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Missionary magic brings joy to nursing home
Ron Poince of Cincinnati brought a touch of enchantment to the Martin County Health Care Facility on Monday. A missionary hosted by Appalachia Reach Out, Poince delighted residents with his engaging storytelling and mesmerizing magic. The nursing home extended heartfelt thanks to Poince and Appalachia Reach Out for their efforts in spreading joy and creating…
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Martin County students named to Morehead State dean’s list
MOREHEAD — Nine students from Martin County have earned a place on the Morehead State University dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester, the university announced. Seven students from the College of Science and Engineering achieved academic distinction: Madelyn Crum of Debord, along with Dennison Davis, Addison Duncan, Allicen Grayson, Matthew Dials and Dalton McCoy,…
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MCHCF residents embrace creativity during snowy days
Residents of the Martin County Health Care Facility made the most of the recent snow days by engaging in painting and crafting activities, bringing creativity and joy to their winter days.
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Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky is seeing a “very high” rate of respiratory illness, especially among children. “We are seeing somewhere between 10 to 20 patients each day in the children’s hospital needing admissions,” Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale, chief medical officer for Kentucky Children’s Hospital, said at an online press conference on Jan. 17. Statewide,…
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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…
