LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is partnering with Lee Anne Pope, wife of UK men’s basketball coach Mark Pope, on a new public awareness campaign encouraging Kentuckians to talk with their health care providers about cancer screenings. The “Set Your Screen” campaign aims to encourage people to get recommended cancer screenings and detect cancer at an earlier stage, when treatment can be more successful. Pope has a personal connection to the issue. Her father died from prostate cancer at age 52, while her mother has twice been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pope said her mother’s […]

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LOGAN, W.Va. — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Paramedic Program has received continued accreditation following a five-year review by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The program completed the review with no citations from CAAHEP, indicating it met applicable accreditation requirements without deficiencies requiring formal citations. The review examined the program’s curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, clinical and field experiences, resources, administration and continuous quality improvement efforts. “This achievement is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners,” said Mike Smith, program director. “A citation-free five-year review demonstrates […]

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by ROD [email protected] CLINTWOOD, Va. — A monthlong drug investigation and enforcement operation in Dickenson County resulted in 46 arrests and 185 charges, the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The sheriff’s office worked with the Clintwood Police Department and Virginia State Police on the operation, which was conducted in connection with the county’s annual drug indictment roundup, according to an Oct. 2 news release. The operation targeted people identified through ongoing investigations into the illegal distribution and possession of controlled substances in Dickenson County and surrounding communities. Investigators developed cases, obtained indictments and warrants, and coordinated arrests throughout the […]

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