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Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning — sometimes called CAT scanning — is a noni
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and a time we should familiarize ourselves with the signs of a stroke: F ace drooping A rm weakness S peech difficulty T ime to call 911 The FAST campaign helps remind us that time lost is brain lost. Because
Call 606-789-0042 to sign up today We have been selected to be a regional COVID-19 vaccination center. Give us a call to schedule your vaccine today! Must be 18 years of age or older. Please bring your photo ID and insurance card to your appointment
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center administered the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and staff of the school districts in Johnson County in accordance with guidelines from the Kentucky Department of Public Health last week. More tha
Paul B. Hall Wound Healing Center is proud to announce receiving the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award. The Center has scored in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics® Wound Care Centers® on the Clinical Excellence measure,
On February 18, Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center hosted a blood drive with Kentucky Blood Center. Through a snow and ice storm, 21 employees registered to donate and a total of 16 pints of blood were collected for local patients. “Hosting a bloo
Every February, the United States recognizes American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart health. This year, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is focusing on hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a leading risk fac
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center recently began administering COVID-19 vaccines to teachers and staff of all school districts in Johnson County in accordance with guidelines from the Kentucky Department of Public Health. More than 300 staff memb
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s Outpatient Diabetes Education Program has achieved the significant milestone of reaccreditation by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Reaccreditation represents a high level o
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to be certain heart failure patients receiv
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negativ
COVID-19 rightfully remains a top priority in our community. As we continue to see new cases in our community, we must remain diligent about our prevention methods like wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing. It is also because
On August 20, 2020, Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center and the Kentucky Blood Center hosted a blood drive. Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place,24 volunteers registered to donate, and they collected 17 pints of blood for local patients. “Hosti
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infe
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center launched a Palliative Care program that provides specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. The palliative care team aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. A
Many have opted to postpone medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid potential exposure to the virus. But if you are experiencing pressure or pain when bending, lifting, or coughing, you may have a hernia that won’t go away without medical
Now is the time to schedule back-to-school and sports physicals. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students must have a physical examination and all required immunizations before starting school. Healthcare providers are following stringent protocols
June is Men’s Health Month, a time for men to consider what they are doing to stay healthy. In addition to eating right and exercising, men need to make sure they’re up-to-date on important health screenings like colonoscopies. This month marks the
As coronavirus cases, ebb and flow for the foreseeable future—taking steps now to boost immunity may improve your body fight viruses. One of the most beneficial ways people can improve the immune system function by getting 7-9 hours of sleep a
Efforts are part of Kentucky’s Phase 1 Reopening Plan Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center will resume services that had previously been restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak. A phased reactivation began May 6, 2020 in accordance with Kentucky
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt daily routines, physicians and hospitals across the country have expressed concerns about lower-than-usual volumes of patients seeking care for chronic conditions, routine preventative screenings, lik
Local hospital operations are unaffected Quorum Health Corporation, which owns Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center and 22 other community hospitals across the country, today announced it has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that will
Heart disease, including coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke, remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The disease claims 647,000 lives annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February is Ame
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is expanding with the addition of outpatient behavioral health services to support the Big Sandy area. The expansion will be led by board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Greg Horn, who joi
One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. As the most common form of cancer among American women, the chance a woman will die from the disease is one in 37. The r
Dr. Sikder, along with Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center administration staff and Johnson Central Middle School Community Problem Solving Team during the check presentation. Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center and Medical Staff Members Support L
