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    Jan 11, 2013 |Story| AM News

  1. News brief: Protect yourself from the flu

    The flu season is in full swing; however, you can protect yourself and others from acquiring the dreaded flu bug. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season.
    The flu season is in full swing; however, you can protect yourself and others from acquiring the dreaded flu bug. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. Ephraim McDowell Health said other simple things to protect...

    Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Drugs and Medicines, Sneezing, Flu Vaccine, Preventative Medicine

    2. Dec 26, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  2. Flu cases on the rise across Kentucky

    While health departments across the state have amped up their efforts regarding influenza, the Jessamine County Health Department hasn’t had a confirmed case during this flu season.
    mmoore@jessaminejournal.com
    While health departments across the state have amped up their efforts regarding influenza, the Jessamine County Health Department hasn’t had a confirmed case during this flu season. “There haven’t been any cases reported to us, but...

    Tags: Flu Vaccine, Pharmaceuticals, Nursing Homes, Health Organizations, Long Term Care

    3. Oct 31, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  3. Nailing down the truth about shingles

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles, or herpes zoster. While the risk of this disease is greatest in the elderly population, anyone who has had chickenpox, including children, are at some risk. About half of all cases occur among people of both sexes who are 60 years old and older. There are approximately 1 million cases each year in the U.S.
    County coroner
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles, or herpes zoster. While the risk of this disease is greatest in the elderly population, anyone who has had...

    Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Health Treatments, Cancer, Skin Rash, Building Material

    4. Oct 5, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  4. FIV: Another devastating cat disease

    FIV, or feline immunodeficiency virus, is a virus specific to cats. It is in the same family of viruses as HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. Make no mistake: The cat FIV virus cannot infect humans and the human HIV virus cannot infect cats.
    FIV, or feline immunodeficiency virus, is a virus specific to cats. It is in the same family of viruses as HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. Make no mistake: The cat FIV virus cannot infect humans and the human HIV virus cannot infect cats. People are...

    Tags: HIV, Viral Diseases and Infections, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Preventative Medicine

    5. Oct 6, 2012 |Story| AM News

  5. LOOKING BACK: From our files for Oct. 7, 2012

    <strong>100 years ago &mdash; 1912</strong>
    100 years ago — 1912 In St. Clairsville, Ohio, during the Veterans of the 98th Ohio celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Perryville, Ky., an old soldier told of a member of Company H of that regiment who was the only man who ever...

    Tags: Jackson Park, Environmental Issues, Punishment, Waste, Justice System

    6. Sep 29, 2012 |Story| AM News

  6. LOOKING BACK: From our files for Sept. 30, 2012

    <strong>100 years ago &mdash; 1912</strong>&nbsp;
    100 years ago — 1912  The cornerstone of the new Christian Church was set this afternoon before a large gathering of worshippers. The corner stone contains the following articles: memorial letters, copies of the day’s The Daily Advocate,...

    Tags: Vaccines, Preventative Medicine, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Polio, Charles Lane

    7. Sep 28, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  7. Clark County health focus of MAPP workshop

    Clark County is now half-way through the MAPP process, after a day-long community workshop.
    The Winchester Sun
    Clark County is now half-way through the MAPP process, after a day-long community workshop. The MAPP process (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership) began in Clark County November 2011, a six-step model used to develop a community health...

    Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    8. Sep 28, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  8. Feline leukemia virus very deadly to cats

    In general, cats often get the short end of the stick or at least the short end of discussion. Cats take the back seat to dogs in almost every media exposure. They might get to equally share the limelight with dogs on America&rsquo;s Funniest Videos, but there are definitely 10 times more movies starring dogs than cats.
    In general, cats often get the short end of the stick or at least the short end of discussion. Cats take the back seat to dogs in almost every media exposure. They might get to equally share the limelight with dogs on America’s Funniest Videos,...

    Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pharmaceuticals, Cancer, Gastroenteritis, Symptoms

    9. Sep 20, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  9. Input on MAPP process sought in Clark County

    The Clark County Health Department and the Clark Regional Foundation for the Promotion of Health are seeking public input to complete the third phase of the MAPP process.
    The Winchester Sun
    The Clark County Health Department and the Clark Regional Foundation for the Promotion of Health are seeking public input to complete the third phase of the MAPP process. The community is invited to take part in a workshop Sept. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30...

    Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthcare Policies

    10. Sep 7, 2012 |Story| AM News

  10. CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Making shots hurt less

    If you have an infant, you may be dreading the time when your child is due to receive his first immunizations. Regular vaccinations will begin shortly after your child&rsquo;s birth and continue through the age of 18. These immunizations are important to help prevent diseases in your child.
    Contributing writer
    If you have an infant, you may be dreading the time when your child is due to receive his first immunizations. Regular vaccinations will begin shortly after your child’s birth and continue through the age of 18. These immunizations are important...

    Tags: Vaccines, Preventative Medicine

    11. Jul 27, 2012 |Story| AM News

  11. Local health officials take precautions against spread of whooping cough

    With the number of whooping cough cases growing statewide and in nearby Madison County, area health officials are ramping up efforts to make sure the potentially fatal condition doesn't spread.
    dbrock@amnews.com
    With the number of whooping cough cases growing statewide and in nearby Madison County, area health officials are ramping up efforts to make sure the potentially fatal condition doesn't spread. State health workers have predicted a big year for...

    Tags: Tetanus, Pharmaceuticals, Symptoms, Nursing, Medical Specialization

    12. Aug 1, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  12. Jessamine County Calendar for Aug. 2

    THURSDAY — The Jessamine County Public Library will host Spellbinders chapter meeting and story swap from 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY — The Gospel on the Green concert series will feature Heritage followed by The Patriot Quartet. Music starts at 7 p.m....

    Tags: Painting, Panera Bread Company, Cancer, Microsoft Corporation, Services and Shopping

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