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Sleeve gastrectomy support group

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 1:03pm

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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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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Free lipid screening by Health Express

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 12:04pm

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Health Express will offer free lipid screenings at Lowe's on July 5.

The screenings are free to communities and offered to detect diseases in the earliest stages when there are often no symptoms. They will be from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

According to the Murray Calloway County Hospital, under most circumstances cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be checked every five years. These screenings are free to every Health Express patron once every five years. More frequent testing requires a doctor's written prescription and costs $15.

Annual screenings are recommended for diabetes patients.

The screening requires a 12-hour fast, which means no food or drink, except for water.

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HeartSafe community program launches

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 5:21pm

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Kentucky Department for Public Health's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program will be working with communities to improve chances of survival for stroke and heart attack victims.

DPH, the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services and the American Heart Association will launch the HeartSafe Community Program.

“By taking action, you can help save a life in your community,” said Dr. William Hacker, DPH commissioner. “We are working directly with Kentucky communities to increase access to care, public awareness and the prevention of heart disease."

To become a part of the HeartSafe Community, applicants must review criteria for the program, complete an application and mail or fax the application to DPH.

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Award-winning Army Band to perform concert series

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 10:36am

Award-winning Army Band to perform concert series

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The 202nd Army Band with the Kentucky National Guard will be performing a two-week concert series in the Purchase Area.

The forty-piece band includes musicians who form a rock band, jazz combo, marching band, Dixieland band, woodwind quintet and brass quartet. The band is led by Chief Warrant Officer Greg Stepp.

The band will also be recruiting additional performers and musicians. For more information you can visit them online.

The band will be performing in Murray on July 2: