WKU Health Services

09/18/2026

Your body is your vehicle, so you have to keep your engine running when you work out. That means fueling up your body by eating the right foods and drinking the right fluids, in the right amounts at the right times.
👉 Before: Fuel Up!
👉 During: Make a Pit Stop.
👉 After: Refuel Your Tank.

Your body is your vehicle, so you have to keep your engine running when you work out.

09/16/2026

There are two types of blood cholesterol: LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good"). Too much LDL cholesterol or not enough HDL cholesterol in the body can cause a buildup, called "plaque", on the walls of blood vessels. Learn more at the link below. ⤵️

Learn about the lipoproteins that carry cholesterol in the blood, called LDL and HDL

09/14/2026

🤔 Need to see us? We are open! Walk-ins welcome.
❤️ Let us help you get back to feeling your best!

📲 Want to schedule an appointment? Text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200.
📍Located at 1681 Normal Drive (corner of Normal & Regents), with free on‑site parking.
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09/13/2026

Happy Grandparents Day! 💙💚

09/11/2026

Remembering the lives lost and the heroes of September 11th. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Eating healthy, that is including lots of fruit, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains into your eating plan, doesn’t have to cost a lot. If you shop smart and plan ahead, you’ll be surprised at how much good-for-you food you can buy without breaking the bank.

🗒️ Plan ahead
😎 Shop smart to save big
✅ Create a new routine

Eating healthy includes lots of fruit, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains.

09/09/2026

High blood cholesterol typically has no signs or symptoms but can lead to heart attacks and strokes. That's why it's important to have your cholesterol checked by your healthcare team. All it takes is a simple blood test. Learn more at the link below. ⤵️

High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. The only way to know whether you have high cholesterol is

09/08/2026

❤️ Meet Miranda Bonner, APRN. Miranda is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is also a graduate of Western Kentucky University!

📲 Call 270-745-2273 or text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200 to schedule an appointment.
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09/07/2026

We are thankful for our team of Med Center Health employees today and every day!

09/05/2026

Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, walking, can improve your quality of life relieve stress, tension, anxiety and depression. You may notice a “feel good” sensation immediately following your workout. You also may see an improvement in overall well-being over time as physical activity becomes a regular part of your life.

Feeling anxious? Everyone responds to stress in different ways, but we all have one thing in common: Regular exercise reduces the harmful effects of stress.