Medicine

Hysterectomy procedures vary widely in scarring

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus. It's the most commonly performed gynecologic procedure, with approximately 500,000 of these surgeries performed in the U.S. each year.

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MEDICINE

Historical designation delays plans for HealthFirst clinic

With demolition scheduled to begin next month, construction on the $11.7 million, federally funded public health clinic on Southland Drive is being pushed back because the 1950s-era buildings on the site might be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
MEDICINE

Clinic site's historic review lagging

Two and a half years after HealthFirst Bluegrass was awarded a $11.7 million federal grant to build a new health clinic, a federally required review to determine the historic significance of the property on the site is taking place.
BLUEGRASS MOMS

UK researchers testing product that can freshen breath, lower cholesterol

Who hasn't longed for a product that gives you fresh breath, a healthy mouth and — lower cholesterol?
MEDICINE

Do you know the top risk factors for heart attack and stroke?

In a recent study, 1,000 people — half of whom had experienced either a heart attack or stroke — were asked what they thought were the most important risk factors for both.
LOCAL NEWS

Land deal to create HealthFirst's new clinic raises questions

Most agree a $11.7 million public health clinic that could help thousands of poor people get medical and dental treatment would be positive for Lexington. But opinions vary dramatically about benefits of the land deal between developer Ted J. Mims and HealthFirst Bluegrass to create the clinic at...
FAMILY

Take care of your skin in the sun

As the weather turns warmer and children and adults spend more time outside, preventing sunburns becomes important. A sunburn occurs when the skin becomes burned from exposure to invisible light called ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light comes from the sun and can cause a sunburn when a person is in...
FAMILY

Local filmmakers seek donations to make movie about Jarrett's Joy Cart

Two Lexington filmmakers are hoping to make a movie about Jarrett Mynear, the 13-year-old boy who, before he died of cancer, inspired others with his giving spirit and whose legacy is Jarrett's Joy Cart.
MEDICINE

Audit to scrutinize $11.7 million Lexington public health clinic; HealthFirst says it's moving forward

The real estate deal that was designed to bring a public health clinic to Southland Drive is now the focus of an investigation by state Auditor Adam Edelen.
MEDICINE

High blood pressure is greatest risk factor for stroke

In the United States, approximately 795,000 people will have a stroke annually.
MEDICINE

Cost of care varies greatly at Lexington hospitals, data shows

Costs for various types of major medical care at Lexington hospitals — including treatment for heart attack, joint replacement and kidney failure — varied wildly in data provided by the federal government this week.