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Back to the Future | Jason's Story
February 09, 2021Lake Cumberland’s 3D robotic technology provides one Russell County patient a return to the life he loves.
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Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 01, 2021Each February we celebrate American Heart Month – a perfect time to refocus on staying heart healthy and giving this important organ the attention it deserves.
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Put Your Best Fork Forward in 2021
January 07, 2021As you move forward with your commitment to a healthier diet and lifestyle in 2021, Dianna Maybrier, Registered Dietitian at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, offers several tips for success !
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
January 06, 2021A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come.
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Telemedicine at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
December 02, 2020In 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 of COVID-19, Lake Cumberland’s telemedicine services quickly evolved into much more than that
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Detecting Lung Cancer Early: Why a Screening Could Save Your Life
November 13, 2020November 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.
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Celebrating Safely: How to Keep You, Your Family, and Your Community Healthy This Holiday Season
November 06, 2020As 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.
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Blood Donations: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 04, 2020Every 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, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the lives of up to three people.
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DIABETES: What You Should Know
November 02, 2020If 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 how you can help prevent and fight it.
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Practicing Safe Medication Habits Helps Make Homes and Communities Healthier
October 22, 2020Most 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 health risk to you and your community.
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