Paintsville, Kentucky (October 22, 2019) —Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care in Sepsis Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standar
Paintsville, Kentucky (August 26, 2019) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is proud to announce a new partnership with the Johnson County School District that brings primary care directly to all seven schools in the district called Telehealth. T
Paintsville, Kentucky (August 12, 2019) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center announced today that Family Medicine Provider, Kelley Cochran, PA-C, has joined the allied health staff of the hospital. Kelley is accepting new patients at Paul B. Hall
As older adults and seniors live longer and remain active later in life, the amount of wear and tear on their joints over time increases. This can lead to painful injuries, ligament damage, soft-tissue trauma and inflammation. Between 2000 and
As summer continues to bring the heat, it is important to be aware of the side effects of extreme heat. Children, older adults, individuals with chronic illness or mobility impairments, pregnant and postpartum women and individuals with mental healt
Paintsville, Kentucky (July 30, 2019) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has joined forces with hospitals across the state to help end opioid abuse in Kentucky. The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) has partnered with the Cabinet for Health an
Paintsville, Kentucky (June 14, 2019) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center received a special delivery this week of a GE 1.5 Tesla Echospeed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit. The new MRI features a shorter tunnel and a wider bore design offer
As older adults and seniors live longer and remain active later in life, the amount of wear and tear on their joints over time increases. This can lead to painful injuries, ligament damage, soft-tissue trauma and inflammation. Between 2000 and
American Heart Association Award recognizes Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s commitment to quality heart failure care. Paintsville, Kentucky (June 19, 2019) ― Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s G
Photo caption: Dr. Mashonna Austin, General Surgeon at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, with the Skin Cancer Awareness 5K participants. Paintsville, Kentucky (June 3, 2019) — People from across Kentucky participated in Paul B. Hall Regional Med
Photo caption: Staff of Paul B. Hall Wound Healing Center with Center of Distinction Award, not pictured Mark Caruso, MD. Paintsville, KY (April 23, 2019) – Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s physicians, leaders and clinicians celebrated the Cen
Selecting a primary care physician (PCP) is a pivotal first step toward managing your overall health. When addressing basic health care needs, primary care physicians can be the first point of contact. Access to primary care physicians lowers the ri
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S., affecting more than 50 million Americans each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2017, 19.9 million adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with hay fe
Heart disease, including coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke, remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The disease kills more than one million people annually- that’s an average of one death every 38 seconds, according to
Community members celebrate National Heart Health Month with free screenings and health education at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Paintsville, Kentucky (February 25, 2019) — People from across Eastern Kentucky came to Paul B. Hall Regional
Paintsville, Kentucky (October 3, 2018) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center today announced it has been selected as a participant of CarePledge Alliance, a new Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). Comprised of phy
Paintsville, Kentucky (October 1, 2018) — The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is pleased to announce that Lisa Skinner, MD has successfully met the criteria and has passed the examination necessary to become a NAMS Certified Menopause Practi
Fall is approaching, which means it’s time to get your flu shot. Influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, which affects the nose, throat and lungs. Every year in the United States more th
Where you receive care can be a life and death decision. Just ask Mary Jo Jones Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center: Mary Jo Jones When Sharon Castle received a call from the skilled nursing facility where her 93-year-old mother, Mary Jo Jones, was
Paintsville, Kentucky (July 11, 2018) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has been recognized by Premier Inc. as a recipient of the Premier Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board Award. This a
(Paintsville, KY) June 18, 2018 ― Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to provid
Paintsville, Kentucky (June 14, 2018) — Paul B. Hall Wound Care Center’s Medical Director, Charles Hardin, MD, served as the keynote speaker at Sumner Regional Medical Center’s Physician Luncheon in Gallatin, TN on May 31, 2018. Dr. Hardin was
Paintsville, Kentucky (February 19, 2018) — People from across Eastern Kentucky came to Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center on February 16 to celebrate Heart Health Month. Participants received free screenings such as cholesterol and hemoglob
Paintsville, Kentucky (March 27, 2018) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center recently held a supply drive to benefit the Johnson County Animal Shelter. Staff members donated various items and cash to the local shelter.
