- HEALTHY HEART EXPO HUGE SUCCESS
The 2010 Healthy Heart Expo at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center provided free screenings and healthy living information. The annual event was sponsored by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.
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- THIRD ANNUAL HEALTHY HEART EXPO
Click on the headline to learn more about free screenings and information available at the Healthy Heart Expo!
- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - FEBRUARY 12, 2010
The recent cold and snow has not had a big impact on construction on the $15 million expansion/renovation at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.
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- PHARMACY TECHS EARN NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
All of the pharmacy technicians at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center have received their national certifications.
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- FIRST BABY OF NEW DECADE
Gracelynn Bree was the first baby born at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in 2010!
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- JANUARY 2010 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Connie Cahoe has been named Employee of the Month for January, 2010! Click on the headline for more.
- TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Jerrod Davis, RT(R), RDMS, RVT was recently named Team Leader of the Year at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. Davis is Director of the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the hospital.
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- FIGHTING COLON CANCER IN KENTUCKY
Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Kentucky among cancers affecting both men and women. This is all the more tragic because colon cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early.
Click on the headline to read more including prevention tips, risk factors, and how to find a local doctor who can talk to you about colon cancer screenings.
- HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW PULMONOLOGIST
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome a new full-time doctor available for the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and other breathing problems.
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- HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES HONORED BY ABEL CONSTRUCTION
The company in charge of the $15 million expansion at TLRMC had a special gift for two hospital employees.
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- COLON CANCER STORIES
Click the headline to listen to a two-part series of reports on the widespread impact of colon cancer by Dan Modlin of WKYU-FM.
- DECEMBER 2009 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Lauren Brooks has been named Employee of the Month for December, 2009! Click on the headline for more.
- DIABETES BASICS
Click here to find helpful information on preventing or managing diabetes.
- 2009 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Angie Priest, RN has been named the2009 Employee of the Year at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. Click the headline to read Angie's story.
- MAMMOGRAPHY BASKET WINNER
Lida Lindsey (second from the left) was the winner of a basket made by the Mammography Department at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. Click on the headline to learn more.
- PARKING CHANGES TAKE EFFECT
Parking at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center has changed to make room for the Expansion Project. Click on the headline for more information and a new map showing parking options on the TLRMC campus.
- TLRMC NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
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Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
- GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR $15 MILLION EXPANSION
A groundbreaking ceremony was held to start the $15 million expansion!
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- EMPLOYEE AWARDS DINNER
46 employees were honored for 715 years of service at the 2009 TLRMC Employee Awards Dinner. Jerry Mattingly and Rosetta Fulkerson (left) were recognized for 40 years of service! Click on the headline to see all the employees honored.
- TLRMC IMPOSES VOLUNTARY VISITOR RESTRICTIONS DUE TO FLU
Updated! Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center has implemented voluntary visitor restrictions in all patient care areas to protect visitors, patients and employees during the influenza season. Click the headline to read more.
- H1N1 FLU INFORMATION
Click the headline to get information on the H1N1 Flu and the Seasonal Flu from the CDC. Includes information on what to do if you or a family member gets sick and the phone number for KY H1N1 flu information.
- REAL MEN WEAR PINK
Real men wear PINK! Click on the headline and find out why.
- TLRMC ANNOUNCES HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
The year 2009 will be remembered as a time when the nation hotly debated the future course of healthcare. Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center is implementing a program designed to improve the quality of care offered patients and help area physicians see more patients in their offices while also holding down costs.
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- FACES OF CANCER
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center is hosting a very special photography display honoring local cancer survivors. Click on the headline to read more.
- DRIVE THROUGH FLU SHOTS
Click the headline to read about the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center "Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic" and to see more photos from the event.
- DRIVE THROUGH FLU SHOTS OFFERED OCTOBER 10!
Click on the headline for information on the 2009 Drive Through Flu Shot clinic at TLRMC
- LEE, BUCK & LEE OPEN OB/GYN PRACTICE
Dr. Sam Buck has joined Dr. Wendy Lee and Dr. Mark Lee in providing comprehensive women's care.
Click on the headline to see the ad announcing the new OB/GYN practice.
- DR. KIM BAKER WELCOMES LORIE MEREDITH, ARNP TO BIG CLIFTY
Dr. Kim Baker (right) is pleased to welcome Lorie Meredith, ARNP to the Big Clifty Medical Complex. Click on the headline to read more about Lorie.
