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Cholesterol 101

May 10, 2022

Cholesterol. You probably know that it’s an important factor when it comes to your overall health and wellness, but what is it, exactly? This month marks National Cholesterol Education Month, making it a perfect time to refresh our knowledge on the ins and outs of cholesterol and understand how it affects your health.

Know Where to Get Care

May 10, 2022

Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. As we continue to navigate COVID-19 within our community with varying protocols for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital wants you to know that our commitment to providing a broad range...

Blood Sugar Testing

May 10, 2022

Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important...

How Healthy is Your Heart?

May 10, 2022

Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one...

Colonoscopy Screenings

March 1, 2022

A colonoscopy is a screening that can identify cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous.

Protect Yourself with Immunizations

February 1, 2022

If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played...

Kids ENT Health: Signs It's Time to See a Specialist

February 1, 2022

Ear, nose and throat conditions are one of the most common reasons for which kids visit the pediatrician every year. In fact, ear infections are the most common type of illness in children. Other frequent pediatric ENT issues include tonsillits and sinusitis.

Get Vaccinated for Flu Season

October 1, 2021

It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last...

Be Cool: Tips to Help You Beat the Heath and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer

June 1, 2021

With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll. However you choose to enjoy...

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