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1 Jun 2010
Trish Cieslek, owner of the Perfect Setting in McDowell, KY, wanted to do something to honor the mothers of children with autism. Her solution was to donate a percentage of the sales from her business to the Highlands Center for Autism during the month prior to Mother’s Day. Trish stated, “I have friends who have children with autism and I have se...
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22 May 2010
Prestonsburg – The diagnosis and management of diabetes is an important component of good healthcare for a large percentage of our population. Those issues were examined more closely in a recent Community Diabetes Education Program hosted by Highlands Regional Medical Center.
Highlands Diabetes Educator Debbie Ousley, said “understanding diabe...
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21 May 2010
Prestonsburg - Highlands Regional Medical Center recently announced that Lab Department employee Helen Spence has been named Employee of the Month for May.
Helen joined Highlands in May, 2005 and serves as a Medical Lab Technician. Her nomination cited consistent courtesy in dealing with fellow employees and patients, along with a cheerful and p...
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21 May 2010
Prestonsburg – Focusing on the need for good health of area seniors, Highlands Regional Medical Center hosted the Highlands Senior Expo on May 6th at the Ramada Inn, Paintsville. The event was attended by close to 200 senior citizens throughout the Big Sandy region, who were welcomed by Highlands Health System Board Chairman Burl Spurlock.
Th...
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17 May 2010
A camera crew from Animal Planet was on the campus of Highlands Regional Medical Center last week to tape for an upcoming segment of a show called Monsters Inside Me. Dr. Bahram Forouzandeh, a Gastroenterologist at Highlands, was chosen to reenact a case dealing with a parasitic infection. The show should air some time in late August or early Septe...
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10 May 2010
Prestonsburg –May is national Mental Health Month, and the theme of the 2010 Mental Health Month is “Live Your Life Well”, an annual recognition of mental health which originated in 1949.
“This year’s theme is an opportunity for Highlands Regional Medical Center to promote health and wellness in homes throughout the region. We offer necessary se...
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10 May 2010
Prestonsburg – If Florence Nightingale were still living, she would celebrate her birthday on May 12. Not coincidentally, National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and concludes on May 12. At Highlands Regional Medical Center, it’s a cause for celebration!
“We could not be any more proud of our nursing staff at Highlands,” stated Vice Pres...
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10 May 2010
Prestonsburg – National Hospital Week is recognized across the nation this week, and Highlands Health System is using the annual celebration to recognize and to show appreciation to its professional team.
A reception is being held this week for all health system employees, at which time each will be presented with a special gift in recognition...
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10 May 2010
Prestonsburg – May is National Critical Care month, a time when healthcare professionals across the nation are recognized for their abilities and commitment to excellence. There is no shortage of outstanding critical care nurses at Highlands Regional Medical Center.
“The dedicated nursing professionals who care for critically ill patients and t...
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10 May 2010
Prestonsburg – When the basketball team of Wesley Christian School took the court this winter, part of the proceeds from one designated game were donated to Highlands Foundation, earmarked for Breast Cancer patients.
Wesley Christian students raised more than $150, which was used to purchase turbans from the American Cancer Society. The turbans...
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27 Apr 2010
Prestonsburg – During the week of April 19-25, volunteers across the nation had a spotlight on their spirit and work as America celebrated National Volunteer Week. The week is a signature event of the Points of Light Institute. Among the countless volunteers nationwide are the more than 70 volunteers who make a difference at Highlands Regional Medi...
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8 Apr 2010
Dr. Jeremy Parsons, a physician at the Harold Primary Care Clinic, recently made a week-long journey to Ouanaminthe, Haiti with the East Kentucky Mission team. This was Dr. Parsons’ second trip volunteering his time and services at the Institution Univers, which serves as a Christian-based private school and a medical clinic.
“People in Haiti...
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