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Many Kentuckians qualify for dual-needs health coverage
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including the around 2 million people in Kentucky enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for coverage under a Dual Special Needs Plan. Chloe Atwater, health justice attorney at the Kentucky Equal Justice Center, said nearly 40% of the state’s population is low-income. She…
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Many Kentucky kids lead fragmented and traumatic lives
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Nearly one in four Kentucky kids has experienced at least two Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, including abuse, neglect or household dysfunction, according to the latest Kids Count County Data Book. Experts said the findings should prompt policymakers to better measure risk and pave the way for prevention. Terry…
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Is it the flu or COVID? New at-home tests can check for both at the same time
For the first time, there are new at-home tests available from pharmacies without a prescription that can check for the flu and COVID-19 simultaneously, as Rob Stein reports for NPR. “The tests are very reliable — they rarely say someone’s positive when they’re really negative or vice versa, according to the FDA. If you test…
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Kentucky’s older adults now losing millions to fraud
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION A new report from the Federal Trade Commission found older adults nationwide lost nearly $2 billion to fraud. The combined median loss reported by people ages 60 and older was $650, compared with $450s for ages 18-59. For people 80 and older, the average individual loss was more than…
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Christmas in the Mountains names Moore and Preece as 2024 royalty
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains has revealed the Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains 2024. A panel of event organizers narrowed down nominations before selecting local legends Thelma Moore and Garmon David Preece as this year’s royalty. The coronation will take place during the Merry Little Christmas Party…
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Inez Elementary honors Veterans
Mrs. Kayla Hale’s fifth-grade class at Inez Elementary School paid tribute to community Veterans with a heartfelt program Nov. 11. The fifth-grade students led the event with a touching prayer, poetry readings, songs and a recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution, all in honor of the Veterans’ service and sacrifices. Following the program, Veterans,…
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Martin County Middle School announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School proudly announced its Students of the Month for October 2024. The honored students are as follows: Seventh Grade: Daylen Mills and Jason Harmon Sixth Grade: Christina Begley, Daylen Mills, Grayson Mollette, Gunner Broaddus, Hunter Phelps, Jamie Preece, Kinley Harmon, Liam Ferrel and Zoe Sammons In addition, staff member Dennis…
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Treatment and prevention of childhood obesity starts at home
BY DR. SAMIR SOFTIC and DR. AURELIA RADULESCU UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In the United States, one in five children are obese. (In Kentucky, that rate is closer to one in four.) Obesity is a chronic disease with many contributing factors, including family history, access to healthy foods, hormonal and metabolic conditions and even environmental factors…
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From the health department: Join us for a breastfeeding class Thursday
Join the Martin County Health Department’s HANDS Program for a Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. Enjoy lunch, win exciting prizes and discover the many benefits of breastfeeding. We would love to have all new mothers attend. Breastfeeding provides numerous advantages for both mother and baby. It supports the baby’s healthy growth…
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