Diabetes is a serious health condition all too frequently seen in Eastern Kentucky. In fact, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, nearly one in five people have been diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, many diabetic patients across the region also find themselves battling vision loss that has been attributed to diabetes. Statistics recently published
In the United States, cold and flu season generally takes place between October and May, with the peak taking place between December and March. In addition to influenza, another annual concern is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which is making its presence known this fall across Kentucky in addition to colds and other respiratory illnesses. During
In recent years, the emergence of multiple specialties and subspecialties in healthcare can be a source of confusion for patients when a medical need arises. Many patients struggle trying to make decisions about which provider to see for which concerns. However, much of that confusion can be eliminated by having a primary care provider commonly
Obesity is a complex disease that affects the body in many ways and is much more serious than simply a cosmetic concern. When a person’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for his or her weight, he or she is considered obese. This can cause high blood pressure, diabetes, extreme joint pain, sleep
