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New scholarship puts students at heart of saving lives
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Students have a unique opportunity to earn a scholarship while supporting a cause that changes lives: organ, eye and tissue donation. The Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks has launched a scholarship program aimed at high school and college students who want to advocate for donation and inspire others to register as…
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Healthy Happenings: Your voice matters
BY DOROTHY DILLON We need your voice, Martin County. Your input matters. Help shape the future of health and well-being in our community by completing the Community Health Assessment Survey. Not only will you make a difference, but you will also have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Simply enter your name…
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Winter storms deplete blood supplies
Urgent call for donors The state’s blood supply took another hit last week as icy roads and frigid temperatures led to canceled mobile drives, shortened hours and a sharp decline in donor turnout. According to the Kentucky Blood Center, these disruptions resulted in the loss of nearly 800 donations — a significant blow given that…
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Shoveling snow poses heart risk for some
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the immediate threat of more snow over, many Kentuckians have been picking up their shovels to make sure their driveways and sidewalks are cleared — but health experts caution that shoveling snow can lead to an increased risk of a heart attack for some. “The real problem is…
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Morehead State is building an 80,000-square-foot residence hall
As Morehead State University moves forward with revitalizing its campus, it is focusing on improving the on-campus living experience for current and future students. MSU is building a new 80,000-square-foot residence hall that will house 310 students across four floors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October and construction is currently underway. The MSU Board…
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State health initiative focuses on diabetes
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The focus of January’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is diabetes, a disease that impacts nearly one in seven Kentucky adults. “Almost 14% of Kentucky adults — that’s more than 480,000 people — have diabetes and another 14% of adults have pre-diabetes, which increases their risk of becoming diabetic…
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Jan. 15 last day to purchase insurance for 2025 on Kynect
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The last day to enroll in or change plans for federally subsidized health insurance on Kynect, the state-based marketplace, is Jan. 15, for coverage that starts Feb. 1. Already, more than 93,000 Kentuckians have gotten their health coverage through Kynect, well over the nearly 75,000 who signed up for…
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New data show millions more people exposed to ‘forever’ chemicals
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION The latest Environmental Protection Agency data show over 11 million more people than in earlier estimates have the chemicals known as PFAS in their drinking water. This brings the total number exposed to toxic so-called forever chemicals to more than 143 million nationwide. Julia Finch, director of the Sierra…
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Healthy Happenings: Secondhand smoke poses serious health risks
BY DOROTHY DILLON Secondhand smoke isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a serious health risk. Breathing in secondhand smoke exposes you to over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 that can cause cancer. It can harm everyone, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. Protect your loved ones by creating smoke-free spaces at home and…
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Inez students receive honors at UC
The University of the Cumberlands honored several students from Inez for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester, the Office of Academic Affairs announced. Alana Maynard and Kenneth Jude secured spots on the President’s List by maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, earning an “A” in UC Engage, and staying in good academic…
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