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For third year in a row, Meredith honored for his work in Frankfort by Kentucky Hospital Assoc.
For the third consecutive year, State Sen. Steve Meredith has been honored for his work in Frankfort by the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA). He was recognized as a Kentucky Hospital Association Legislative Champion at a ceremony on Friday at Breckinridge Health in Hardinsburg. Meredith was also selected as a KHA...
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United Way of Southwestern Indiana awards nearly $1M in mental health grants
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) -- The United Way of Southwestern Indiana has announced $976,393 in grant awards to local nonprofits to improve access to mental health services in the region. The funding is part of the third round of the organization's Pathways to Potential initiative, specifically focusing on the Mental Health...
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“It’s important to me”: Owensboro nonprofit reacts to Medicaid cuts reversal
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Organizations in Kentucky may not have to worry about Medicaid cuts this year. Nonprofits like Wendell Foster are breathing a sigh of relief after Governor Andy Beshear announces a reversal on what some are calling a 'funding gap.'. The planned 4% cut on Medicaid reimbursements...
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New specialized barbershop opens for people with disabilities at Wendell Foster
OWENSBORO, Ky. — A specialized barbershop designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities opened this week on the Wendell Foster campus, offering clients a controlled, low-stimulus environment that many traditional salons cannot provide. The timing coincided with news that Kentucky will temporarily reverse planned Medicaid provider cuts, easing immediate financial pressure on the nonprofit that serves more than 100 residents and nearly 1,000 other people with disabilities.
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“It’s important to me”: Owensboro nonprofit reacts to Medicaid cuts reversal
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Organizations in Kentucky may not have to worry about Medicaid cuts this year. Nonprofits like Wendell Foster are breathing a sigh of relief after Governor Andy Beshear announces a reversal on what some are calling a ‘funding gap.’ The planned 4% cut on Medicaid reimbursements has been reversed after Beshear says […]
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Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center Introduces da Vinci Surgical System
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center (OHTLMC) is expanding access to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci Xi® surgical system, a robotic-assisted technology designed to enhance precision and support minimally invasive procedures. The da Vinci system allows surgeons to control tiny instruments with exceptional accuracy...
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Medicaid cuts could cost Kentucky non-profits thousands
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Deaconess cuts ribbon on children’s infusion center
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — In Newburgh, Deaconess Gateway Hospital officially opened their brand-new Pediatric Infusion Center. The building is the first infusion center in the Tri-State to be dedicated to children. To help make the kids more comfortable, the infusion center has puzzles and games. The center will help kids with things like Crohn’s disease […]
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Kathy Thewes named volunteer of the year at Deaconess Memorial
Jasper–Kathy Thewes has been named the 2026 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Volunteer of the Year Award recipient at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. This award is named in honor of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the founders of Deaconess Memorial. Thewes is the ninth recipient for this annual award that is based on outstanding volunteer service and dedication reflecting Deaconess Memorial’s mission statement and core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassionate Caring, Stewardship, Quality and Justice. Other nominees for the 2026 award included Cali Rasche, Doris Hopf, Doug Peterson, Frank DuCett, Janet Dauby, Kelly Clauss, and Steve DuCett.
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New clinic opens in West End School to address West Louisville health gap
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new health clinic opened Friday inside West End School in Louisville's Chickasaw neighborhood, offering medical services to the community as part of an effort to address a significant life expectancy gap between the city's east and west sides. The clinic is operated by Park...
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Owensboro Health names new Chief Medical Officer
OWENSBORO, Ky (WEHT) – Owensboro Health has announced a new Chief Medical Officer. The hospital announced Erica Gregonis, MD, MBA, will provide executive oversight for medical staff affairs, quality and patient safety initiatives and population health strategies. She joins Owensboro Health from Baptist Health in Richmond, where she served as Chief Medical Officer and Vice […]
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Dunaway’s Pharmacy closes after 89 years in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A family-owned pharmacy that has served the Henderson community for 89 years has closed its doors. Dunaway’s Pharmacy opened in 1937 and has been passed down through three generations of the Dunaway family. Owner Jed Dunaway said the closure comes as he prepares to retire and spend more time with his family.
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Expungement clinics to begin in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro NAACP and Audubon Area Community Services will host a series of clinics designed to help those with a criminal history. The clinics aim to help participants clear eligible records and find new opportunities. During the clinic, participants will move through a process designed to simplify what can often be a […]
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Louisville clinic helps adults with special needs avoid gaps in care after aging out of pediatric system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For families of children with special needs, turning 18 can feel less like a milestone and more like falling off a cliff. The doctors who've cared for their child for years are suddenly gone, and finding a new provider who understands their adult child's complex needs is often anything but easy.
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“A punch in the gut:” Puzzle Pieces to lose $270K due to Medicaid cuts
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — A non-profit dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is forced to look elsewhere for funding. “It feels like a punch in the gut,” says Puzzle Pieces client Cathy Boswell. “The population they have affected have no voice themselves. So, they rely on others to be their voice.” Boswell […]
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Kentucky nonprofit faces funding crisis as Medicaid cuts loom
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Puzzle Pieces, a nonprofit service provider for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Owensboro, has shared it is about to lose funding. A spokesperson for Puzzle Pieces says the organization recently received notification that Medicaid reimbursement rates for the services the organization provides will be reduced by 4% beginning August 1. Officials […]