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As summer winds down and the air cools, fall ushers in the familiar signs of changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy traditions. Unfortunately, it also signals the start of cold and flu season. That’s why August—National Immunization Awareness Month—is the perfect time to highlight ways…

July is Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) Safety Awareness Month—a time to remember important skin safety tips during the months when UV rays are most intense. Overexposure to UV radiation can cause serious health issues, including skin cancer…

Kentucky River Medical Center (KRMC) hosted a ribbon-cutting on June 30 to celebrate the completion of its newly remodeled Emergency Room. The renovations include new flooring, fresh paint, and updated signage, creating a more modern and…

June is both National Hernia Awareness Month and Men’s Health Awareness Month, offering an important opportunity to spotlight a condition that disproportionately affects men: hernias. While hernias can occur in anyone, inguinal hernias—located…

Sun damage can happen at any age. May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to revisit the importance of protecting skin from harmful UV rays. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with one in five Americans developing it by the age of 70…

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a time to share information about the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 44 (13% of cancer diagnoses in this age range). A 2024 American Cancer Society (ACS) report found that while…

Transitioning from hospital care to home can take time. Kentucky River Medical Center offers swing bed services, and an inpatient rehabilitation program designed to provide continued medical care and therapy for those recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Our team…

Who does the Measles Virus infect? Unvaccinated people or people with natural immunity. How does the virus spread? Via airborne droplets. How long after exposure can you develop symptoms? 7-21 days after exposure. How long are you contagious?…

Kentucky River Medical Center (KRMC) will resume operations on Mon., Feb. 17, at 3 p.m., following the precautionary flood evacuation. KRMC clinics will reopen on Tues., Feb. 18 at regular times. “Following a thorough assessment of our facilities, we have confirmed…

Kentucky River Medical Center has activated its emergency response plan due to flooding concerns. All hospital patients are being transported to Three Rivers Medical Center, Clark Regional, and Norton System in Louisville…