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November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness, support loved ones, and empower those living with diabetes to manage their health. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose (blood sugar) levels…

Kentucky River Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of 3D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis, to its diagnostic services. This cutting-edge technology is clinically proven to significantly improve breast cancer detection rates while reducing the number of women needing follow-up tests…

Gynecologic cancers, which affect the female reproductive system, include cancers of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. You may not know much about many of these cancers affecting women because, often, they are some of the more challenging ones to…

Medicare Advantage IS NOT the same as traditional Medicare. There are key differences that can have a real impact on how, when, and where you get the medical care you might need.

Kentucky River Medical Center announced that effective July 1, 2024, it became a smoke and tobacco-free campus. The updated policy prohibits smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in and around all hospital structures—including in parking lots.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer ranks as the third most frequently diagnosed cancer globally. While early detection is critical, the disease is rising among younger individuals according to the latest report from the American Cancer Society...

Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kimberly Boggs, Marketing [email protected]  Kentucky River Clinics OPENS NEW LOCATION in Campton CAMPTON, KY (Jan. 9, 2024)—Kentucky River Clinics, a part of Kentucky River Medical Center, has opened a family...

January is known as an unofficial reset month, encouraging millions to create or reestablish a healthier lifestyle. Resolutions abound as more people join gyms, add more fruits and vegetables to their grocery orders, and schedule wellness appointments for the year....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Kimberly Boggs, Marketing [email protected]  Jackson, KY (October 9, 2023)—Dr. Aaron Johnson, DO, an internal medicine specialist with nearly 20 years of emergency care experience, has joined Kentucky River...

For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, especially after breathing in something that irritates them. False – We know that genetic, environmental, and occupational factors have all been linked