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Community Calendar: Feb. 11, 2013
TODAY — Book fair, Hannah McClure library, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The Pink Ribbon Partners will meet at the Cairn. — AARP tax preparation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Annex of Central Baptist Church, 101 W. Lexington Ave. The service is free...
Tags: Interior Policy, Religion and Belief, Diabetes, Politics, Housing and Urban Planning
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Free test kits available for Kentuckians to test for radon
news@jessaminejournal.comThe Kentucky Department for Public Health is encouraging residents to start the year by testing their homes for radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can enter homes through cracks in the floor or spaces around utility pipes and...Tags: Lung Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Jessamine County Health Department offers exercise classes
Jessamine County Health DepartmentFor those interested in starting an exercise program in the New Year, the Jessamine County Health Department (JCHD) can help. Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Broken Hip, Osteoporosis, Head Injuries, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Verdict in 2000 Clark County slaying tossed
The Winchester SunThe Kentucky Court of Appeals overturned a Clark County man’s murder conviction and life sentence Friday after ruling that his attorney at the time of his arrest was ineffective. Christopher McGorman Jr., 27, will now have a new trial in Madison...Tags: Justice System, Behavioral Conditions, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials
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Clark County school district employees to get one-time salary increase
Full-time certified and classified school district staff will receive an early Christmas present this year. The Clark County Board of Education unanimously approved Tuesday a one-time $900 salary add-on for the employees to be paid in December. The...
Tags: Nursing, Medical Specialization, Georgetown, Government Health Care, Health Insurance
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Health column: Managing diabetes during disasters
There are some general health tips that you should remember during a disaster. These are very important in the proper care and management of your diabetes. It is important for you to stick to your meal plan as much as possible during a disaster. Make...
Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Diabetes, First Aid
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Letter: Mental Illness Awareness Week
Dear editor, Oct. 7-13 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. It is a time to learn about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mental illnesses are medical illnesses that affect all communities. One in four...
Tags: Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Conditions, Republican Party, Mental Health, Democratic Party
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Garrard County Fiscal Court rejects health tax increase
kpeek@amnews.comLANCASTER — Garrard Fiscal Court declined to approve a tax increase Wednesday for the health department. The health district had requested its tax rate be increased by .25 of a cent, citing the need to offset cuts in funding and avoid possible...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Job Layoffs, John Wilson, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Clark County Health Dept. cutting some services
Because of changes in funding distribution from the Department of Public Health, the Clark County Health Department will no longer provide certain services to patients residing outside of the county. The Clark County Board of Health unanimously...
Tags: Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Women, Infants and Children, Health Treatments, Breast Cancer
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News Briefs for Sept. 17, 2012
Garrard County library events This week’s activities at the Garrard County Public Library include: Prime Time Family Reading Time — This family reading program, sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities council and the Garrard County Family...
Tags: Chiropractic, Personal Service, Physical Conditions, Medical Procedures and Tests, High Blood Pressure
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Jessamine County Health Department offers 'Strong Women' program
news@jessaminejournal.comBeginning Aug. 28, the Jessamine County Health Department (JCHD) will offer a new session of “Strong Women,” a free 10-week moderate-intensity exercise program for women aged 50 and over. Strong Women is designed to improve the health and...Tags: Arthritis, Heart Disease, Obesity, Diabetes, Osteoporosis
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HANDS program expanding in Clark, Powell counties
The Winchester SunClark County has been selected to participate in an expansion of a state-wide program aimed at helping young families. The HANDS¿program (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) is operated through local health departments in all counties in...Tags: Family
Feb 11, 2013
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Jan 30, 2013
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Dec 27, 2012
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Nov 19, 2012
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Nov 14, 2012
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Oct 22, 2012
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Oct 10, 2012
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Sep 20, 2012
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Sep 21, 2012
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Sep 17, 2012
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Sep 5, 2012
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Jul 27, 2012
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