John Howard’s Story

An elderly man stands in his sunny dining room, smiling.

Donors gave John the compression gear he needed to manage his lymphedema For the past two decades, John Howard has suffered from lymphedema. Lymphedema is an incurable condition where fluid builds up in soft body tissues, causing pain and swelling. John knew that using compression gear would help alleviate the symptoms, but the outdated gear…

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Meet Kurt & Staci

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Kurt and Staci give to strengthen Mercy Health’s impact on their community in Paducah As lifelong residents of Paducah, Staci and Kurt Averill are inspired to give because of how important Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is to the community, and to their own family. “It touches every part of our lives,” Kurt says. “And giving…

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The Annual Fund

Giving Opportunity Annual Fund Drive Make an Impact Ensure the best health care is available for everyone in Paducah Donate Because you could need help at any time… Your donation keeps health care in our community strong—for everyone Gifts to Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes are an important part of making our community a better, healthier…

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Caroline Korte’s Story

A middle-aged man and woman stand indoors in front of a stained glass window.

The Kortes give to the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center because hospice was important for their family Caroline Korte lost her mother, her father and her sister to cancer. Because of distance, Caroline struggled to be with them during their end-of-life care. Fortunately, a local hospice team was. “The love, compassion and support…

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Whitney Denson’s Story

A young, blond mom smiles at her young baby, who she is holding.

Whitney could not hold her newborn, but he was safe and warm because of you Having a baby is one of life’s most special times, but for Whitney Denson and her family, having a baby during a pandemic posed complications. Because Whitney had tested positive for COVID the day before her C-Section, her husband wasn’t…

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News

News news | Mercy Health — Paducah, KY New mobile Care-A-Van program for Paducah Thanks to donors, a new Care-A-Van will hit the road in western Kentucky. Staff can provide a variety of screenings and school physicals right in your neighborhood.

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New mobile Care-A-Van program for Paducah

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Thanks to Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes donors, a new mobile Care-A-Van hits the road Staff are equipped to provide screenings and school physicals across Paducah neighborhoods Minivans are cool, especially when they’re bringing free health care resources right to your neighborhood. Contributions to Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes provided the funding to purchase a new Care-A-Van—a…

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Little Miracles Recognition Wall

Giving Opportunity Little Miracles Recognition Wall Buy a Star or Cloud Purchase an inscribed plaque to commemorate a birth or special loved one ORDER FORM Buy a star or cloud to celebrate your own little miracle Add your personalized message to the Recognition Wall in the Little Miracles Birthing Center At the Little Miracles Birthing…

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Commemorative Bricks

Giving Opportunity Commemorative Bricks Make Your Mark Purchase an engraved brick as a lasting tribute ORDER FORM Pave the way for the future of Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital with Commemorative Bricks An engraved commemorative brick is a meaningful way to support Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes and honor a special loved one or milestone As you…

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