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OB/GYNs open office in Russellville
Logan County women can avoid a long trip to visit a doctor now that gynecological services are available in Russellville. Two board certified OB/GYNs, Dr. Steven Beverly and Dr. Carl Dobson, are n...
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Back-to-school physicals and immunizations
The Logan County Health Department wants to remind everyone with children starting school for the first time or with children entering the sixth grade, that it is time to schedule their child’s bac...
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Logan Memorial Hospital plans healthy heart lunch and learn
In celebration of National Heart Health Month in February, Logan Memorial Hospital is pleased to present a “Healthy Heart” Lunch and Learn. This event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 11:30 ...
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Women’s Heart Health Luncheon
Dr. Kamal Singh will present a program on Women’s Heart Health and Registered Dietician Teresa Hildabrand will offer tips on maintaining a heart-healthy diet. Cardiovascular disease is the leading...
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High school seniors may now apply for Byrd Scholarships
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will be accepting applications for Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships from Dec. 1, 2009, through Feb. 1, 2010. Students who will graduate ...
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Flu prompts changes in NorthCrest Medical Center’s Visitation Policy
Due to the presence of the H1N1 flu in the community, the visitation policy at NorthCrest Medical Center has changed, according to hospital officials. Effective immediately, children under the age...
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Curves of Russellville celebrates Women's Health and Fitness Day
More than half of adult U.S. women are overweight and more than one-third of adult U.S. women are obese, according to the American Obesity Association. In fact, obesity plays a major role in the po...
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Logan Memorial Hospital announces Family Healthfest
Make plans now to attend Logan Memorial’s annual Family Healthfest on Wednesday, October 7, from 8 a.m. to noon to learn more about the health and wellness services available locally. The health fa...
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Resp-Aire receives accreditation
Medi-Quip Inc. dba Resp-Aire, a durable home medical equipment company, has achieved the Award of Accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation, based in Waterloo, Iowa. Th...
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September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Jacqueline Scruggs is a 22-year old Nashville, Tenn. resident living with sickle cell disease, a diagnosis she received in infancy. “I have pain in my back and chest and take morphine for it,” say...
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Kentucky Homeplace back in Logan County
The Kentucky Homeplace program is once again assisting medically underserved residents of Logan County. The program's local family health care advisor is Lisa Lack. She may be contacted at 726-8...
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Adult day care services are the answer to health care availability and cost
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Adult day health services are the fastest-growing segment of the community-based care market. This rapid growth is due to the aging of America’s population and the desire of families to keep older ...
A fresh start for families impacted by ADHD
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(NAPSI) — Back-to-school time often means making an adjustment from the relaxed days of summer to the more structured routine of school that requires more organization and focus for families. Makin...
A multivitamin guide for both him and her
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(NAPSI) – Understanding the ABCs of multivitamins can help people better meet their health goals. But did you know that men and women have different nutritional needs? The Institute of Medicine pro...
Find out if you are ‘addicted’ to caffeine
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(NAPSI) – There's a lot of misinformation brewing about caffeine, particularly when it comes to effects from consuming too many energy drinks or other caffeinated beverages. Some people claim they...
Cataracts: Common symptoms and how to lessen your risk
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(NAPSI) — It's wise to keep an eye on your vision. Blurred and cloudy vision can often be the first signs of one of the most common eye problems. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness world...
UV rays can cause lasting eye damage
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Ultraviolet (UV) rays are well known for their damaging effects on the skin. One area of the body that sunscreen cannot protect is the eyes. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause “sunburns” to th...
UV rays can cause lasting eye damage
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Ultraviolet (UV) rays are well known for their damaging effects on the skin. One area of the body that sunscreen cannot protect is the eyes. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause “sunburns” to th...
Remember pool safety this swimming season
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The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is offering advice to help prevent swimming-related illness and injuries. Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are illnesses spread by swallowing, b...
Pork consumption not considered a risk factor for contracting swine flu
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In response to public questions, Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer today reiterated that concerns over the worldwide outbreak of H1N1 flu should not extend to eating pork. “The experts at the...
L’burg bank holds Relay fundraisers
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The Lewisburg Banking Company Relay for Life team is working on raising money for this year’s Relay. They are currently raffling off a cat basket, a dog basket, a family movie basket and a Shrek m...
Logan Memorial to host Relay for Life fundraiser
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Logan Memorial Hospital invites you to join us for a Relay for Life fundraiser on Sunday, April 26 and Monday, April 27. Olan Mills Photography will be taking photos at the hospital from 1 p.m. to ...
Practice egg safety this Easter
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Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer says Kentuckians who plan to decorate and eat Easter eggs can take a few simple steps to keep their families safe. “Decorating Easter eggs creates fond fami...
Taking care of your eyes
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The cosmetics and personal care products industry generates more than $250 billion globally. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors many of these products for safety, consume...
March proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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The work of several individuals and programs was recognized as part of the kickoff of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “The programs and people we honor today are making such progress in the preven...
Save a life, join the Red Cross team
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Helping save lives is a team effort and the American Red Cross is recruiting new players for its team. Players of all shapes, sizes and talents are needed to ensure there is blood for hospital pati...
Home Instead Senior Care’s Operation Medicine Cabinet
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Helping to protect local seniors by disposing of old meds
Logan Memorial offers advice on colorectal cancer
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer for men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2007, more than 150,000 people were diagnosed with colore...
Reach to Recovery needs volunteers
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There’s nothing quite like speaking from experience, and when breast cancer survivors share their story with newly diagnosed patients, it provides much needed support. The people who have experie...
Eating right when the budget is tight
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When household expenses are under the knife, a few simple changes in the kitchen can help you cook up many beneficial savings and health advantages. Consider these money-saving tips from the Cookwa...
Red Cross needs new volunteers
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Helping save lives is a team effort and the American Red Cross is recruiting new players for its team. Players of all shapes, sizes and talents are needed to ensure there is blood for hospital pati...
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