Health News & Updates from Lake Cumberland Physicians

Dr. Joseph Weigel Honored with 2025 Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award

April 16, 2025

Dr. Joseph Weigel, a respected Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital physician and community leader in Somerset, Kentucky, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award.

New Pacemaker Leading the Way for Heart Patients

February 11, 2025

Cardiologist Dr. Michael McKinney likens the heart to a house.

Five Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love

February 11, 2025

By: Leah Ashworth DNP, FNP-BC, AACC

Planning a Healthy New Year in 2025

January 13, 2025

If our plan is to have a healthy new year in 2025, how best to make our resolutions stick?

Lung Cancer Screening: What You Should Know

November 15, 2024

By: Justin Hunsucker, MD, Lake Cumberland Lung Specialists

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know About Your Mammogram

October 17, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time for all of us to acknowledge the impact breast cancer can have on our lives, and to learn about the ways we can keep ourselves healthy.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Welcomes Two New Physicians to the Medical Staff

October 15, 2024

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) is excited to announce the addition of two highly skilled physicians to its medical staff.

Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year

August 13, 2024

As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year.

Dr. Rebecca Whitworth Joins Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

July 22, 2024

Rebecca Whitworth, MD, recently completed her residency at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital and specializes in family medicine.

The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn

June 19, 2024

When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. However, summer also brings the heat - a potential threat to health that we should all stay alert to preventing and treating.