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Perry County second to last in state for health outcomes
WebPerry County was ranked 94 out of 120 for composite health factors and 119 out of 120, second to last, for composite health outcomes. The need for better healthcare accessibility has become clear after the Remote Area Medical Free Clinic made its second annual visit to Hazard. About 400 people visited the clinic in Hazard in 2018, and 516
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Perry County continues COVID-19 vaccination phases, hope to …
WebSeveral local healthcare providers, including Hazard ARH, the Kentucky River District Health Department and Primary Care Center of Eastern Kentucky, have been distributing COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals in phase 1A
Local health officials: COVID-19 rates will continue to rise
WebIn addition to the overall case numbers, Lockard said, the KRDHD has also been looking at the hospitalizations due to COVID-19. “One of the metrics that we look at too which is always concerning is the number of patients in our hospital,” said Lockard.
COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Perry County
Web“The nursing homes have accounted for about 70 percent of the deaths associated with COVID-19, so that’s the most vulnerable population. If we can get them vaccinated the residents and staff at our long-term care facilities that will help out a lot,” said Lockard, adding that there is also a statewide contract with CVS and Walgreens to …
Covid-19 hazard-herald.com
WebA Hazard Herald Staff Report. Aug 3, 2020. The numbers of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases have continued to spike in Perry County and throughout the entire Kentucky River District Health Department service area. Since last week, there have been several new confirmed and probable cases announced by the KRDHD.
County health rankings released, KRDHD concerned
WebSome of the most common conditions seen in the area, said Lockard, include COPD, lung cancer, Black Lung, diabetes and heart disease. “When you look at where we rank overall in a lot of these chronic health conditions, that's a big concern for me because we rank, unfortunately, near the bottom of every outcome indicator in Kentucky and …
Law enforcement launches annual Click It or Ticket campaign
WebPerry County Sheriff Joe Engle speaks at a May 20 press conference kicking off Perry County’s Click It or Ticket campaign. Kentucky State Police, alongside local law enforcement, the Kentucky River District Health Department and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, held a press conference May 20 to launch the annual Click It or Ticket …
Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women's Brains Stay …
WebFRIDAY, April 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Better heart health can lead to a sharper mind for middle-aged Black women, a new study says. Black women with worse heart health experienced a 10% decrease in their ability to think on their feet over two decades, researchers found. On the other hand, Black women with good heart health showed little
Kentucky Health Plans, Ronald McDonald House join on project …
WebKentucky Association of Health Plans, the trade group representing the commonwealth’s Medicaid managed care organizations and commercial health insurance providers and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass announced the organizations are launching a collaboration aimed at improving the social determinants of …
For those living with MS, physical struggles might not be the only
WebFor some living with a chronic illness, the weight of their disease can lead to mental health issues. That's what Zita Kavanagh-Taylor, who lives with multiple sclerosis, wanted to highlight with her charity dog walk Paws for MS.
KRDHD continuing to offer smoking cessation programs
WebHannah Hogan, Tobacco Cessation Specialist with the Kentucky River District Health Department, said the department offers several options to those seeking to quit smoking. “The tobacco cessation program at the health department is offered to the community for free,” said Hogan. “The program can be conducted in a group setting or a …
Local healthcare officials continue to push COVID-19 vaccination
WebAlthough new strains are spreading and COVID-19 cases are rising in Perry County and across the state, local healthcare providers are continuing to promote COVID-19 vaccination efforts throughout Perry County.
