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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: What Women Should Know
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about cervical cancer, its risk factors, and the steps women can take to protect their health. Thanks to regular screening and early detection, cervical cancer deaths have declined significantly over the past several decades…
Quitting Smoking Can Add Years to Your Life—Even After a Cancer Diagnosis, Experts Say
This December, as families and friends reflect on upcoming New Year’s resolutions, Rebecca Holbrook-Watkins, APRN is reminding residents that it is never too late to quit smoking. Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in cigarettes, e-cigarettes…
Lung Cancer: Catching It Early Saves Lives
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Yet there’s growing hope thanks to advances in screening and early detection. “If lung cancer is found before it spreads, treatment is often more effective and survival rates are significantly higher,” said Dr. Aaron Johnson…
Putting Yourself on the Calendar: Why Women Must Advocate for Their Breast Health
Breast cancer affects many in our community—whether you are one of the eight women diagnosed, or you know someone facing the disease—it touches everyone. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in 2025, an estimated 316,950 women…
Know the Signs: Raising Awareness for Thyroid Cancer in Our Community
September marks Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about this disease, raising awareness of risk factors and symptoms, and promoting the importance of early detection and treatment. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped…
Gear Up for Sick Season
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…
The Reality of Sun Damage
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 Hosts Ribbon Cutting For Remodeled Emergency Room
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…
Recognizing the Signs: June is Hernia and Men’s Health Awareness Month
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…
Why Sun Protection Matters at Any Age
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…