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Grace Community Health dedicates new women’s …

WEBGrace Community Health officials joined with local and regional dignitaries Thursday, including Congressman Hal Rogers, to cut the ribbon on the new women’s healthcare center in Corbin. The 19,000 square-foot facility is located in the Forest Hills Shopping Center on Cumberland Falls Hwy. Michael Stanley, CEO of Grace Community …

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Grace Health to open medical campus at Corbin Kmart …

WEBGrace Health announced Monday that it has a long-term lease agreement on the former Kmart building in Corbin, and plans to construct a “multi-service” medical campus on the site. Documents were executed on Monday morning that grant a 35-year lease term to Grace Health. After renovation, the 84,000-square foot former retail space …

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Baptist Health Corbin names interim president after …

WEBBaptist Health Corbin is saying “goodbye” to President Anthony Powers, and a new interim president has been appointed to fill his job duties for the foreseeable future. A press release that was sent out by Baptist Health on Thursday morning announced the development, saying, “A seasoned administrator with nearly 40 years of hospital …

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The News Journal Grace Health Medical Campus to open …

WEBThe Grace Health Medical Campus in Corbin is opening on Nov. 6. “This state-of-the-art facility, located at 14662 N US Highway 25E, Corbin, KY 40701, is set to become a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in our community, offering a comprehensive list of services to meet the diverse needs of our residents,” Grace Health wrote in a …

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Cumberlands offering new online master’s in healthcare …

WEBHealthcare administration is a unique avenue to make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and medical teams – all without the need of a medical degree. University of the Cumberlands is now offering an online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) degree, with classes beginning summer 2024. The …

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Drs. Watts and Perry join Grace Community Health

WEBThe practice of Dr. Michael Watts and Truman Perry is now officially part of Grace Community Health Center. The final portions of the deal were signed last Thursday. Michael Stanley, CEO of Grace Community Health Care, said the acquisition is a significant one for the group since Watts and Perry had quite a large practice — between 9,000 and

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Baptist Health Corbin welcomes first baby of 2024 – The …

WEBBaptist Health Corbin announced Tuesday that it was delighted to announce the arrival of the first baby of the year, a precious addition to our community and a symbol of hope and promise for the days ahead.. On the morning of Jan. 1, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin, the Labor and Delivery unit echoed with laughter, tears of joy, and the sweet …

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Horizon Health opens in Williamsburg – The News Journal

WEBHorizon Health has opened the doors of its Williamsburg facility. This is the second facility that the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has opened with the first being in London. The organization, which started in 2013 to connect health care providers and auxiliary services together through an information network under an accountable care …

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Turner, Whitley and Morton become a part of Grace Health

WEBOne of Corbin’s last remaining private practice primary care physicians’ offices agreed last week to become part of Grace Health, and both sides say it will provide better care at a reduced cost for patients. Turner, Whitley and Morton, MDs signed paperwork last week to officially become part of Grace Health — a local community …

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The News Journal Hospitals in London, Corbin sharing …

WEBA pair of local hospitals will share in a $383 million settlement regarding a 13-year-old dispute regarding Medicaid funding rates. St. Joseph London will receive $18,245,058 as part of the settlement, and Baptist Regional Medical Center, which now operates as Baptist Health Corbin, will receive $2,380,531 as part of the settlement. …

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The News Journal Whitley Health Dept. launching two new online

WEBDuring the Whitley County Board of Health’s regular quarterly meeting Monday evening, Public Health Director Marcy Rein offered board members a preview of two brand new online resources that she hopes will greatly benefit the citizens of Whitley County. The first, an online community health assessment and improvement plan, will …

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The News Journal Adventist Health System to cease operating …

WEBThe company that operates Jellico Community Hospital has announced it plans to cease operating the hospital in the near future. The Jellico Community Hospital Board of Directors has approved this week a measure to have Adventist Health System (AHS) assist the City of Jellico in identifying options for a new partner to operate the …

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The News Journal Cumberland River Behavioral Health gets …

WEBGov. Andy Beshear recently awarded $5,991,800 in grant funding to expand treatment and recovery services, including those for pregnant and parenting women with addiction, and $543,700 of that funding will go a local community mental health center headquartered in Corbin. The funding will also be used to help address Neonatal …

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The News Journal COVID-19 booster only currently offered for …

WEBIf you are an immune compromised individual, you can now get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Whitley County Health Department, but those are currently the only people who can get a third dose there. “We are not doing boosters right now. We are only doing those immune compromised individuals,” Public Health Director Marcy …

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Baptist Health Corbin invites you to its open house Friday (March 22)

WEBBaptist Health Corbin is celebrating the opening of its new East Corbin location, Baptist Health Diagnostic and Specialty Care, with an open house on Friday (March 22) from 2 – 4 p.m. The facility is located at 14662 N. US25E in the former Kmart building. “Please join us for a ribbon cutting, tour of the facility, refreshments, and …

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Maynes named administrator at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation

WEBAfter six years as an occupational therapist, Lance Maynes MS, OTR/L, RAC-CT has taken over as administrator at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Maynes started his career at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation before serving as director of rehabilitation at Corbin for five years. In his new role as administrator, Maynes …

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The News Journal Whitley County Health Department holding …

WEBArea residents can head out to Briar Creek Park this Saturday for some holiday fun while also getting some important information about helping to prevent child abuse. In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, which is recognized annually each April, the Whitley County Health Department is holding a Child Abuse Awareness Event …

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Kentucky ranks among worst in daily exercise – The News Journal

WEBStatistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Kentuckians, in general, are not getting enough daily exercise, and one local doctor is offering some ways to change that without hitting the gym. Dr. Mirza Ahmed, an Interventional Cardiologist at Baptist Health said, from a cardiac perspective, adults …

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Some facts concerning syphilis may surprise you – The News Journal

WEBAt the Health Department, we monitor several health conditions. People rarely want to think about some health conditions like sexually transmitted infections, but it is important that there is a level of awareness so that disaster can be avoided. Unfortunately, Whitley County has more than its fair share of sexually transmitted …

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