- SEPTEMBER 2009 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Pat Bratcher, ER Clerk/Tech, has been named Employee of the Month for September! Click on the headline to read more about Pat.
- 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FLU
Click the headline to read the 10 things you need to know about the H1N1 flu (Swine Flu).
- HOSPITAL FIXING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
A water pipe leak shorted out electrical power at TLRMC early Thursday morning. The problem has been largely corrected; however, the electrical power may occasionally need to be shut off while further repairs are made. The hospital will operate on generator power during those periods. Every effort is being made to keep disruptions to a minimum.
Physician offices in the Kelley Medical Center and the Cave Bland facilities are open. Patients may want to call before coming to an appointment.
Updated 9/10/09 1:30 p.m.
- ADDITION AND RENOVATION INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Click on the headline to see complete information on the Invitation to Bidders for the TLRMC Addition and Renovation project.
- CONGRESSMAN GUTHRIE VISITS TLRMC
Congressman Brett Guthrie visited TLRMC during his visit to Grayson County on August 17. Click on the headline to see more photos from his visit.
- AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Angie Priest, RN, Med/Surg, has been named TLRMC Employee of the Month for August, 2009! Click on the headline to read more about Angie.
- TLRMC EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATES IN FEMA TRAINING
Bill Oldham, Director of Planning and Marketing at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center, recently completed Advanced Public Information Officer (PIO) training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Click headline to read more.
- TLRMC WELCOMES NEW PEDIATRICIANS!
Click on the headline to meet
the three new pediatricians
joining the TLRMC staff.
- TLRMC RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM HONORED
The TLRMC Relay for Life team has been recognized again for their 2009 fundraising efforts. Click the headline to read more.
- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRAINING
Click on headline to see photos of TLRMC employees participating in a hazardous material training exercise.
- JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Teresa Allen has been named TLRMC Employee of the Month for July. Click the headline to read more about Teresa.
- MARATHON SOFTBALL TOURNEY
Co-Ed Marathon Softball Tournament to benefit Relay for Life.
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- RELAY FOR LIFE
For the second year in a row, the TLRMC team won the award for Top Fundraiser at the Grayson County Relay for Life. Click on the headline for more information and to see photos from the event.
- JUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Sandy Payne has been selected TLRMC Employee of the Month for June. Click the headline to read more about Sandy.
- TLRMC PREPARES FOR H1N1 FLU
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. CLICK THE HEADLINE to read more about the situation including how TLRMC prepares to treat a large number of patients arriving at the hospital within a short amount of time.
- TLRMC RELAY FOR LIFE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Click on the headline to see photos from the TLRMC Relay for Life softball tournament and to find out who won!
- APRIL AND MAY EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Randy Baker and Pam Humphrey are named Employee of the Month for April and May. Click the headline to read more about them.
- NURSING DAY IS MAY 27
Click headline to read more about the great nurses at TLRMC!
- TEDDY BEAR CLINIC
Over 300 kindergarten students from Grayson County learned about procedures they may one day face during a future hospital visit by an unlikely source – teddy bears! Click on the headline for photos and more of the story.
- TLRMC CELEBRATES HOSPITAL WEEK
Click headline to see photos from National Hospital Week activities.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE FLU
Don't panic. It's still flu season in Kentucky, so flu symptoms don't automatically mean it's swine flu (H1N1 influenza). Click the headline to find out what to do if you suspect you or someone you know has the flu.
- FLIPPING FOR A CURE!
The TLRMC Relay for Life team worked hard serving hot, fresh pancakes during a pancake breakfast on Friday. Click the headline to see more photos and to find out how much the team raised.
- RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS
Click the headline for upcoming Relay for Life events in Grayson County.
- VOLUNTEERS HONORED
TLRMC volunteers honored for over 28,500 hours of service. Click on the headline to read more.
- TLRMC EASTER EGG HUNT
Over 75 children and grandchildren of TLRMC employees hunted for Easter eggs on Saturday, April 4 at City Park. The Easter Bunny took time out of his busy schedule to make an appearance! CLICK ON HEADLINE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS.
- HEALTHY HEART EXPO A SUCCESS.
75 area residents took advantage of heart health information and screenings at the third annual Healthy Heart Expo. Click headline to read story and view photos.
