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The Test Most Men Skip—and Why That’s a Mistake

Most men who get prostate cancer feel completely fine. No pain. No warning. No reason, as far as they can tell, to sit in a doctor’s office and talk about it. That’s exactly what makes it dangerous—and exactly why September matters. Prostate cancer is the most...

An Important Update for WellCare Medicaid Patients

If you have coverage through WellCare, you may have received a letter saying that Kentucky River Medical Center (KRMC) and related clinics would be out of network. We understand that receiving a letter like that must have been unsettling. First, we are continuing to...

When Heat Becomes a Heart Problem

Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—for people with heart conditions, the heat can be dangerous. As temperatures climb this summer, Kentucky River Medical Center is reminding the community that heat and heart health are more connected than most people realize....