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At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …

Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases.  New Jersey Nursing Home Where 78 Died of Coronavirus Facing Two Lawsuits A nursing home in Sussex County, New Jersey, where 78 people have died is facing a second lawsuit. The families …

In an effort to “flatten the curve” many people are now working from home. In addition to people having to complete their regular work duties many are also homeschooling their children in the wake of the coronavirus. With added distractions people are finding working from home to be quite difficult. Here are a few tips …

By: Sheila Hiestand Medical errors account for over 250,000 deaths per year according to a recent study by Johns Hopkins, making it the third leading cause of death in the United States.  BMJ 2016;353:i2139, MA Makaray, M. Daniel (03 May 2016).  Unfortunately, many of these deaths are caused by a delay in diagnosis of cancers.  This article …

As state budgets continue to shrink, prison costs continue to rise.  Especially in places like Kentucky where an incredibly high percentage of the population is incarcerated.  Depending on which study you read, Kentucky consistently ranks in the top ten in incarceration rates per capita.  As reported by WFPL, as of August this year, the state’s …

An estimated 358,500 home fires occur every year resulting in thousands of deaths.  While all fires cannot be prevented, injury and death may be avoided by creating a fire plan. Choose an outside meeting place This should be safe distance from your home. This meeting place should be agreed upon and marked in the fire …

There are wonderful charities throughout Kentucky working to help people from all walks of life. Whether through acts of service, participation or simply a financial contribution these charities need YOUR help! Sometimes it can seem overwhelming to decide which charity to donate to, so we will be compiling a list every month of fun upcoming …

While breast cancer can’t be prevented, it is treatable with early detection. How to Conduct A Breast Self-Exam Conducting a self-exam doesn’t require a medical degree or special knowledge, just follow these simple steps and listen to your body. Use the pads of your fingers to move about your breast in a circular motion, moving …

There are wonderful charities throughout Kentucky working to help people from all walks of life. Whether through acts of service, participation or simply a financial contribution these charities need YOUR help! Sometimes it can seem overwhelming to decide which charity to donate to, so we will be compiling a list every month of fun upcoming …