NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 27, 2025 — The boil water advisory issued recently by the North Nelson Water District was cancelled Thursday, March 27th by the water district. The advisory included district water customers along the KY 245 corridor past Flaget Hospital area east to include the St. Gregory Church area […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, March 26, 2025 — The North Nelson Water District has issued a boil water advisory for the following customers in the following areas: 3200-8143 New Shepherdsville Road, including Flaget Memorial Hospital. Nita Drive; Raisor Ave.; Whitney Drive, Meadow Lane, Highland Drive, Samuels Loop, Walker Lane, Harrison Fork Road, […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court discussed how to proceed with a proposed resolution that would prohibit any county employee from using medical marijuana at its meeting Tuesday evening. The issue is that many county employees have “safety sensitive” jobs, and the use of medical […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 — Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana to acquire the Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee System, a state-of-the-art orthopedic robot designed to enhance knee replacement surgeries. This new robot will bring […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — Nelson County Fiscal Court employees will have a new health insurance option during next week’s open enrollment period. Nelson Fiscal Court voted Tuesday night to offer its employees access to BluMine Health, a direct primary care provider that will offer county employees […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 14, 2024 — Baptist Health Medical Group has reached a multi-year agreement with Humana Medicare Advantage, in addition to commercial insurance plans, effective April 1, 2024. The new contract with Humana means that all Baptist Health hospitals, physicians, clinics, and outpatient facilities are in network with Humana. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 — Flaget Memorial Hospital has awarded two grants totaling $28,500 to two local nonprofits that will improve the health and well-being of Nelson County residents. Flaget awarded the money to Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest and St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries. The funding will […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 — CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedic Surgery at Flaget Memorial Hospital welcomes the return of Dr. Sanjiv Mehta to its team of caregivers. Dr. Mehta, who began his career in Greensburg, said returning to serve the Nelson County area “feels like a homecoming.” […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 – At 8:43 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4th, Flaget Memorial Hospital delivered its first babies of 2024. Jeff and Heather from Cox’s Creek welcomed Stella Jean and Gloria Joan. Stella weighed 5 lbs 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. Gloria weighed 5 […]
By CANDY MASSARONI50th District State Representative Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 — As the General Assembly readies itself for the session starting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 2, we are gearing up for a crucial period that holds significant importance for the constituents of Nelson County. This session, mandated by the Kentucky Constitution, grants us 60 […]
