Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

Saturday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would open up funds to be used for firefighters to be reimbursed for cancer screenings. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the bill. Stay […]

RCHS Softball to host LaRue tonight, Strike Out Cancer event tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will host the LaRue County Lady Hawks at the Kay Morris Softball Complex this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tomorrow, the Lady Lakers will host an inter squad scrimmage "Strike Out Cancer." It will get underway... Read More.

Beshear signs cancer biomarker testing bill

Thursday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

A new bill will require Kentucky health insurers to cover biomarker testing for cancer. House Bill 180 passed with bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Andy Beshear this week, going into effect Jan. 1. […]

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

Thursday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Thirteen-year-old Mason Hargrove is like a lot of boys his age. He plays sports and likes to spend time with his friends and younger siblings. He’s a 7th grader who suits up at wide receiver […]

Health Department Urges Colon Cancer Screenings

Monday, November 18 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland area has some of the highest rates of colon cancer in Kentucky but has some of the lowest rates of colon cancer screening, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Colorectal […]

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Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

RCHS Softball to host LaRue tonight, Strike Out Cancer event tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Beshear signs cancer biomarker testing bill

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

Health Department Urges Colon Cancer Screenings

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