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Healthy Happenings: Life-saving vaccines
BY DOROTHY DILLON We’re committed to making sure everyone in our community—regardless of background or circumstances—has access to life-saving vaccines and the information they need to make informed health decisions. Did you know? Vaccines protect against serious illnesses like COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, and shingles, especially for adults at higher risk. Concerned about cost? Many vaccines…
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Easter cheer at Martin County Health Care Facility
The Easter Bunny followed the Bunny Trail to bring smiles and cheer to the Martin County Health Care Facility.
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Poll: Belief in false measles claims correlated with lower vaccination rates
BY JENNIFER SHUTT Kentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — Americans are increasingly unsure what to believe about measles as an outbreak spreads throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. The poll shows that nearly a quarter of those asked believe a commonly repeated false claim that getting a child…
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Free webinar about red meat allergy; Kentucky ranks among top states for condition
BY JORDAN STRICKLER UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In response to rising concerns and increasing numbers of individuals impacted by Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as red meat allergy, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a free statewide webinar on May 29. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is triggered primarily by bites from the…
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Second case of measles confirmed; Kindergarten vaccine rates drop
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Public health officials continue to urge Kentuckians to ensure their children are immunized against measles, as they announced the state’s second confirmed measles case in 2025. The case was a child who was traveling through the state when they sought treatment, according to a news release. The child, who…
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Martin County High School’s JAG KY brings home national title
Martin County High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is celebrating a major victory as their Knowledge Bowl team has been crowned National Champions. The team traveled to Indianapolis this week to compete in the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC). They emerged as champions after a grueling two-day competition. Martin County defeated JAG…
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Eden FPS team crowned state champion
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN After falling just short of the top prize last year, Eden Elementary’s Future Problem Solving team returned to the state stage with a renewed sense of purpose—and this time, they finished what they started. The Wildcats claimed the 2025 Kentucky state championship in Future Problem Solving. Their win marked a…
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School board celebrates Eden’s dominant academic season
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s academic team took center stage ahead of the Martin County Board of Education’s April 14 meeting. The BOE recognized the team for an exceptional season of competition. The Wildcats swept every category at the District 116 Governor’s Cup and went on to finish as Region 29…
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Martin County school board applauds student success in academics, music and leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized another impressive lineup of student accomplishments April 14, highlighting success across academics, music, science and leadership. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to the students. First up, Eden Elementary’s Olivia Maynard, who took top honors at the East Kentucky Regional Science…
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Healthy Happenings: Birth control made easy
BY DOROTHY DILLON Need birth control? Come see us at the Martin County Health Department. We’ve got you covered – no judgment, just care. Now available via telehealth. Martin County Health Department has partnered with Dayspring Women’s Health to provide free or low-cost birth control and reproductive health services for women/young adults. Services include:
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