Paintsville, Kentucky (April 2, 2018) — People from across Kentucky and West Virginia participated in a race on March 23, 2018 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s Second Annual Scope for Hope 5K Glow Run. The goal of the event was to pro
Paintsville, Kentucky (December 29, 2017) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center announced today that Patricia A. Murphy, M.D., has joined the medical staff of the hospital. Dr. Murphy is accepting new patients at Paul B. Hall Medical Group beginnin
Paintsville, Kentucky (January 15, 2018)—Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center announced it has received a four-star rating for quality and safety from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS.) CMS recently released overall hospi
Paintsville, Kentucky (December 19, 2017) —Addiction is never an easy issue to handle, and no one should have to try and break free on their own. That’s why Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center will open a medical drug and alcohol detoxification pro
Sara Belhasen, M.D. As we leap into fall, we begin to hear a lot about the seasonal flu and the importance of getting vaccinated. Influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, which
Mashonna Austin, M.D. The chance that a woman will die from breast cancer is about 1 in 37, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women and it’s estimated that more than 252,000 will be diag
Members of the community take advantage of the services and education provided at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Health Fair recently held at Buckingham Place. Paintsville, Kentucky (November 9, 2017) — To wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness M
Paintsville, Kentucky (October 11, 2017) — Beginning November 1, Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center will again help area residents learn about and enroll in health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment
Paintsville, Kentucky (October 11, 2017) —Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has been made aware of a concerning scam involving credit card information that appears to be coming from a Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center telephone number. S
Paintsville, Kentucky (August 10, 2017) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center recently launched a new hospitalist program to enhance the care and service it provides the community. Hospitalists are fully-trained physicians who work at the hospital
Photo Caption: An official ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand opening for the new location of General Surgeon, Mashonna Austin, M.D. Left to right: Joe Porter, Hilda Patrick, Angela Taylor, Deborah Trimble, CEO of Paul B. Hall Regional
Kearson Daniels describes her seven year-old son, George, as a technology nerd. He loves to ride his bike, swim in the creek and fish, but much of his time is spent on his tablet. George is now one of the millions who have
Jackie Adkins was used to working with dangerous stuff. For many years he was a transmission line mechanic for Kentucky Power. He and his coworkers repaired and maintained high voltage power lines. But, two decades ago, 69 year-old Adkins, began the
Knee pain keeps many Americans from doing the activities they love and almost half of all adults develop knee osteoarthritis or the degeneration of joints and bone in at least one knee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nb
Picture Caption: Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center staff with The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval ® . (Paintsville, KY – June 30, 2017) –Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC’s) Gold
Paintsville, KY (June 28, 2017)— Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart
An estimated 20 million hernia repairs are performed globally every year according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Most people have heard of this common condition, but not everyone understands what a hernia is and how to recogn
Photo Caption: An official ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand opening for the new location of Paul B. Hall Medical Group. Left to right: Mark McKenzie, Ashley Webb, Hilda Patrick, Pattie Major, June Blankenship, Andrew M. Harris, M.D., Tracey
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center received full Chest Pain Center (CPC) Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) “Earning CPC accreditation is a tribute to the hard work and collaboration between our emergency and cardiac teams
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic for Children Students from Highland Church of Christ's Little Light Academy during the Teddy Bear Clinic Paintsville, Kentucky (March 8, 2017) —On February 20, 2017 students from Hi
Simple Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is hosting a Heart Health Fair Friday, February 3rd, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria to kick off National Heart Health Month. Free screenings and
Mashonna L. Austin, MD, General Surgeon to add a new location in Salyersville (Salyersville, KY) September 6, 2016 – Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Board Certified, Mashonna L. Austin, MD has expanded her General Su
As the Fourth of July Approaches, Doctors Press for Greater Precautions The Fourth of July holiday is a time of celebration when many Americans enjoy outdoor activities. Unfortunately, some of those activities are also the most dangerous and potenti
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Earns Recognition from The Joint Commission as a ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ (PAINTSVILLE, Sept. 19, 2012) – Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center (PBHRMC) was named one of the nation’s Top Perfo
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is Recognized with Quality Achievement Award for Heart Failure Care PAINTSVILLE, KY (April 3, 2014) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines ® –Heart Failure Silver-Plu
Sophisticated Medical Technology Offers Lower Radiation Dose at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Paintsville, KY (March 26, 2014) – Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s LightSpeed™ VCT with ASiR (Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction)
Associates at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Go Red for National Wear Red Day®. Associates at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Go Red for National Wear Red Day®. Heart d
