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Healthy Happenings: Free support for residents ready to quit smoking or vaping
BY DOROTHY DILLON Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? You don’t have to go it alone. We offer free brochures, helpful resources and referrals to trusted programs like Quit Now Kentucky. Stop by during regular business hours to pick up information. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitnowkentucky.org to get started with a quit coach. Every step…
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Martin County Health Department offering Well Child Visits through EPSDT
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is now offering Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services, also known as Well Child Visits. These visits are a free, comprehensive healthcare program available to children and teens under 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. Well Child Visits help ensure that children receive regular…
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Healthy Happenings: Schedule your child’s vaccinations now
BY DOROTHY DILLON School is just around the corner. Is your child up to date on routine vaccinations? Vaccines help protect your child from serious diseases like measles, whooping cough and polio—and they are required for school attendance. Time is running out, so do not wait. Call (606) 298-7752 to schedule your child’s vaccine appointment with…
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Well Child Services now available at the Martin County Health Department
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is now offering Well Child Services through the EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) program. This free healthcare program is designed for children and teens under the age of 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. Services include regular checkups, immunizations, vision and dental screenings, developmental…
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Healthy Happenings: Mobile mammography coming to Martin County Health Department
Let’s take care of ourselves, Martin County. The UK King’s Daughters Mobile Mammography Unit is coming to the Martin County Health Department on Monday, July 28 and again Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are 40 or older, it is time to schedule your yearly mammogram. No doctor’s order is…
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Healthy Happenings: Diabetes Prevention Program now enrolling
BY DOROTHY DILLON Ready to take charge of your health? Join the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Martin County Health Department — a 100% virtual program designed to help you lose 3–5% of your total body weight through small, achievable lifestyle changes. Whether you are looking to prevent type 2 diabetes, just lose weight or…
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Healthy Happenings: National HIV Testing Day
BY DOROTHY DILLON June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Do you know your status? Getting tested is a powerful step toward protecting your health and the health of others. At the Martin County Health Department, we provide confidential HIV testing by appointment. It is quick, private, and could save your life. We also offer…
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KY HEARS opens new hearing clinic in Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A statewide effort to expand hearing care in rural Kentucky arrived in Martin County last month. KY HEARS (Hearing Healthcare Equal Access Reaching Statewide) opened a clinic inside the Martin County Health Department. KY Hears, launched by the Heuser Hearing Institute, is expanding hearing health care access across…
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Healthy Happenings: WIC supports moms and children
BY DOROTHY DILLON The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program helps pregnant women, new moms and young children eat well, stay healthy and thrive. Through WIC, families receive healthy foods, nutrition guidance and breastfeeding support—all designed to give children a strong start. Benefits can be used at local stores, and the WIC Shopper app makes…
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Healthy Happenings: Protect yourself with PrEP
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is spreading the word about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). This daily medication can reduce the risk of getting HIV by over 90% when taken as prescribed. PrEP is a powerful tool in HIV prevention and is especially recommended for individuals at higher risk. We are here to help…
