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T.J. Samson Community Hospital

1301 North Race Street
270-651-4444

Mission:

T.J. Samson Community Hospital will promote and provide for the health and well-being of those we serve. 

Vision:

As a regional health care provider, T.J. Samson Community Hospital takes pride in being good stewards of our available resources and utilizing them to anticipate and meet the health needs of the region by promoting health in our communities and delivering quality, appropriate and compassionate care.  

Values:

Service

Excellence

Resources

Value

Innovation

Compassionate care

Ethics 


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Weight-loss tips that work

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Cancer rates higher for Gen Xers, Millennials

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Medications: Take these 4 tips to heart

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How to cope with wildfire smoke

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5 ways to step up your run

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Vaccines: Do you know the facts?

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What to know about continuous glucose monitors

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Too hot to cook?

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Home trampolines: Play it safe

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How to keep exercising when you travel

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Aging skin: Try a little TLC

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