The advancements in medical technology, technique and pain management has made it possible for some patients to have a total joint replacement surgery as an outpatient. TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is the first provider to offer this surgical service to qualifying patients. To learn more, click here.
Obesity is a known risk factor for severe illness when contracting COVID-19. Cleveland Clinic Research shows that bariatric surgery may reduce severity of COVID-19 in patients with obesity, and it’s prompting more people to go under the knife in an effort to lose weight. Today’s Living Well has more.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — In alignment with their four strategic goals, the South Central Workforce Development Board has released a regional workforce year-in-review summary for 2020. From January 2020 through December 2020, the South Central Workforce Development Board engaged with over 1,100 employers in the region. “Engagement” includes interactions such as hiring events, incumbent worker training, and direct services. The…
For this week’s VIP interview, WNKY’s Josh Shortt talks with Dan Klein from My 3:59 about the movement, and how to get involved.
Barren County Extension Agent Latoya Drake joins SoKY Sunrise to discuss some tips to sustain your New Year’s resolution of eating healthy. To find your nearest extension office, click here.
In this week’s Voices of Honor, we hear about a free transportation service for veterans who need assistance getting to and from the VA hospitals in Tennessee.
For more than 228,000 Americans expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, there are several burdens to overcome, including the social stigma associated with the disease. Today’s Living Well shares some new hope for these patients.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Bowling Green is partnering with the Kentucky Department of Public Health to be a COVID vaccine administration site for healthcare personnel who desire to be vaccinated and meet the state’s definition of covered healthcare personnel in phase 1a of COVID-19 vaccine deployment. In Kentucky, all healthcare personnel working in clinical settings (i.e., places where…
