Paula Hawkins had never seen a dog survive with such severe injuries—until Sam came along. In mid-January, Hawkins, the owner and founder of New Hope Animal Rescue, 526 Atkinson St. in Henderson, received a call from her daughter, Samantha, who saw a Facebook post about a dog hit by a
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Busy as Bees
Go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and what a noble work she produces, whose labors kings and private men use for their use, she is desired and honored by all, and though weak in strength she values wisdom and prevails. — Proverbs 6:8 [Septuagint] For more than a decade, bees have
Health First Community Health Center
Health First Community Health Center is a not for profit, federally qualified health center. We operate seven clinics throughout six counties in Western Kentucky. Our mission is to serve as a focal point in the region for increasing access to primary care services and improving the health status of
Rock-A-Bye Baby: A Program to Support Babies in the NICU
As expectant parents, we set a lot of expectations. During pregnancy, women want the “pregnancy glow.” We want to have a fun gender reveal party. We want to design the perfect nursery. We have a baby shower to celebrate with family and friends. We plan our labor and delivery meticulously with our
A Safe Place to Call Home
Brandi Harris was alone, homeless, and emotionally broken when she came to the Father Bradley Shelter. She had gotten behind on her bills and ended up losing her house. She stayed at a hotel for a few weeks until all her funds were depleted, that’s when she finally broke down and called
Capernaum – “You will never be able to out-love these kids.”
Once a month, down the blue unit hall at Henderson County High school, a room full of very special people meet. Before even entering the room, you can feel the excitement inside by the sound of joyful voices that seep out of the doorway and into the empty halls of the school. Inside that room, you
Believe
Extremely talented and bright North Middle School students gather in Central Academy gymnasium to practice. Some are injured with stubbed toes, mashed fingers, and bruised muscles, but they push through and practice anyway. They refuse to let anything get in the way of achieving their
Twinning: A Personal Story About My Journey to Parenthood
As I sit down to write this story for Henderson Family Magazine, in my view are two little bundles of joy, my twin daughters, Penelope Faye and Ava Louise Ross. Born September 14, 2017, I can’t remember what life was like without them here. In the early weeks of their lives, our world changed
Blind Ambition | Using Horseback Riding Therapy for Those with Special Cognitive Needs
Susan Nance developed a love for horseback riding in her 20’s, but by the time she turned 45, she was completely blind. Nance’s disability left her wondering if she would ever ride a horse again, but from her disability, a new idea was born in Henderson County. "It was a hard adjustment to lose
This is Healthcare
Matthew 25 began as a parish nurse project in 1996 through Zion United Church of Christ in Henderson. "We had four individuals within the congregation who were dying from AIDS, and they had absolutely no support," Cyndee Burton, Matthew 25 Administrator recalls. "I was a parish nurse, so I helped
Calling all Hendersonians!