Commonwealth Journal

Health Department discusses importance of immunizations

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With reports of respiratory illnesses on the rise, a Lake Cumberland District Health Department public service announcement is urging the public to consider the importance of getting immunizations for viruses such as influenza, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Help the Homeless active during sub-freezing temperatures

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When temperatures drop below freezing, many Pulaski Countians only have to worry about keeping their home’s pipes warm enough to keep from bursting. Others however have much more severe concerns — simply finding a place to keep warm.

Rogers announces nearly $213 award for Kentucky rural healthcare

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced Kentucky has been awarded $212.9 million from the new Rural Health Transformation Fund through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Earlier this year, Congressman Rogers voted for the…

A Season Remembered, a Reality Revealed in 1924

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As we look back one last time to December of 1924, it’s tempting to imagine the Christmas season of that era as a simpler, gentler time. Few people alive today remember that year firsthand, but many of our parents or…

PCSO gives presentation on Child Exploitation

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On December 23, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office presented information on Child Exploitation to medical professionals at Somerset Pediatrics and Adolescents.