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Parents in 21 more counties get CRP kits for infants
Hundreds still available Three times as many Kentucky counties will get cardiopulmonary resuscitation kits for infants, funded by the Kentucky Association of Health Plans, representing health-insurance companies in the state. The American Heart Association is delivering the life-saving CPR kits to healthcare facilities to give to new parents. Each kit includes an inflatable mannikin and…
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Varney named IVFD Volunteer of the Year
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez Volunteer Fire Department named Jerimiah Varney the 2022 Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and service. According to IVFD member Alex Adams, over the past couple of years, Varney obtained his 150-hour Kentucky certification along with the mandatory recertification for every year. He also attended every in-house…
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Ayers included in Leadership Kentucky Class of 2022
FRANKFORT — The Leadership Kentucky Class of 2022 graduated Dec. 14 and included James Ayers of First State Bank in Inez. Ayers was among 51 civic and community leaders from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky who celebrated the completion of the program after seven months together. The year’s program ran from June through December and…
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With holiday season in full swing, Addiction Recovery Care encourages treatment & shares advice for individuals in recovery
For many, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. But for people impacted by addiction, the holidays can bring on feelings of stress, discomfort and isolation. Changes in routine, family gatherings and financial demands can all be major stressors. In fact, the CDC estimates December and January to be the most…
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Donate the gift of life
The holiday season is a time of giving and granting wishes. Some wish for a meaningful family gathering, while a child may wish for a favorite toy or game. For over 1000 Kentucky children and adults, their wish is to receive the gift of life through the miracle of organ donation and transplantation. “Everyone can…
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MCMS announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School announced its Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month and Staff of the Month. Star students include Dylan Yates, Aiden Burke, Ella Parsley, Chloe Jude, Kelsey Fletcher, Ryan Buskirk, Jessica Moore, Kyle Cornett, Averly Maynard, Emily Blackburn, Hailey Jarvis, Elisa Shaffer, Brayden Prince and Samuel Browning. Teacher of…
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Rural Americans more aware of opioid problems
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Poll of rural Americans finds them more aware of, and more willing to discuss, opioid problems; 47% still see stigma Rural Americans say they are more aware of, and more willing to talk about, the opioid problem in the nation and their communities than they were five years ago, according to an…
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How to manage your mental health in the holiday season
BY DR. GOPALKUMAR RAKESHASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRYUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY For many, the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of year. With work and school deadlines quickly approaching, holiday shopping expenses piling up, and back-to-back large social gatherings, this time of year can eventually take a toll on one’s mental wellness. According to…
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Big, real-world study confirms COVID-19 shots provide much more protection than natural immunity, especially against death
Vaccines give significantly more protection than natural immunity against COVID-19, especially against death, according to one of the first large, real-world studies comparing the two forms of immunity. The study found that to be true of all age groups in protecting against death, hospitalizations and emergency department visits. “The lower death rate of vaccinated individuals…
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