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Telemedicine at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
December 2, 2020
In early 2019, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital began developing its telemedicine offerings as part of a soon-to-be-announced Schoolhouse Health initiative. The goal was to connect students throughout Pulaski County with health care providers at Lake Cumberland for services including well-child checks, sick visits, screenings and more. However, with the onset...
read moreYoung Stroke Survivor Shares Gratitude For Another Holiday Spent With Family
November 30, 2020
Having a stroke can be a terrifying emergency for anyone, but especially for a younger patient - to suddenly not be able to sit up on your own, talk normally, or move your body like you believe you should be able to is a shock. Fortunately for Danielle Hacker, she...
read moreDetecting Lung Cancer Early: Why a Screening Could Save Your Life
November 13, 2020
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is responsible for 12.7% of all diagnosed new cancers each year and 22.4 percent of cancer deaths in the U.S. Learn about a potentially life-saving lung cancer screening test that is available at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
read moreCelebrating Safely: How to Keep You, Your Family, and Your Community Healthy This Holiday Season
November 6, 2020
As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and rethink how we celebrate during the upcoming holiday season.
read moreBlood Donations: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 4, 2020
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery,...
read moreDIABETES: What You Should Know
November 2, 2020
If you aren’t living with diabetes, there’s a good chance that at least one of the friends or loved ones who you’ll see this upcoming holiday season is affected by the disease. With November recognized as American Diabetes Month, it’s a great time to learn more about this condition and...
read morePracticing Safe Medication Habits Helps Make Homes and Communities Healthier
October 22, 2020
Most of us have taken medicine to help heal from illness or injury at some point in our lives. Medications are a frequently important part of the healing process and can be essential in managing ongoing conditions. However, while medications can provide many benefits, their misuse can pose a serious...
read moreGive Yourself the Gift of Good Health
October 19, 2020
As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority.
read moreAn Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
October 1, 2020
Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40...
read moreLake Cumberland Regional Hospital Unveils New Surgical Robot
September 22, 2020
New equipment for general surgeons provides precision during surgery, plus faster recovery and fewer complications for patients
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