Healthcare in Kentucky

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Kentucky takes the lead in Big Blue Slam blood drive competition

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John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

January 29, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Big Blue Slam blood drive competition between Kentucky and Florida is heating up, with UK fans making…

How To Develop A Positive Body Image With Dr. Courtney Lueking U.k. Co Op

U.K. Co-op Dr. Lueking, How to develop a positive body image

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John Croft,

January 28, 2025

Flu cases on the rise in Lexington

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John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

January 17, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reports a significant rise in flu cases, with 204 lab-confirmed cases for the week ending December 28, 2024,…

Lexington Diagnostic Center Health and Wellness Clinic

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John Croft,

January 13, 2025

Talking Kids with Dr. Caitlynn discusses helmets for babies

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John Croft,

December 5, 2024

Talking Kids Trick Or Treat Safety

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John Croft,

October 31, 2024

Alzheimer's Committee Members Jaidyn Hoover And Shelby Bass Talk About The Benefit's Of The Walk To End Alzheimer's Organization

Members talk about benefit's of Alzheimer's organization

Community

John Croft,

October 17, 2024

New Interim Commissioner Of Health In Lexington

New interim commissioner of health appointed in Lexington

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John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

October 15, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— The Board of Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Davis as the new interim commissioner of health. Officials confirmed that…

Ephraim Mcdowell Health Presents A Sensory Friendly Spooktacular Glow Party

Ephraim McDowell's Sensory Friendly Spooktacular Glow Party

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John Croft,

October 10, 2024

Talking Kids Dr. Iddings talks about the trend of 'chroming'

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John Croft,

October 10, 2024

Brittany Baines and Erin Gillespie talk about Alzheimer programs

Community

John Croft,

October 9, 2024

Health Department offering free flu shot clinic

Community

John Croft,

October 3, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is hosting a free flu shot clinic Thursday, as local officials emphasize the importance of…

Two new cases of whooping cough confirmed in Lexington

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John Croft, WTVQ News Desk,

October 2, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has confirmed two new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, this past week. This…