You are at the hospital because you need prompt care for your illness or injury. Without the right medical attention, your condition might worsen, and you might experience unnecessary pain. It would be impossible to provide every patient with immediate medical attention, even in a…
You needed immediate medical treatment for your heart attack, stroke, brain aneurysm, or another medical emergency. That’s why you went to the emergency room rather than making an appointment with your doctor. Kentucky Emergency Room Wait Times On average, patients in Kentucky wait anywhere from…
Patients in the 21st century benefit from medical tests and treatments that were not always available. Radiation makes diagnostic tests like x-rays and CT scans possible, and radiation is an effective treatment for some kinds of cancer. However, radiation can also be dangerous and deadly…
Cerebral palsy is a term commonly used to describe a group of health conditions that impact a person’s movement. Not all types of cerebral palsy are the same, however, and to help your child after a cerebral palsy diagnosis, it is essential to understand your…
Approximately 1,300 cargo tank rollovers occur each year in the United States, on average, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These rollover accidents can be catastrophic for cargo tank drivers and anyone who is near the truck when it overturns. Common Causes…
On August 1, 2019, a devastating pipeline explosion occurred in Lincoln County just outside a mobile home park. One person was killed, five were injured, and several homes were destroyed when flames from the resulting fire reached over 300 feet into the air. The explosion…