Day: November 27, 2023
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Over the holidays, encourage picky eaters to try something new
By Dr. Rhya Strifling UK HealthCare During the holiday season, there are all kinds of foods on the table. But for parents and caregivers, even the most joyous of family...
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Kentucky Hospital Association says its annual survey shows state continues to have an ‘acute shortage’ of health care workers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Hospital Association‘s annual Workforce Survey Report says Kentucky suffers from an “acute shortage” of health care workers, with nearly 13,000 job vacancies in hospitals...
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Emergency-room visits for respiratory illness in Kentucky went up for the sixth week in a row, as hospitalizations saw a slight dip
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As we head into the full swing of the holiday season and people start to gather indoors to celebrate while taking fewer precautions to...
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Knowing when to choose hospice care is a challenge; that’s highlighted by Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter’s end-of-life journey
“The death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter on Sunday, and the survival of her husband, former president Jimmy Carter, have exposed one of the most achingly difficult questions faced...
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Bardstown woman who needs a kidney transplant testifies in Congress to change transplant policy; bill passes
A Bardstown woman waiting on a kidney transplant shared her story with Congress and asked them to support legislation that would allow more than one organization to manage the country’s...