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Hospice of the Bluegrass - Mountain Community held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Hospice Free-standing Inpatient Facility in Hazard on Sept. 17. The facility will be located on 3.8 acres of land on Miss Edna Lane, adjacent to ARH Parkway, which intersects Route 80 in Hazard. More ... CHICAGO Women are going for breast cancer gene testing in record numbers, forcing more parents to face a tough question: Should we test the kids? About 100,000 tests for breast cancer gene mutations were done last year, double the number in 2005. The trend may grow even more because of widening insurance coverage and a new law banning genetic discrimination. More ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Six years ago, I had a heart attack that resulted in triple bypass surgery, and I had to have my mitral valve replaced. Last year, my cardiologist informed me that my new mitral valve and my original aortic valve were leaking a little. He told me not to worry about it. I do worry. More ... Before you toss that box of cereal into your grocery cart, take a moment to read the nutrition facts located on the side of the package. There are five key things that you can learn from this label that can help in your overall diabetes care. More ... The Kentucky River Community Health and Wellness Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 30, at Hazard Community and Technical College. Information from different agencies and cholesterol, blood glucose, strength and bone density tests will be offered. A blood drive will also be held. For more information, call Stacie Noble at (606) 436-3158. More ... Influenza remains among the leading causes of vaccine preventable morbidity and mortality in the United States, yet its impact on individual and public health is underestimated. About 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets influenza annually and hospitalization and death due to influenza remains high. More ... |
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