Owensboro Health | Lift | March 2020

Momentum • 1 Momentum A MUHLENBERG COUNTY SPECIAL SECTION OwensboroHealth.org/Muhlenberg Momentum • 1 Muhlenberg County Health Expos March 26 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Harbin Memorial Library, Greenville April 20 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central City Public Library, Central City The Muhlenberg County Health Coalition is hosting these expos for the community to come learn about a variety of issues affecting health: Smoking cessation, healthy eating, managing blood sugars, mental health and vaccinations are just a few of the topics that will be covered during the educational sessions and at the interactive booths. For more information about the event, visit the Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Facebook page. Black Lung Information Session April 14 9 to 11 a.m. Second Baptist Church, Greenville Do you know a former coal miner who needs to be screened for black lung? Do you have questions about the process for applying for federal benefits? The Coal Miners’ Respiratory Clinic is hosting an informational session with a panel of experts. Free lung screenings will be available at the event. This is the first step in applying for federal black lung benefits. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call our Coal Miners’ Respiratory Clinic at 270-338-8300 . Save the dates for a healthier Muhlenberg County Employee and Community 5K April 25 7 to 9 a.m. Lu-Ray Park & Amphitheater Walking Trail, Central City FREE and open to the public Physical fitness is important for a healthy lifestyle, whether you are an avid runner or just enjoy walking while talking with friends and family. Start your weekend off on the right foot by joining us for an untimed, free 5K event. You can earn points in wellness programs like Virgin Pulse or Go365! Here for you Owensboro Health hosts educational events and support groups to help our community achieve health, healing and hope. Find details about all the classes and groups we offer at OwensboroHealth. org/SupportGroup Free Sports Physicals for Student Athletes March 25 and April 1 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Healthplex, Powderly Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital provides free sports physicals to KHSAA student athletes in Muhlenberg County. For more information, call 270-338-8413 .