ARH cuts ribbon on first life-style drugs clinic in Kentucky

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – Appalachian Regional Healthcare formally opened its first life-style drugs clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at ARH’s Hazard location.

The new service line represents a shift towards preventive care in a area that faces increased charges of power illness and fewer sources for prevention, mentioned Nika Larian, ARH vp of wellness.

“Appalachian Regional Healthcare has really had a long-standing dedication to the health and well-being of our rural communities because we know in Appalachia we face higher rates of chronic disease, poor health outcomes, and fewer resources when it comes to preventative care,” Larian mentioned.

The clinic is led by Perry County native Allie Davidson, a nurse practitioner and medical service line director for life-style drugs.

“It’s a newer branch of medicine where we focus on whole person care,” Davidson mentioned.

The life-style drugs strategy facilities on six key pillars: vitamin, bodily exercise, stress administration, sleep, avoidance of dangerous substances and constructive social connection.

Davidson mentioned sufferers have already begun setting private well being objectives. One affected person advised her he has 4 grandchildren and desires to maintain up with them so long as potential whereas residing as healthily as he can.

ARH leaders mentioned the Hazard clinic is at present piloting the life-style drugs service line with plans to increase throughout the area.

“We’re taking those same evidence-based principles and applying them into a clinical setting with this new service line,” Larian mentioned.

The clinic is accepting new sufferers. To study extra, click here.

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