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Lexington might Waive Ambulance Fees for Medicare Recipients

12/03/2014

The city is considering waiving ambulance fees for Medicare recipients as part of an effort to ensure that poor seniors can get emergency care.

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12/03/2014

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Ky. Responder Protection Bill Moves Forward

03/08/2013

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Kentucky lawmakers are seeking passage of a bill that would increase prison time for anyone who kills a police officer or firefighter.

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03/08/2013

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Ky. Hospitals Fund MIH-CP Program After Budget Cuts

11/12/2019

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Lexington Fire Department's federal grant for the program ran out last year, prompting several area hospitals to chip in for its funding.

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11/12/2019

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Ken. Fire Department Launches Community Paramedicine Program

03/01/2018

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The pilot program has already seen declines in 9-1-1 calls from 'frequent flyer' patients.

The pilot program has already...

03/01/2018

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Synthetic Marijuana Use Increasing Among Homeless in Lexington, Ky.

04/26/2017

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People using the synthetic drug serenity can go into a "standing stupor" for several minutes or, in extreme cases, begin convulsing and vomiting

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04/26/2017

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Lexington Considers New Plan to Help Poor Afford Ambulance Fees

01/15/2015

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Councilwoman Peggy Henson said that she has spoken to city officials about the possibility of starting a fund that could help poor people pay their portion of ambulance bills.

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01/15/2015

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Waiving Ambulance Fees for Medicare Recipients Would Cost Lexington $2M

01/14/2015

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Lexington's budget would take a hit of $2.3 million a year if the city waives ambulance fees for Medicare recipients, city officials told the Urban County Council on Tuesday.

Lexington's budget would take a...

01/14/2015

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