Danielle Amrine joins NorthKey Community Care as organization’s new chief executive officer
NorthKey Community Care has announced Danielle (Daney) Amrine, MSW, MBA, has been named the organization’s new chief executive officer. Amrine…
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Health warning: Public health officials warn of health risks of contaminated food due to floods
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As people return home after flood waters have receded to begin the clean-up process, public…
Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education celebrates opening of third Northern Kentucky location in Wilder
Staff Report Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education (Cultivate BHE) recently announced the grand opening of its newest ABA therapy center…
City of Silver Grove, NorthKey, UK Healthcare to partner for free health services event April 15
The City of Silver Grove, NorthKey Community Care, and University of Kentucky HealthCare’s TARGET 4 program will host a free…
Statewide program supports smoke-free policy, recognizes champions, including OneNKY Alliance
The University of Kentucky College of Nursing’s Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program celebrated…
UK Health: Brain health engagement — staying engaged while you age protects your brain
By Elizabeth Rhodus University of Kentucky Our lives are made up of one experience after the next, building and refining…
NKYHEALTH’s quarterly report shows work in action — keeping NKY healthy, providing services
Quarterly report from NKYHEALTH, the Northern Kentucky Health Department, whose mission is to keep Northern Kentucky healthy, had a busy…
U.S. Food Safety & Inspection Service announces recall of Johnsonville Brats Cheddar for safety concerns
Johnsonville, LLC, a Momence, Illinois company, is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst product sold in Kentucky and other…
Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke, especially in men and those aged 45-49
By Liberty Gilbert and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent study finds that people under the age of 50…
KY Health and Family Services chief to retire August 1, Dr. Steven Stack named to head department
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander will retire Aug. 1, Gov….
Ways we can all educate and empower children during Child Abuse Awareness Month
By Dr. Christina L. Howard University of Kentucky Every April, the nation comes together to observe Child Abuse Awareness Month,…
Kentucky bill would equip animal control officers to spot signs of child abuse
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A proposed Kentucky law would require animal control officers statewide to undergo training on…
Gov. Beshear says he will challenge funding cuts to health-related grant program in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s health departments are set to lose nearly $150 million in health-related grants after the…
One-third of Kentuckians are prediabetic, this simple quiz can help you determine your risk
By Tami Ross University of Kentucky About 1 in 3 Kentuckians have prediabetes and often go undiagnosed due to a…
Incredible survivors share their stories at special St. Elizabeth support symposium
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter St. Elizabeth Healthcare celebrated its cutting-edge cardiac care at a support symposium recently and…
American Cancer Society objects to passage House Bill 695, which adds work requirement, more reporting for Medicaid recipients
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued a statement saying it was disappointed to see the legislature…
Rand Paul introduces Nutritious SNAP Act program aimed at making assistance program more healthy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S Senator Rand Paul this week introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore…
Hoxworth Blood Center, UC, Cincinnati Reds team up to encourage blood, platelet donation this spring
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Reds are teaming up to save local patients, offering an exclusive…
Medicaid work requirement changes could further depress Kentucky communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Some Kentucky lawmakers want to make it mandatory for some Medicaid participants in Kentucky…
Looking for tips on healthier snacks — Washington Post publishes nutrition labels for you
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you have been wondering what the healthiest snacks are, Anahad O’Connor with The…
Teal We Find A Cure, Give Where You Live present checks to St. Elizabeth for Nourish Food Pantry
Teal We Find A Cure and Give Where You Live combined to donate nearly $50,000 toward the Nourish Food Pantry…
FDA announces voluntary recall of limited quantities of Nestle’s Lean Cuisines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited…