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Perry County second to last in state for health outcomes

WEBPerry County was ranked 94 out of 120 for composite health factors and 119 out of 120, second to last, for composite health outcomes. The need for better …

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Local health officials: COVID-19 rates will continue to rise

WEBIn addition to the overall case numbers, Lockard said, the KRDHD has also been looking at the hospitalizations due to COVID-19. “One of the metrics that we look …

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Lexington Veterans Affairs breaks ground on new clinic in …

WEBHazard Herald photo by Justin Begley. The Lexington Veterans Affairs, in partnership with Perry County, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new VA facility on …

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COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Perry County

WEB“The nursing homes have accounted for about 70 percent of the deaths associated with COVID-19, so that’s the most vulnerable population. If we can get them …

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‘High Five for Health’ to help caregivers create plan for …

WEB“High Five for Health,” a new public service campaign, speaks directly to the concerns of Kentucky parents about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5–11 years …

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Perry County continues COVID-19 vaccination phases, …

WEBSeveral local healthcare providers, including Hazard ARH, the Kentucky River District Health Department and Primary Care Center of Eastern Kentucky, have …

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Local healthcare officials continue to push COVID-19 …

WEBAlthough new strains are spreading and COVID-19 cases are rising in Perry County and across the state, local healthcare providers are continuing to promote …

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County health rankings released, KRDHD concerned

WEBSome of the most common conditions seen in the area, said Lockard, include COPD, lung cancer, Black Lung, diabetes and heart disease. “When you look at where …

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KRDHD continuing to offer smoking cessation programs

WEBHannah Hogan, Tobacco Cessation Specialist with the Kentucky River District Health Department, said the department offers several options to those seeking to quit …

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COVID-19 rates continue to rise throughout area

WEBThroughout Perry County and across the state, COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise. With the increase of cases and community transmission levels, local …

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Covid-19 hazard-herald.com

WEBA Hazard Herald Staff Report. Aug 3, 2020. The numbers of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases have continued to spike in Perry County and throughout the …

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Kentucky Health Alert. Slash Sugar, and Boost Your Health. Doctor

WEBHealth News Today: Sugar Danger--A Comprehensive Review of How Sugar Intake Impacts Your Health. The study "*Dietary sugar consumption and health: …

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Kentucky Health Plans, Ronald McDonald House join on project …

WEBKentucky Association of Health Plans, the trade group representing the commonwealth’s Medicaid managed care organizations and commercial health …

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare announces new president/CEO

WEBApr 16, 2021. Hollie Harris Phillips. The Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Board of Trustees announced April 12 that Hollie Harris Phillips will be the health system’s new …

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Kentucky's Health Minute. Fiber-Rich Diets Enhance Gut Bacteria …

WEBMedical News Today: What This Means for Your Health in Kentucky The Bottom Line: The findings of this new research help us better understand the complex …

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KY K.I.N.D. program coming soon, hopes to improve healthcare …

WEBKY Kids’ Interface and Network for Healthy Development (K.I.N.D.), a new program for primary care practitioners to access free psychiatric consultation and …

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Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women's Brains Stay …

WEBHowever, heart health had no association with the brain function of white women one way or the other, researchers found. The new study was published April 24 …

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Class action lawsuit initiated against Hazard Health and …

WEBAug 3, 2023. A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Hazard Health and Rehabilitation, claiming the facility failed to have adequate staff, resulting in injuries …

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ARH expands partnerships with organizations to support addiction

WEBSubmitted photo. Appalachian Regional Healthcare has announced the expansion of its partnerships with organizations in the region dedicated to addiction …

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