New reports show food insecurity among adults in Kentucky is among the highest in nation
As part of Older Americans Month, Feeding Kentucky and God’s Pantry Food Bank released the Hunger Among Adults Age 50-59…
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Boys’ suicides rose following release of ’13 Reasons Why’; third season prompts warnings for all families
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The rate of suicide among 10- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. increased 29% in…
Licking River Watershed Watch gets environmental grant from KY American Water to monitor quality
In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, observed by water utilities May 5 through May 11 with the theme Protect…
Unvaccinated Assumption Academy student lost court battle, got chickenpox; debate continues
Kentucky Health News The unvaccinated Assumption Academy student who lost a court battle over a Northern Kentucky Health Department enforcement…
InterAct for Change awards scholarships, recognizes nursing excellence; two nurses cited for leadership
To support local students in their pursuit of nursing, InterAct for Change recently awarded a total of $8,000 in scholarships….
Cincinnati Dutch Lions, St. Elizabeth Healthcare team up to keep amateur soccer team healthy and sound
A new round of soccer excitement is heating up in the community as St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine has become…
St. Elizabeth Physicians, Humana open new health resource center in Covington, free and open to the public
One of the most respected medical providers in Greater Cincinnati, St. Elizabeth Physicians, is teaming up with leading health and…
‘Kidney’ husband returns to Churchill downs with wife on KY Oaks day to celebrate their good fortune
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor When Shaun McCarthy came to the Kentucky Oaks by himself last year from his…
Join the Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps; orientation session at NKY Health District Office
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Hospital coalition, including St. Elizabeth, and state cabinet launch statewide assault on opioid epidemic
The National Institute on Drug Abuse ranks Kentucky among the top 10 states with the highest opioid-related overdose deaths, and…
Health experts warn those with asthma, chronic lung conditions to be careful when spring cleaning
Kentucky Health News Spring has arrived in Kentucky, prompting many to tackle the annual chore of spring-cleaning, but health experts…
As school nurse programs are threatened, Medicaid money made available for physical, behavioral health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Many of Kentucky’s school districts have long struggled to pay for school nurses, let…
National Mental Health Month: 20% of Americans struggle with mental illness or mental health issues
An estimated one in five, 20% of Americans, struggle with mental illness or other mental health issues. In conjunction with…
St. Elizabeth nursing officer, engineering and IT department honored with advanced ICU Care Awards
Benita Anderson, St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas and Florence Chief Nursing Officer, and a partnership of the Clinical Engineering and Information…
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? HealthDay cites risk of skipping the morning meal
Think breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the day? HealthDay suggests Think again, say researchers behind a new study…
Healthy Headlines: You or a loved one want to quit smoking — here are five reasons for doing that
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Maybe you’ve been thinking about quitting for a while but unsure if you can stick to it….
Some good news from state health officials about Hepatitis A outbreak, but no declaration of victory yet
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – State health officials reported some good news regarding the Hepatitis A…
Dr. Mark Goulston: ‘Yes, your kid’ — every child is at risk for suicide, and it just keeps happening
(Editor’s note: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Kentuckians aged 15-54. More than twice as many people…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday; find a prescription surrender site near you
A twice-yearly opportunity to safely surrender prescription drugs will be held Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at locations nationwide….
First-ever felony criminal charges filed against distributor, execs for illegal distribution of opioids
Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ray Donovan, the Special Agent…
‘I Just Didn’t Know’: KY students share what they’ve learned about dangers of e-cigarettes for youth
A Kentucky peer education campaign is designed to debunk the false beliefs held by many adolescents and teens that using…
Healthy Headlines: Learn CPR, it helped Karen Carr save husband Jeff’s life; he chose healthier lifestyle
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It should have been a quiet evening at home watching TV. “There was no warning, no nothing,”…