards:

  • Jay Green and Jesse Vaught - Leadership Award
  • Chapter Volleyball Champions
  • Chapter Cross Country Fun Run Champions
  • Jay Green - SAE Grant Winner
  • Clint Craig - Tractor driving runner-up
  • Jacob Reynolds - Softball All-Star
  • Kaitlynn Puckett - Volleyball All-Star
  • Caleb Brannon, Clint Craig, Jay Green, Hugh Paschall and Jesse Vaught - Basketball All-Stars
  • Ian Umstead - Skill Dive Winner
  • Kaitlynn Puckett - FFA Creed Pr
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Weatherization assistance available for some households

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 1:57pm

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc is currently providing Weatherization Assistance to eligible homes in the Purchase area.

This assistance will make energy more affordable for low-income families through energy-saving advanced technologies. The hope is that this will save lives and keep families safer by identifying carbon monoxide hazards, poor indoor air quality, molds and other health threats.

Eligible households will receive a free dwelling needs evaluation which may result in work being done to provide energy-saving and safety measures.

The application process can be completed at each local WKAS office.

The Calloway County office is located at 607 Poplar Street, Suite C, P.O. Box 646, Murray, Ky. 42071.

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