Addiction Medicine, Adult Services, Behavioral and Mental Health, Provider Wellness

Providers can get urgent help with opioid-related questions and issues

Kentucky has a new resource to battle the commonwealth’s opioid epidemic. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital has launched a 24/7 support hotline for health care providers, patients and first responders on opioid-related issues. The Kentucky Opioid Assistance & Resource (OAR) Hotline — (800) 854-6813 — is staffed by toxicology-certified nurses and…

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Medical Group, Provider Wellness

5 things physicians should look for when deciding where to practice

Joshua Yuen, M.D., is a primary care physician at the Norton Community Medical Associates offices in Okolona and Bullitt County. He’s always had an interest in medicine and engineering. After attending University of Louisville for medical school and his residency, Dr. Yuen decided on internal medicine and pediatrics for his professional practice because he was…

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CME, News, Provider Wellness, System

New ‘MedChat’ podcast brings medical education to physicians where they are; 1st episode available now

Physicians can now access convenient continuing medical education through the “MedChat” podcast. “MedChat” is a monthly podcast that fills a unique professional gap and is structured around a conversation addressing key issues for each topic. “MedChat” podcasts last 30 minutes, so you can listen on your way to work, while walking the dog, eating your…

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