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WEBThe frantic 911 call described a 23-year-old man suffering a seizure, foaming and shaking. When medics and police arrived, the tiny apartment in Bristol, Tennessee, …

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Free COVID-19 testing available at Paducah-McCracken County …

WEBRELATED: A busy day of testing and vaccinations at Paducah's health department. The health department says those who want a COVID-19 test should not …

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Statewide Healthy Illinois public health survey underway

WEBHealth questions on the survey will include overall health, access to care, chronic conditions, use of tobacco and alcohol, diet and nutrition, and immunizations. All …

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COVID-19 survivor returns to local hospital to thank

WEBFor nearly six weeks, 70-year-old Ted Turner was on a ventilator. Wednesday, months into his recovery, Turner returned to Baptist Health Paducah to …

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Wegovy shortage and lack of insurance coverage causing concern …

WEBCost is a major factor for many who are trying to get the drug. Out of pocket, the drug can be $1,400 to $1,500 a month. "I really am afraid that

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22nd annual Purchase Area Health Expo to offer free health …

WEBPADUCAH — Free vision screenings, fatty-liver screenings, healthy recipes, flu shots, covid vaccines and more will be offered at the 22nd annual Purchase Area …

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Marion VA Health Care System breaks ground on new clinic at …

WEBMore than 50 people gathered Wednesday to commemorate the groundbreaking of a new primary care and women's care facility on the campus of the …

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Jackson Purchase Medical Center hosts first fall health fair since

WEBThe Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky, is hosting its first fall health fair since the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of organizations are …

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Christian County Health Department opens vaccine eligibility to …

WEBCHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY — The Christian County Health Department is now scheduling appointments for everyone eligible in Phase 1C of Kentucky's COVID-19 …

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Healthier food movement sparks nationwide effort to battle food

WEBThe U.S. is taking steps to address food insecurity through the Food as Health/Medicine Movement. The national initiative aims to end hunger and reduce …

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Baptist Health cuts ties with insurance providers, causing concerns …

WEBThe independent news source The Kentucky Lantern reported Baptist Health's change in individual Medicare Advantage plans on Tuesday. As of Jan. 1, …

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Kentucky measure to allow parents access to children’s medical …

WEBThe bill would allow a parent or representative of a patient under 18 to have the right to access the patient’s health information in a medical record, unless prohibited …

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SoutheastHEALTH signs agreement to join St. Louis-based Mercy

WEBA health care provider with hospitals and clinics in southeast Missouri is joining a multi-hospital system based in St. Louis.

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Southern Illinois Healthcare announces workforce reductions in …

WEBCARBONDALE, IL — Southern Illinois Healthcare has announced the elimination or reorganization of 76 positions within senior leadership, management, and …

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New CT machine scans 4 times faster than other CT scanners

WEBDuring an emergency, seconds count, and one local hospital prepares for future emergencies. Mercy Health Lourdes purchased the GE Apex Revolution 312 …

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Baptist Health Paducah receives award for lung cancer education …

WEBAccording to a news release from Baptist Health, lung cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer in Kentucky, and the new education tool will help patients by …

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Baptist Health ends contracts with United Healthcare and Wellcare …

WEBCorrection. A spokesman for United Healthcare told WPSD-TV that Baptist Health has agreed to see members on United's Group Retiree plan types which is the …

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Agreement reached: Baptist Health Medical Group to again accept …

WEBPADUCAH — Baptist Health Medical Group has reached a multi-year agreement with Humana Medicare Advantage, in addition to commercial insurance …

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Mercy Health acquires Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky

WEBAccording to a news release from Mercy Health, the acquisition is a significant milestone for both Mercy Health and the Orthopedic Institute, and it will bring …

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