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State reports two children have died, one from flu and one from COVID-19, but hospital visits show first decline in months
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS As the state reported the first two deaths of children from COVID-19 and influenza, Kentucky saw the first drops in emergency-room visits and hospital admissions for the diseases in more than three months. The weekly respiratory-illness update from the state Department for Public Health showed a 21% drop in…
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Cold weather poses increased risks for heart attacks and strokes
BY CHI SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH As the temperatures drop and winter weather approaches, CHI Saint Joseph Health urges Kentuckians to be proactive in knowing the adverse effects winter weather can have on their heart health. “Regardless of background, age or gender, it is important to be aware of the cold and how it could impact…
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ARC prepares for increase in addiction treatment demand in new year
LOUISA — With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) to seize the opportunity to find hope, healing, and a brighter future in 2024. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment resources, compared to December 2022. Last January…
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Kentucky State Police joins forces with CVSA for human trafficking awareness initiative
FRANKFORT — In conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement announced its participation in the national five-day Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI), scheduled for Jan. 8-12. The purpose is to raise awareness and educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law…
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Stafford earns Midway University dean’s list honors
MIDWAY — Midway University announced John Stafford has been named to its dean’s list for the 2023 Fall Semester.To be named to the list, a student must be classified as full-time and obtain a 3.60 grade-point average for the semester. There were 419 students who made the dean’s list.Midway University is a private, co-educational institution…
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PMC welcomes First Baby of 2024: Hudson James Bentley
PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center proudly announced the arrival of Hudson James Bentley, the first baby born in 2024 at their facility. Hudson, the son of Hannah Adams and Tyler Bentley of Pike County, made his debut into the world weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 19-1/4 inches in length. The delivering physician was…
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Inez Elementary hosts Leadership Rally
INEZ — Inez Elementary School hosted a Leadership Rally on Friday recognizing December iReady VIPs, Class Attendance Winner (Mrs. Wilson’s class), Leaders of the Month, Staff of the Month (Andrea Wilson), Team Games and Club Day. Students have worked hard to move on different levels on the iReady leaderboard, and IES is so proud of…
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Inez Elementary announces December Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the December Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The gifted students are: Eli Justice, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Bella Hinkle, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Jenna Marcum, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Kylin Luster, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Ashton Haney, Second Grade,…
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All WWII Veterans are now eligible for VA health care
All World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA inpatient and outpatient health care. Under this expansion, all WWII Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, are now eligible for VA health care, regardless of their length of service or financial status. These Veterans will not have to pay…
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