Americans With Private Insurance May Pay More for Hospital Stay
WebIn a report published Monday by the nonprofit research institute RAND Corp., researchers discovered that patients with private health insurance may wind up paying more for procedures or tests performed during their stay than Medicare patients do. On average, hospitals charged private insurance providers 254% more than what …
Houston County Health Alert: Feeling Angry
WebIn this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Alabama residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You New research reveals a direct link between frequent anger and an increased risk of heart disease. What This Means for Your Health
Five key points in proposed pandemic agreement National
WebThe core of the agreement is the proposed Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS) -- a new platform allowing the swift sharing of pathogen data with pharmaceutical companies, enabling them to quickly start working on pandemic-fighting products. This has been the trickiest part to negotiate. Developing countries have …
Rock County Health Alert: Feeling Angry
WebHealth News Today: A new study suggests that anger may play a role in the development of heart disease by damaging the function of blood vessel cells. The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Rock County Residents Anger makes blood vessels less flexible. The study found that when people were made to feel angry, …
Clark County Health Alert: Feeling Angry
WebIn this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Ohio residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You New research reveals a direct link between frequent anger and an increased risk of heart disease. What This Means for Your Health
Appalachian Regional Healthcare announces new president/CEO
WebApr 16, 2021. Hollie Harris Phillips. The Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Board of Trustees announced April 12 that Hollie Harris Phillips will be the health system’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Phillips, currently ARH’s Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer, will be the first woman in the
US couple among three missionaries killed by gang in Haiti
WebMissions in Haiti, an Oklahoma-based nonprofit founded in 2000, said Davy and Natalie Lloyd and a third person were killed in Port-au-Prince by armed men on Thursday evening. The third victim was identified by US media outlets as Jude Montis, the Haitian director of Missions in Haiti. "Davy and Natalie and Jude were shot and killed by the gang
Eliza Miller of Miller Cab turns 99 News hazard-herald.com
WebEliza Miller celebrated her 99th birthday with friends and family at Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, Nov. 4. A daughter of Daniel Boone and Molly Duff Hutchinson, Miller has been a lifelong resident of Perry County. She was active in local and community affairs and previously owned Miller Cab Company and Miller Gulf in …
Class action lawsuit initiated against Hazard Health and …
WebAug 3, 2023. A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Hazard Health and Rehabilitation, claiming the facility failed to have adequate staff, resulting in injuries and/or damages to residents. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in London on July 18 by attorney Stephen M. Garcia of Garcia & Artigliere on behalf of Jack Tessner
Four dead in restaurant collapse on Spanish holiday island
WebSpanish fire crews picked through the wreckage of a beachfront restaurant on the holiday island of Mallorca on Friday, searching for clues after it partially collapsed, killing four people and injuring 16. Authorities, who declared three days of mourning, gave no immediate indication of the cause but a fire official said the "excessive weight
California 'Racial Justice Act' uses racial disparities to cut prison
Web(The Center Square) - A new California law now allows criminal defendants from disproportionately-convicted racial groups to challenge lawful convictions as state leaders seek to balance criminal justice reform with skyrocketing violent crime. The law also allows for additional challenges in the case of demonstrated racial bias inside or outside …
Youngkin calls for transparency on attempted 'breach' at Quantico
WebIn a letter to the president, the governor indicates that one of the individuals at Quantico is “believed to have entered California illegally from Mexico.”Youngkin added that the individual “was served a notice to appear before an immigration judge but was ultimately released.” Youngkin says the second individual “is believed to have entered the United …
PGA Tour golfer Murray dies at 30 National hazard-herald.com
WebTim Heitman. US golfer Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA TOUR title at the Sony Open in January, died Saturday at the age of 30, the tour said in a statement. Murray had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge with an unspecified illness during Friday's second round in Texas. "We were devastated to learn – and are …
Falcons release TE Tucker Fisk, sign two wide receivers
WebThe Atlanta Falcons signed wide receivers Daylen Baldwin and OJ Hiliare and released tight end Tucker Fisk on Wednesday. Fisk, 25, had been with the Falcons since 2022, mostly on the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster multiple times in 2023 and played in six games, making two starts. He caught his only target for a 9-yard
Eagles sign WR John Ross to 1-year deal
WebDenny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. The Philadelphia Eagles signed former first-round pick John Ross to a one-year deal Thursday as the wide receiver attempts to make an NFL comeback. Perhaps best known for being selected one pick ahead of Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft, Ross took part in a tryout for the Eagles at a rookie …
Ingebrigtsen relishes Eugene duel with Kerr
WebOlympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen's mouthwatering mid-season mile duel with world champion Josh Kerr at the Eugene Diamond League meeting is the kind of marquee matchup athletics needs, Ingebrigtsen said Friday. "It's very important," Norway's Ingebrigtsen said as he and Kerr fielded questions together at a pre-meet press …
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