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center's Sleep Lab Manager Obtains Certification Paintsville, KY (February 5, 2014) – Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s Sleep Lab recently celebrated the lab’s 8 th anniversary and is proud to announce that the Sle
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Welcomes 2014's New Year Baby The New Year delivered Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center's first baby of 2014, Tyler Samuel Sexton. Baby Tyler was born on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, to Melda and Jeffery Se
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Associates Celebrate the Season of Giving The associates of Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center got into the Holiday Spirit recently and spread the gift of food to families in Johnson, Magoffin and
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness with A Pink Balloon Release Ceremony PAINTSVILLE, KY (October 14, 2013) – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase aware
September 2013 - National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Brought to you by Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Healthy habits can last a lifetime For most adults, practicing healthy eating habits and getting enough exercise is an ongoing challen
September 2013 World Alzheimer's Month Brought to you by Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Fitness for your brain When we hear about fitness, most often we think about physical fitness and how important exercise is for our overall health. Bu
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Honors Lifesaving Teamwork May 19-25 Spotlight on Emergency Medical Services Technicians During National EMS Week Paintsville, KY (May 20, 2013) — During National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19-25,
National Hospital Week Celebrated by Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Spotlight on Health Care Professionals and Commitment to Our Local Community Paintsville, KY (May 12, 2013) — National Hospital Week is May 12-18, and Paul B. Hall Region
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Kicks Off National Nurses Week 2013 on May 6 Weeklong Recognition Runs Through Florence Nightingale’s Birthday Paintsville, KY (May 6, 2013) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center will give special atte
Poll Finds Exercise Key to Good Sleep PAINTSVILLE, KY (March 1, 2013) - Exercise can affect your sleep. The results of the National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America® poll show a compelling association between exercise and better sleep. The N
Sleep Awareness – Brought to you by The Women’s and Children’s Center of Paintsville and the Sleep Center at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center PAINTSVILLE, KY (March 1, 2013) – Sleepless and in love … You couldn’t be happier with your adorable ne
Colorectal Cancer Awareness - Brought to you by Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center PAINTSVILLE, KY (March 1, 2013) – Screening is important … Colorectal cancer most often affects those who are 50 or older, but did you know there’s an effective way
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Bronze Quality Achievement Award PAINTSVILLE, KY (February 9, 2013) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelin
NOAA Honors Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Medical Director Dr. Charles Hardin for Saving Lives Through StormReady PAINTSVILLE, KY (February 11, 2013) – Officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather
Diabetes Patient Educates Peers on Taking Control of the Disease PAINTSVILLE, KY (January 14, 2013) – Drew Rainwater will be delivering a free educational program at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center to share diabetes self-management and lifestyl
Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Year Baby 2013 PAINTSVILLE, KY (January 14, 2013) – The New Year delivered Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center's first baby of the year 2013. Proud mother, Lakin Hall welcomed baby boy, Ka
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center “Parties in Pink” PAINTSVILLE, KY (November 1, 2012) — This past weekend PBHRMC joined forces with Club Fit Studio and got their grove on for a cure during the “Party in Pink Zumbathon”! October is synonymou
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Participates in Health Career Expo PAINTSVILLE, KY (November 1, 2012) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center participates in the Area Health Education Center’s Health Career Expo at Ramada of Paintsville on
Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Names Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center: Business of the Year Paintsville, KY (September 10, 2012) - The Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at the Ramada In
Urological Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Harris Holds Prostate (PSA) Screening at Open House Paintsville, KY (September 25, 2012)- In honor of September being recognized as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Paintsville Urology Center and Dr. Andre
Paul B. Hall Regional Surgeon Removes Gallbladder through Belly Button Incision with da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System Paintsville, KY (September 26, 2012) -- A surgical team at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, in Paintsville performed their fi
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Wins Awards for Excellence in Clinical Performance Paintsville, KY (Hospital News, January 16, 2012) – Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center has been awarded the “Overall Gold Improvement Award” and the “Bro
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center Earns ACR Accreditation for Digital Mammography Pictured: Kristi Russell, R.T.(R)(M) ARRT, and Dr. Allen Bond, PBH Radiologist. Paintsville, KY (Hospital News, May 7, 2012) — Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Ce
At Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, The Robot is in! Paintsville, KY (Hospital News, January 30, 2012) - Surgeon Dr. Srinivas Ketharaju, Ob/Gyn and Intuitive Surgical representatives were on-hand recently at Paul B
Paul B. Hall’s Wound Care Center: Only Eastern KY Wound Center Recognized for Healing and Changing Lives Pictured L to R: Front Row-Dr. Narong Chalothorn, WC Medical Director, Dr. Charles Hardin; WC Medical Director, Dr. Milot Faria; and Dr. Agripin
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