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Giving Birth During a Pandemic | The McAlpin's Story
August 14, 2020Pregnancy comes with anticipation and excitement - of becoming parents and raising a child - but also anxiety about what it will be like to give birth and ultimately, care for a baby. COVID-19 adds a new level of stress and fear and for new parents, Hannah and Tucker McAlpin, navigating this challenging time was nothing like they had planned but so very memorable in the end.
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Know Where to Go to Get the Care You Need
August 13, 2020Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices.
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Your Health. Our Heroes: LCRH Business Office
July 23, 2020In this series, we're introducing the community to some of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital's Heroes. We hope you enjoy getting to know them and learning more about those that are dedicated to providing the high-quality care that you know and trust. TODAY'S FEATURED HEROES: Kevin Albert, Director of Patient Financial Services & the LCRH Business…
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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital unveils Schoolhouse Health
July 20, 2020In coordination with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH), Lake Cumberland Medical Associates (LCMA), today unveiled Lake Cumberland Schoolhouse Health, in collaboration with Pulaski County, Somerset Independent, and Science Hill Independent Schools. Lake Cumberland Schoolhouse Health will serve these three districts and, through the districts’ school…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
June 15, 2020With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy a…
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
May 18, 2020Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Dr. Daniel Gallo, a pediatrician with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, to talk about the importance of continuing to seek proper care for your child and answer some frequently asked questions regarding children’s health during this time.
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
May 12, 2020Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy. Lake Cumberland…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 04, 2020When it comes to protecting ourselves during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are following CDC guidelines, practicing social distancing and doing everything we can to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe and healthy. All those things are very important. But there is another important facet of our health that we should not ignore during this time – our mental health.
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 23, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such – it’s important to seek care in an emergency.
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