Owensboro Health | Lift | June 2019

Momentum • 3 OwensboroHealth.org/Muhlenberg Challenge accepted: Ed Heath, COO of Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, and Curtis McGehee, Judge Executive of Muhlenberg County, are taking on community health challenges. ENCOURAGE OTHERS! If you know people who are struggling with obesity or substance abuse issues, help them get help. OHMCH has a list of community resources that will be provided to you if you call 270-338-8000 . BE A QUITTER! If you are dealing with addiction of any kind, reach out to your doctor or a mental healthcare provider like the Pennyroyal Center for assistance. Support others around you who are dealing with addiction and help them quit. STAY POSITIVE! Maintain a good attitude about the future of our community. There are many individuals working very hard to ensure the future is bright. social media, managing time effectively, maintaining a positive attitude, developing problem-solving and communication skills to be a team player, and the ability to learn from constructive criticism. Judge McGehee is currently developing a program to develop soft skills as well. Graduates of this program will be recommended for positions in the county and in neighboring counties through relationships the Judge Executive is currently forming with existing surrounding industry. At the end of the day, both Judge McGehee and Ed along with the Muhlenberg County Health Coalition will work tirelessly to encourage community members to be healthy but it comes down to each community member pitching in to help. “I look forward to working with Dr. Heath, Owensboro Health and other community partners to campaign for a healthier lifestyle in Muhlenberg County,” said Judge McGehee. “I feel the collaboration being developed in our community can and will lead to a healthier and happier environment. It is wonderful to see the community come together for such an important task as the benefits of a healthy community are widespread. Our area could, potentially, be more attractive to investors who desire a healthy workforce.”