- DOCTOR'S DAY
The employees at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center would like to thank this area’s doctors for making our community healthier.
- HEALTHY HEART EXPO
Healthy Heart Expo Provides Free Cardiac Screenings, Information. Click headline to read more.
- MARCH 2009 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Gene Gift from Engineering Honored. Click headline to read more.
- FEBRUARY 2009 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Amanda Boyer honored. Click headline to read more.
- TLRMC ADDS DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY
For more information on our new digital mammography or to schedule an appointment, please call 259-9490.
- TLRMC ANNOUNCES CUTBACKS
One of the largest health care providers within a six county area that includes Grayson County today announced several cost cutting measures. The actions are to help the hospital ride out difficult times affecting the local, state and national economies.
- TLRMC IN THE NEWS: HOSPITAL REPORTS NO FATALITIES FROM STORM
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- HOME HEALTH RESPONDS TO STORM
The staff of the TLRMC Home Health Agency was able to provide needed services to their patients in spite of the devastating ice storm. CLICK HEADLINE TO READ STORY
- ICE STORM RESULTS IN INCREASED PATIENT LOAD
TLRMC treated many patients with injuries or illnesses attributed to the recent ice storm. CLICK HEADLINE TO READ THE COMPLETE STORY.
- PACKAGES SENT TO OVERSEAS TROOPS
Several TLRMC employees have found another outlet for their caring spirit by donating enough items to fill six boxes sent to soldiers in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE….
- Y-CLUB HELPS MOMS, BABIES GET A WARM START
Students from the Grayson County Middle School Y-Club are helping moms and babies get off to a good start. Candy Corley, RN, of the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center OB Department, accepts “Warm Welcome” gift bags from Y-Club members Jessica Johnson, Alisha Manion and Spencer Byrd. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE...
- TLRMC IN THE NEWS: EDUCATING WOMEN ON CERVICAL CANCER AND HPV
Dr. Mark Lee and Dr. Gary Yochim recently sat down with a newspaper reporter to talk about cervical cancer. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ THE STORY...
- FIRST BABY BORN IN 2009
A Falls of Rough woman has the first baby born at TLRMC in 2009. Trevor Edward Lane Weedman was born on January 2 at 11:33 a.m. and entered the world weighing 6 lb, 15 oz. Dr. Wendy Lee was the physician who delivered the baby boy. Read more...
- WEBSITE REDESIGN LAUNCH
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center launches new and improved TLRMC.com website. “We made the website changes to provide a better experience for the users. However, we are never going to be done with the site. We will continue to add features to the website,”. Read more ...
- CCU AND SURGERY CENTER RIBBON CUTTINGS
Rose Mary Goins, Director of Critical Care Services at TLRMC, and Dr. Joseph Petrocelli prepare to cut the ribbon opening the new critical care area at the hospital. Over 200 people attended the Tuesday evening ceremonies. The area is part of a $2 million expansion project.
- BIG CLIFTY MEDICAL COMPLEX RIBBON CUTTING
Dr. Kim Baker prepares to cut the ribbon during the Big Clifty Medical Complex open house Saturday, August 2. A crowd estimated at between 700 and 800 people visited the new facility.
- NEW $2 MILLION CCU AND SURGERY CENTER TO OPEN
Hospital to showcase $2 million CCU/Surgery expansion on Tuesday, August 5. Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center is putting the finishing touches on nearly 8,000 square feet of space used for surgical procedures and critical care patients.
- BIG CLIFTY MEDICAL COMPLEX, MIDWAY PHARMACY SCHEDULE OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Residents of Grayson, Hardin and Breckinridge counties are invited to the Grand Opening of the Big Clifty Medical Complex on Saturday, August 2nd. The activities will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Central time) with a Grayson County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 12 noon.
- COMMUNITY HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER HONORED FOR MARKETING MATERIALS
Two projects created for the Grayson County Community Health and Fitness Center were recently recognized as being the best in their class in the areas of marketing and public relations.
- TLRMC VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE STATE-WIDE RECOGNITION
The Volunteer Auxiliary at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield was recently honored as only one of two recipients for an award given by the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA). The auxiliary was presented a HANDS (Helping Accomplish Noteworthy Duties Successfully) Award for an In-Service Hospital Project.