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Lexington Clinic Introduces a Fresh New Look
July 2, 2010
Lexington Clinic is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a fresh new website, which has been completely redesigned with increased user friendliness and navigational improvements.

Lexington Clinic Celebrates 90 Years in Business With 90 Hours/90 Days Community Service Project
June 24, 2010
Lexington Clinic, Central Kentucky’s oldest and largest multi-specialty medical group, is turning 90 this year. To celebrate this incredible milestone, we have launched a community service

Lexington Clinic’s quarterly newsletter Doctors 4 Life
June 23, 2010
Lexington Clinic’s quarterly newsletter, Doctors 4 Life is designed with you in mind. We keep you up-to-date on the latest in Lexington Clinic news, services, physicians and important health topics. Each issue features a reader’s question and answer section, as well as a quick and healthy recipe that proves healthy eating can taste great! If you do not already receive Doctors 4 Life and would like to be added to our mailing list, submit your request to editor@lexclin.com.

Previous issues of Doctors 4 Life can be viewed by selecting the icon of issue you wish to see.

Dr. W. Ben Kibler Receives Tennis Education Merit Award
March 18, 2010
LEXINGTON, KY — The International Tennis Hall of Fame will present Dr. W. Ben Kibler, Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Physician and Surgeon, with the 2009 Tennis Educational Merit Award on March 20, 2010, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame Annual Awards Luncheon.

Cardiology "Guardian Angels" Save Co-Workers Life
March 17, 2010
Teresa Mullins, a medical receptionist for the Lexington Clinic Cardiology Department, loves her job. She is absolutely dedicated to her co-workers and her patients and is described by both as a responsible and indispensible employee. So when Teresa Mullins didn't show up for work one morning last November, her co-workers were concerned.

Barry R. Williams, M.D., Pediatrician, Moves to Lexington Clinic Richmond
March 11, 2010
Lexington Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Barry Williams, Lexington Clinic Pediatrician, will be joining Lexington Clinic Richmond on Monday, March 8, 2010.

Dr. Williams is board-certified in Pediatrics. He provides primary care for children, childhood immunizations, well-child physicals, and school and sports physicals. Dr. Williams' professional interest is general pediatrics.

Lexington Clinic Offers Saturday Appointments for Colonoscopy Services
March 10, 2010
LEXINGTON, KY – As the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the nation, colorectal cancer kills more men and women than breast and prostate cancer. With one of the highest incidence rates of colon cancer nation-wide, Kentucky needs to step up its game when it comes to screenings. If caught early, colorectal cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer.

Lexington Clinic to Serve as H1N1 Vaccine Distribution Partner
February 15, 2010
Lexington Clinic has been appointed by the state as a partner with Fayette, Madison, and Jessamine County Health Departments, to assist them in distributing the H1N1 vaccine as it arrives. As a vaccine distribution partner, Lexington Clinic must follow the CDC designated guidelines for distribution of the vaccine. At this time the state has only been allocated a small amount of the vaccine to distribute to high-risk population groups. Distribution amounts are based on the county's current population, so the quantity Lexington Clinic receives may vary from week to week and from county to county.

5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
February 10, 2010
Approximately one American dies each minute from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death among both men and women in the nation. While genetics plays a role in the establishment of a person's risk, there are many controllable factors that affect your risk of heart disease.

Reducing your risk requires changes in your habits and lifestyles. Making changes can be daunting, and by trying to change too much, too quickly, we often set ourselves up for failure and slip back into heart-damaging behaviors. "The average American is carrying excess weight and has very poor dietary habits. Changes must be made. Starting with small changes and building up to larger ones will help you to establish a healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of heart disease," says Dr. David Keedy, Lexington Clinic Cardiologist.

Lexington Clinic Named One of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky
February 4, 2010
Lexington Clinic, Central Kentucky's oldest and largest multi-specialty medical group, was recently named one of the best places to work for 2010 as part of the Sixth Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky program.

Nine Lexington Clinic Physicians Recognized as Best Doctors
November 10, 2009
Lexington Clinic is proud to announce that nine physicians have been selected by their peers to be included in the 2009-2010 Best Doctors in America® database. This database is a valued resource that contains the names and professional profiles of approximately 45,000 of the best doctors in the United States.

Prevention is Key to Relieve H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Concerns
August 27, 2009
Flu season is quickly approaching and with H1N1 (formerly swine flu) added to the seasonal flu mix; it’s more important than ever to be prepared.

Influenza, or the flu, is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by Influenza viruses A, B or C. Influenza A is the most common form and the most likely to mutate into new strains like H1N1. Influenza B and C are less common and less likely to mutate.

When is it Time for Cataract Surgery?
August 10, 2009
Almost everyone who lives a long life will develop cataracts at some point. As more Americans live into their 70s and beyond, we all need to know a few cataract basics: risks and symptoms, tips that may delay onset, and how to decide when it is time for surgery, so good vision can be restored.

August is Cataract Awareness Month, and the Lexington Clinic Ophthalmology Department encourages Kentuckians to know their risks, especially people who have diabetes, smoke, or have a family history of cataracts.

Lexington Clinic Physician Volunteers Time and Services to Help the Community
March 26, 2009
When a long-time Lexington Clinic family medicine physician wanted to do medical mission work, he found that he didn’t need to go to a foreign country. Michael Eden, M.D. found a wonderful opportunity right in the Lexington area.

Dr. Eden, who practices at Lexington Clinic East, also gives his time to care for patients at Refuge Medical Clinic, a community outreach project of Southland Christian Church. He describes the experience of helping out at Refuge Medical Clinic as, “Very satisfying. People are very appreciative.”

Lexington Clinic Physician’s Volunteer Work Noted in Keeneland Magazine
February 16, 2009
Dr. Baxter Napier, Lexington Clinic First Choice Family Medicine physician, was recently noted in the Keeneland Magazine Winter Edition for his role as volunteer at Nathaniel Mission in Lexington. Dr. Napier donates his time and medical expertise to Nathaniel Mission’s medical clinic, caring for those in need. If you are interested in volunteering at Nathaniel Mission and would like more information, contact Dr. Baxter Napier at 258.4000. To read the article, please click the link below. Reprinted with permission of Keeneland Magazine, copyright 2008.

Lexington Clinic Employee Leads Holiday Care-Package Drive Serving Over 1,000 Marines
January 8, 2009
Spending the holidays at home with our families is something many of us take for granted. Thousands of American troops fighting overseas missed not only the company of loved ones this holiday season, but many basic supplies for daily living as well.

Debbie Perkins, L.P.N., practice manager for Lexington Clinic East Internal Medicine, knows how tough it is during the holidays to have a loved one overseas. Debbie’s son Steve is a Marine serving in Iraq. Steve’s company was deployed to a remote area in Iraq, where they set up camp. The soldiers have no kitchen, no bathroom, no laundry facilities, and by the second week, most of the troops were without supplies.

Guatemalan Youth Benefits from Surgical Skill of Dr. Wayne Colin
November 14, 2008
“Children of the Americas” (COTA) is an all volunteer program that provides free medical and surgical treatment to indigent children in Guatemala. COTA operates entirely on donations and depends on specialists from the United States who donate their time and expertise to treat these children’s complex cases. The children who receive treatment through COTA come from small, impoverished towns throughout rural Guatemala and would be unable to afford treatment for their conditions without the intervention of COTA and the kindness of strangers who volunteer their time and skills. Dr. Wayne Colin, Lexington Clinic Otolaryngologist, recently partnered with COTA and donated his time and talent to help a young man named Angel.