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Officials in counties with high and low COVID-19 death rates point …

WEBHealth officials from Kentucky counties with some of the state’s highest and lowest COVID-19 death rates both cited vaccination rates as a contributor, but the health …

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Health department receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

WEBThe Pennyrile District Health Department received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday to be used on …

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As COVID cases continue to be reported, health professionals …

WEBMercy Health-Reidland Family Medicine NPR Cari Wildharber said many people use at-home COVID-19 tests and are not required to report their results. “That …

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Ky. Public Health Commissioner on the end of COVID-19 pandemic

WEBKy. Public Health Commissioner on the end of COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky Public Health Commissioner, talked about how the state will …

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CDC says no Ky. counties at high risk of COVID; state …

WEBThe CDC map, which is based on the number of new coronavirus cases and COVID-19 patients in Kentucky hospitals, shows 90 counties have a low level of infection, shown in green.

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Mercy Health-Lourdes plans new $12.5M cancer center

WEBMercy Health-Lourdes Hospital leaders and community leaders break ground on the hospital’s new cancer center on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Paducah. The cancer center will house all of Mercy Health …

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COVID vaccines available throughout Pennyrile health …

WEBCOVID vaccines available throughout Pennyrile health district. This COVID-19 incidence rate map for Monday shows 112 of Kentucky’s 120 counties at the red level, the highest level of COVID …

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Increases in biopsies, mammograms reflect improved cancer care

WEBBaptist Health Paducah has seen an increase in mammograms and biopsies, thanks in part to the expansion of its high-risk assessment program to include …

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CMA Orthopedic Clinic, now open, a close-to-home option for …

WEBThe CMA Orthopedic Clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to make an appointment, call the clinic at 270 …

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Doctor with Mercy Health shares why heart disease is on the rise …

WEBCardiologist Anil Mani with Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital said there are three major players, besides genetics, for the spike: increased stress, unhealthy eating, …

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Pennyroyal project wins $812,500: Federal grant funds local health

WEBMore than $800,000 in federal funding will go toward the development of a new community health center based in Princeton. Pennyroyal Healthcare Services, an …

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Did you know you can impact the future of health care

WEBHealth research changes lives. It’s how we learn about health conditions and make discoveries to improve treatments, care and diagnostics. Every medicine or tool …

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Kentucky again 43rd in America's Health Rankings

WEBAfter not ranking states for two years due to the pandemic, America’s Health Rankings again placed Kentucky among the 10 unhealthiest states, ranking its …

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Official says Trigg health surveys will address problems

WEBThe data from the survey will be compared to national data and be used to help address some problems such as the causes of cancer. "A lot of smoking …

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Heart USA is now located on Mercy Health Paducah campus

WEBPADUCAH — Heart USA has a new home on the Mercy Health Paducah campus. The new office is located at 125 Medical Center Drive, which is the stand-alone …

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Public Health Note Immunizations, vaccines essential

WEBPrinceton, KY (42445) Today. Partly cloudy. Warm. High 78F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph..

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Health experts urge eclipse viewers to stay safe

WEBHealth experts urge eclipse viewers to stay safe. Dr. John Cecil, a primary care physician at Baptist Health Paducah, said he isn’t concerned about sicknesses …

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Mercy Health announces acquisition of Orthopedic Institute of …

WEBMercy Health—Kentucky is pleased to announce the finalization of an agreement to acquire the Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, located at 200 Clint …

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Mercy Health, Innovation Hub create Blessing Boxes project

WEBThe creation of Blessing Boxes — free-standing pantry boxes with free non-perishable food and personal care items — is a joint project of Mercy Health — Lourdes …

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Kite named district health department director News

WEBBy DAVID B. SNOW [email protected]. Jun 13, 2020. Subscribe to Continue. The Kentucky Department of Public Health announced earlier this month that …

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Environmental services offered through health department

WEBTo speak with Ramage about any services offered through the environmental branch of the Caldwell County Health Department, call 365-6571. Caldwell County …

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Community Health Fair returns this Friday News timesleader.net

WEBCommunity Health Fair returns this Friday. This Friday, Caldwell Medical Center will host the 2023 Community Health Festival. It’s set for 5 to 8 p.m. at 100 …

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