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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…

Kentucky River Medical Center (KRMC) in Jackson, KY, announced that it achieved a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “We’re thrilled that Kentucky River Medical Center has earned…

January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month, an initiative recognized by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), a program of the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA). The goal is to bring attention to the importance…

A healthy digestive system is essential to feeling well, particularly during the holidays when comfort foods abound. Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux, affect approximately 20% of adults in the U.S…

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…