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PDHD reports 21 new COVID cases in Caldwell County

WEBCaldwell County reported 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, according to information provided by the Pennyrile District Health Department …

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Mercy Health-Lourdes plans new $12.5M cancer center

WEBMercy Health-Lourdes Hospital leaders and community leaders break ground on the hospital’s new cancer center on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Paducah. The cancer center will house all of Mercy Health …

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Early detection can help save lives, combat state's high lung cancer

WEBIn Kentucky, the rate of new lung cancer cases was 88 per 100,000 people, according to the American Lung Association’s 2022 State of Lung Cancer report.

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CMA Orthopedic Clinic, now open, a close-to-home option for …

WEBThe CMA Orthopedic Clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to make an appointment, call the clinic at 270 …

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Executive transition New CEO hired at local hospital

WEBNew CEO hired at local hospital. The Caldwell Medical Center Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dan Odegaard, FACHE, as chief executive …

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Ky. Public Health Commissioner on the end of COVID-19 pandemic

WEBFRANKFORT — Since the federal government has declared the national public health emergency due to COVID-19 over after more than three years, Kentucky …

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Limited supply of vaccines available in Pennyrile area News

WEBBilly Joe Oldham is shown receiving a COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 6 from registered nurse Kelsee Comp at the Caldwell County Health Department. A limited …

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Pennyroyal project wins $812,500: Federal grant funds local health

WEBPennyroyal Healthcare Services, an offshoot of the Pennyroyal Center in Hopkinsville, has been awarded $812,500 from the U.S. Department of Health and …

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Increases in biopsies, mammograms reflect improved cancer care

WEBBaptist Health Paducah has seen an increase in mammograms and biopsies, thanks in part to the expansion of its high-risk assessment program to include …

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Mercy Health acquires Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky

WEBMercy Health has announced that it is acquiring the Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, renaming it the Mercy Health – Western Kentucky Orthopedic Center.

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Heart USA is now located on Mercy Health Paducah campus

WEBPADUCAH — Heart USA has a new home on the Mercy Health Paducah campus. The new office is located at 125 Medical Center Drive, which is the stand-alone …

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Official says Trigg health surveys will address problems

WEBThe data from the survey will be compared to national data and be used to help address some problems such as the causes of cancer. "A lot of smoking …

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Mercy Health announces acquisition of Orthopedic Institute of …

WEBMercy Health—Kentucky is pleased to announce the finalization of an agreement to acquire the Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, located at 200 Clint …

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Robot joins fight against strokes at western Ky. hospital

WEBA western Kentucky hospital has a new staff member to help combat strokes — a robot. The 5-foot-6, 200-pound machine allows doctors at the University of …

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Environmental services offered through health department

WEBTo speak with Ramage about any services offered through the environmental branch of the Caldwell County Health Department, call 365-6571. Caldwell County …

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As COVID cases continue to be reported, health professionals …

WEBMedical professionals suggest a quarantine period of ten days after a positive COVID test or severe symptoms appear. “The first five days, you stay home, …

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Study finds elevated levels of chemicals tied to increased cancer …

WEBAir monitors are in place at Calvert City Elementary, seen in this Jan. 25 photo, as well as at the liquid waste disposal, or LWD, site on 2475 Industrial Parkway; …

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Hiland joins BHMG Family Medicine News timesleader.net

WEBNurse practitioner Chanin Hiland, APRN, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine in Eddyville. Hiland is a board-certified nurse practitioner who …

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