Health Archives

Ft. Campbell nurse says she’s confident around COVID patients following her vaccination

by Rhonda Miller
January 31, 2021

As many Americans wait to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, a nurse at Ft. Campbell is reflecting on what it was like to recently get her second dose.

Kentucky launches website, hotline to help residents determine vaccine eligibility

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 29, 2021

The new resources are designed to help Kentuckians determine when they are eligible for the vaccine and where they can get it.

Health department: Wait 28 days before scheduling 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose

by Julia Hunter
January 27, 2021

The request follows guideline changes last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the recommended interval between doses.

Data suggest continued stress on Jennie Stuart despite drop in hospitalizations

by Julia Hunter
January 26, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations at Jennie Stuart Medical Center have declined from a recent peak, but newly released federal data show the hospital has been under what health care experts consider "extreme stress."

48-year-old Hopkinsville woman who died from coronavirus recognized by governor

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 25, 2021

Tara Felice Mahone, a court designated worker in Christian County, was the youngest child of City Councilwoman Patricia Waddell-Bell.

Health department cancels COVID-19 testing today at Tie Breaker Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 25, 2021

Testing, by appointment, is available at the health department.

COVID-19 vaccine: For some residents, it’s time for a second dose

by Julia Hunter
January 22, 2021

Health care workers who were among the first in the county to receive the COVID-19 vaccine started getting their second doses this week.

Data: Jennie Stuart’s COVID-19, ICU numbers grow, despite overall drop in hospitalizations

by Julia Hunter
January 19, 2021

From Jan. 8 to 14, the percentage of occupied ICU beds at Jennie Stuart was higher than any other time for which data is available.

Delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses will make supplies last longer but comes with risks

by Sanjay Mishra
January 17, 2021

What does it mean for the public if COVID-19 vaccine makers aren't able to replenish the supply to make sure that second doses are delivered on time?

State announces expansion of vaccination schedule to include those 60 and over

by Stu Johnson
January 15, 2021

Beshear said information about specific vaccination sites and sign-up procedures will come at the end of January.

Fauci: Rural residents should prepare for dark months ahead in pandemic

by Liz Carey
January 14, 2021

Rural areas can expect January and February to be difficult months for the pandemic.

Jennie Stuart’s COVID-19 hospitalizations reach dangerous level, data show

by Julia Hunter
January 12, 2021

During the most recent reporting week, Jennie Stuart's COVID-19 occupancy in the ICU and across the entire hospital reached dangerously high levels.