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Rockcastle County doctors cite kindergarten vaccination rate amid measles concern

MT. VERON, Ky. (WKYT) - Health leaders in Rockcastle County say not enough kindergarten-age children are receiving the measles immunization, raising concern about a possible measles outbreak. Doctors at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mount Vernon say they wish more parents planned to vaccinate their children. Vaccination rate falls short of...

Rockcastle County, KY · 1d

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Free expungement clinic in Lexington helps people with criminal records

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Immanuel Baptist Church on Armstrong Mill hosted the 10th Clean Slate Expungement Clinic for people in the city seeking help after a criminal record. Nine volunteer attorneys were on hand to help start the expungement process for about 100 clients. Seeking a job with benefits. Grant...

Lexington, KY · 20h

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MCHC celebrates grand opening of Hazard Medical Clinic and Pharmacy

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) celebrated the grand opening of its new Hazard Medical Clinic and Pharmacy on Nov. 5, welcoming local and state representatives, leaders in the medical field, community members and area officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce. The event...

Hazard, KY · 1d

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Kentucky woman fears losing access to diabetic device over Medicare’s cost-cutting program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Some Kentucky diabetics are worried about the future of their glucose monitors after a new rule is being proposed by the Center for Medicare Services. CMS is making the change to lower costs for diabetics, but Kentuckian and Type 1 diabetic Kaye Peterson said it...

Kentucky · 21h

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UK HealthCare opens 13,000-square-foot Richmond clinic

RICHMOND, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — UK HealthCare has opened a 13,000-square-foot outpatient clinic in Richmond, bringing primary care, sports medicine, imaging, rehabilitation and pharmacy services together to serve Madison County and surrounding communities. The clinic, at 2091 Lantern Ridge Drive, is celebrating its grand opening this week. The...

Richmond, KY · 8d

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UK HealthCare opens new Richmond clinic

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - University of Kentucky Health Care is celebrating the grand opening of its new clinic in Richmond. The 13,000-square-foot clinic offers primary care for all ages, physical therapy, sports medicine, imaging and a full-service pharmacy in one location. UK HealthCare officials said the clinic is an important...

Richmond, KY · 8d

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UK Chandler leads 15 Kentucky hospitals on Newsweek’s 2027 list

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital ranks first in Kentucky on Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027 list, leading 15 hospitals recognized across the commonwealth. Baptist Health Lexington placed second, followed by St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville and UK...

Lexington, KY · 8d

The Advocate-Messenger

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Ephraim McDowell warns of network change

DANVILLE, Ky. — Patients with Humana Medicare Advantage plans could face changes in their health care coverage at Ephraim McDowell Health beginning next year if the health system and insurer […]

Danville, KY · 8d

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Lincoln County discusses engine breaking concerns, ambulance funding

The Lincoln County Board of Commission met Thursday, Oct. 29. Highway Superintendent Terry Fluit requested board discussion and possible board action regarding dynamic engine braking/unmuffled engine braking signs. “We have a resident from the Southern part of Lincoln County that wants to talk about a possible ordinance to do dynamic...

Lincoln County, KY · 9d

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Meet the Owners: Kelly Waespe

As a cardiologist, Dr. Kelly Waespe, MD, has always been passionate about preventative health and helping people live longer, healthier lives. When she struggled to find a facility offering comprehensive longevity testing, including advanced assessments such as DEXA body composition scanning and VO₂max testing, she saw an opportunity to bring those services to Lexington under one roof by founding Revive Longevity Center.

Lexington, KY · 10d

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Baptist Health Receives Funds For Shelbyville Expansion

Baptist Health in Shelbyville is set to receive millions in state funding to expand health care services. In a release sent Tuesday, Shelby County Judge/Executive Dan Ison announced that Baptist Health is set to receive $3 million in state funding designated for Shelby County. Pending a final vote by the...

Shelbyville, KY · 15d

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Dialysis center to pay $175K after deaf Lexington patient denied interpreter

A settlement has been reached following an investigation into an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act at a Lexington dialysis center.

Lexington, KY · 16d

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SNN Dealbook: New Nursing Home Builds Gain Traction in Kentucky, West Virginia

Majestic Care is investing $50 million to build three new nursing homes in West Virginia. Meanwhile, Signature HealthCARE announced a JV with the University of Kentucky to add 105 nursing home beds, bolstering an existing partnership. University, Signature Partner to Build Nursing Home in Kentucky. SIgnature HealthCARE and the University...

West Virginia · 15d

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Cynthiana Lions Club gets update on orthopedic services

Lion Alex Caldwell, Executive Director of Strategy & Clinic Operations at Harrison Memorial Hospital, introduced the Oct. 20 program highlighting a new addition to the HMH Orthopedic service line. Michael Kidwell, Vice President of Orthopedics & Technology with OrthoSource/Smith & Nephew, was the guest speaker and gave a brief presentation...

Cynthiana, KY · 17d

Kentucky Lantern

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UK to open skilled nursing facility at Hamburg campus in Lexington

The University of Kentucky’s healthcare arm will open a skilled nursing facility at their new campus at Hamburg in Lexington, working with Louisville-based Signature HealthCARE. The 105-bed facility will be a halfway point between hospital and home, officials said. The UK Board of Trustees approved the deal on Friday morning. “Patients from every corner of […]

Lexington, KY · 21d

LEX18 News

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Jessamine County EMS continues to improve cardiac arrest survival rates

In one of the fastest growing areas in the state, Jessamine County EMS has earned national recognition for its pre-hospital cardiac and resuscitation care.

Jessamine County, KY · 23d

LEX18 News

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Lexington, KY · 25d

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Kentucky county mourns its judge-executive, who led in floods, storms, COVID-19

Breathitt County Judge-Executive Jeff Noble, who died Thursday in his second term, guided the people of Breathitt County through floods, storms and COVID-19. Noble, 65, who died after a six-year battle with cancer, was remembered Saturday by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for his leadership. "The loss of Breathitt County Judge/Executive...

Breathitt County, KY · 27d

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UK HealthCare breaks ground on $275M Hamburg East complex to bring specialty care closer to Lexington, Eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - City and state leaders joined University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare officials Thursday to break ground on a major new medical complex at Hamburg East – a project they say will expand access to specialty and primary care for families across Lexington and Eastern Kentucky.

Lexington, KY · 29d