Celebrate 100 Years with Baptist Health and Kentucky Blood Center
Baptist Health Louisville and the Kentucky Blood Center are teaming up to host a special 100 Days of Service Blood Drive on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center in St. Matthews. This December, the Kentucky Blood Center celebrates Baptist Health's 100th anniversary with a series of blood drives. KBC supplies blood to 70 hospitals, including the entire Baptist Health system, and reminds us that one in seven hospital patients requires a blood transfusion. All donors will receive a commemorative 100th anniversary T-shirt as a [...]
Telemedicine Journey: CEO Lecresha Sewell’s Melanated Healthcare
Telemedicine Journey: CEO Lecresha Sewell's Melanated Healthcare Written by: Dawn Anderson Melanated Healthcare’s digital health platform and credentialed telemedicine practice, headquartered in Louisville, aims to reduce inadequate care by connecting BIPOC and underserved and specialized communities to professional, trustworthy, culturally sensitive, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers with the same racial or cultural background. Award-winning Founder/CEO Lecresha Sewell, DNP, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, SANE, says: “We exist because the healthcare system is so broken and to fill the gaps for patients who are typically left out of receiving optimum care. We [...]
A Journey of Hope Kim Landrum’s Fight
“I felt fortunate because I was so comfortable at the Brown Cancer Center,” she said. “I knew it was a safe place for me.” #image_title Up to date on her mammograms, Kim Landrum was concerned when a self-exam revealed a lump on her breast. Right away, Kim visited her doctor for imaging tests, which produced suspicious results. The next day, a biopsy was performed to test three spots – two lumps and one lymph node. All three spots came back malignant. In August 2019, Kim was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (breast [...]
Twisted Pink | The Anatomy of Resilience: How One Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer Led to a National Movement
#xs In the summer of 2013, with three young children at home, Caroline Johnson was delivered the kind of unrelenting clarity on life-altering news can deliver: It’s Cancer. Caroline’s son was born with a rare genetic deletion now known as BBSOAS. His condition, a mosaic of epilepsy, developmental delays, and autism, became the crucible in which Caroline learned the art of advocacy. “The medical and healthcare experiences with my son equipped me to advocate for myself after my breast cancer diagnosis,” she says, “I asked important questions to all health professionals, sought [...]
FUELING CHAMPIONS | Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers
FUELING CHAMPIONS Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers Written by Jessica R. Emily Lepping & Sean Smith Emily Lepping’s transformation from a university nutritionist to a pioneering entrepreneur in the sports nutrition industry encapsulates a journey of passion, innovation, and relentless dedication to athlete wellness and performance. Initially uncertain about her path while studying nutrition at Western Kentucky University, Emily found her passion ignited unexpectedly when she was given the opportunity to lead a sports nutrition initiative by the campus dietitian. This role involved [...]
Mental Game | Unleashing the Power of Mind Over Matter in Sports
MENTAL GAME Written by Beth Rush #image_title Sports is a mental game as much as it is a physical one. While your training is critical, you need a motivated and healthy mindset before entering competitions. The struggles of being an athlete can be overbearing, but there are ways to overcome them. How do women in sports overcome these challenges and achieve their goals? They find motivation and do whatever it takes. Here’s what athletes say about mental health and staying on top of their game. How does mental health impact your game? The [...]
