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Don't Delay Treatment During COVID-19

While concerns about catching the coronavirus during a trip to the doctor are understandable, it’s important not to delay medical attention for serious issues.

Primary Care

ER Physician's COVID Vaccine Decision

Emergency physician Xinwei Liu, MD, recently sat down with WIS to discuss his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine.

Primary Care

Venomous Snake Bites

As temperatures rise, people and snakes begin their warm weather activities. This information may help you prevent venomous snake bites and understand first-aid measures if one occurs.

Primary Care

Venomous Spider Bites

Warm weather means animals become more active, including venomous spiders.

Primary Care

New Visitation Policy Begins June 3, 2021

Beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2021, Lexington Medical Center’s visitation policies will change.

LMC People

Urgent Care vs. ER?

When you have an illness or injury, it is important to choose the right location for care.

Primary Care

Woman pondering whether to go to the ER or urgent care

Know Where to Go

When illness or injury happens suddenly, you may be unsure where to go for care, especially if the symptoms seem severe.

Primary Care

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Learning Emergency First Aid Saves Lives

The leading cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as five minutes.

Community Involvement

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New EmPATH Unit to Serve Mental Health Patients Opens at Lexington Medical Center

mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance care for psychiatric and mental health patients at the Lexington Medical Center Emergency Department.

Leadership & Growth

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