Danny Waddell APRN

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

In person Diabetes Education Classes begin tomorrow at Whitley County Health Department (Williamsburg, Kentucky).

06/04/2026

💙 Recovery Starts With One Step 💙

Addiction is a medical condition, and help is available. You do not have to face it alone. At Hoskins Medical Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, confidential care and support for individuals seeking help on their recovery journey.

✅ Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) options
✅ Supportive care
✅ Personalized treatment plans

Taking the first step can change your life.

📍 Hoskins Medical Center
1120 Reuben St
London, KY 40741

📞 Call today: 606-862-6550 Ext 153

🩺👨‍⚕️Danny Waddell APRN

Hope is real. Recovery is possible. One day at a time. 💙

06/03/2026

🌟 Feeling tired, gaining weight, low energy, mood changes, trouble sleeping, decreased focus, or changes in libido? Your hormones may be playing a role.

Hoskins Medical Center offers hormone evaluations to help identify potential imbalances and support your overall health and wellness.

✅ Hormone checks
✅ Personalized care
✅ Comprehensive evaluation

📍 Hoskins Medical Center
1120 Reuben St
London, KY 40741

📞 Call today: 606-862-6550

Take control of your health and start feeling your best! 💙

06/03/2026

⚠️ KRATOM AWARENESS ⚠️

Did you know that long-term, heavy kratom use has been linked to a bluish-gray discoloration of the skin in some individuals?

While often marketed as a “natural” product, kratom can have serious side effects, including:

🔹 Dependence and addiction
🔹 Withdrawal symptoms
🔹 Liver problems
🔹 Seizures
🔹 Changes in heart rate and blood pressure
🔹 Bluish-gray skin discoloration with chronic use

If you are using kratom and experiencing unwanted side effects, talk with a healthcare provider. Safe, evidence-based treatment options are available for substance use disorders.

💙 Recovery is possible. Help is available.

06/02/2026

You can find more information about Tick Bites and Tickborne diseases on our webpage at https://www.laurelcohealthdept.org/tick

06/02/2026

Maria Jennings of Murray is speaking out after losing her only child, Brayden, to kratom, a substance often marketed as natural and widely available at gas stations, v**e shops and online.

06/02/2026

⚠️ KRATOM: What You Need to Know ⚠️

Also known as “Gas Station Heroin”

Kratom is often marketed as a natural supplement, but “natural” does not always mean safe.

🚩 Possible risks of kratom use include:
• Addiction and dependence
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Drowsiness and dizziness
• Liver problems
• Seizures in some individuals
• Dangerous interactions with medications and other substances

Many people use kratom to self-treat pain, anxiety, or opioid withdrawal, but it can create its own cycle of dependence and withdrawal symptoms.

Signs of kratom withdrawal may include:
❗ Anxiety
❗ Irritability
❗ Muscle aches
❗ Insomnia
❗ Nausea

* In 2026, the Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation that would ban the sale of kratom statewide, with reports indicating the ban is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, unless there are future legal or legislative changes.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or has questions about kratom, talk with a healthcare provider. Safe, evidence-based treatment options are available.

💙 Recovery is possible, and help is available.

06/02/2026

🩺 Annual Preventive Health Reminder 🩺

Your health is important — and prevention is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. Annual wellness visits can help identify concerns early and keep you on track with your health goals.

Preventive care may include:
✅ Routine checkups
✅ Blood pressure checks
✅ Lab work and screenings
✅ Medication review
✅ Health education and wellness planning

Taking care of your health today can help protect your future. 💙

📍 Hoskins Medical Center
1120 Reuben St
London, KY 40741

📞 Call us today: 606-862-6550 ext 153