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UK HealthCare and St. Mary’s Medical Center Join Eastern Kentucky Healthcare Coalition

5 Jun 2013
UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY and St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV are now members of the Eastern Kentucky Healthcare Coalition. The two organizations join original members Highlands Regional Medical Center (Prestonsburg, KY), Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (Ashland, KY), and St. Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead, KY) in the coa...
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Highlands Wins Prestigious Circle of Friends Award

Warman accepting the Circle of Friends award 3 Jun 2013
Lexington, KY - Highlands Health System was once again presented with the Circle of Friends Special Achievement Award by the Kentucky Hospital Association. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Hospital Association, held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, KY. Highlands’ President and CEO, Bud Warman, accepted the award on...
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Highlands Wellness Center Offers Fitness Classes

Highlands Wellness Center 15 May 2013
Prestonsburg, KY – The Wellness Center at Highlands Health System, long known for its workout facilities within the Eastern Kentucky area, has expanded their reach by offering fitness classes. The Wellness Center’s initial class will be Zumba, offered Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30pm - 5:30pm and 6:30pm - 7:30pm, through a certified ins...
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Highlands Health System Receives Awards at Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Josh Johnson receiving his leadership award 14 May 2013
Prestonsburg, KY - Highlands Health System recently accepted two awards at the annual Floyd County Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Jenny Wiley Convention Center. The banquet recognizes local area leaders for their accomplishments and contributions to the community throughout the year. Highlands Foundation Board Chairman, Greg Wilson, was hon...
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Highlands Holds Senior Expo

Senior Expo attendees 6 May 2013
Paintsville, KY –Highlands Health System held their annual Senior Expo at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville. The event was attended by approximately 200 senior citizens, with 20 community partners displaying exhibits and providing information to attendees. May is Elder Abuse Awareness month and a variety of topics were covered regarding the safety and...
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Highlands Attends Senator McConnell’s Update on Washington

Senator McConnell addressing healthcare 1 May 2013
Pikeville, KY – Highlands Health System showed support for Eastern Kentucky and learned about the important changes taking place in our area by attending the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The luncheon featured United States Senator and Republican Leader, Mitch McConnell, who provided an Update on Washington. Senator McConnell has...
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Highlands Prepares for Disaster with Participation in Regional Drill

Volunteers exited decontamination tent and are readied for transfer to the ER 29 Apr 2013
Prestonsburg, KY - Highlands Health System recently participated in the “Operation Omega Shield” disaster drill. Highlands coordinated the drill along with the help of the Health Planning Coalition, which works with various healthcare facilities and organizations in the surrounding counties to help prepare for disaster. The drill consisted of a...
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Highlands Foundation Holds 2nd Annual Cast a Line Fishing Tournament

1st Place winners (L to R) T.J. McDonald and Bart Vaughn 25 Apr 2013
Paintsville, KY – In continuation of Autism Awareness month, the Highlands Foundation held their 2nd Annual Cast a Line for Autism fishing tournament at Paintsville Lake, raising almost $7,800. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the Highlands Center for Autism, and will be used to help children with autism spectrum disorder receive tre...
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Parents of children with autism fighting for insurance payments in KY

23 Apr 2013
FRANKFORT, KY — Tyler Hall's autistic 2-year-old son could speak only a few words in January 2012 when he entered the Highlands Center for Autism in Prestonsburg. More than a year later, the 3-year-old has learned dozens of new words and can dress and feed himself. His parents also can do something new: "We can go out to eat," Tyler Hall said. "Non...
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Despite law, some families lack autism coverage

23 Apr 2013
By BEN FINLEY — Associated Press FRANKFORT, KY — When Kentucky passed a law in 2010 to require insurers to cover autism treatment, Heather Dales felt like a weight had lifted off her family, until she billed the insurance company. Since the law took effect in early 2011, Dales said the plan failed to reimburse her and her husband for tens of thou...
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Highlands Participates in Magoffin County Career Day

Scott Arnett, M.D., of Highlands Primary Care, taking questions from the students 23 Apr 2013
Salyersville, KY - Highlands Health System joined approximately 50 other local organizations for a career day held at Magoffin County High School. Over 1,600 students, ranging from 5th to 12th grade, were in attendance gathering information on many careers and the courses needed to attain those professions. Highlands showed students examples of cur...
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Highlands Holds Fourth Annual 5K

The participants starting the race 10 Apr 2013
PAINTSVILLE, KY - The Highlands Foundation kicked off Autism Awareness Month by hosting the Fourth Annual Autism Jigsaw 5K on Saturday, April 6th, beginning at the Highlands Medical Office Building in Paintsville. Approximately 275 people registered for the event. Between registrations and donations, the race yielded roughly $17,000 in funds for th...
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