Coalition sends letter to House urging a vote on the tobacco-free schools bill, for health of kids
The Kentucky House of Representatives should call for a vote on the tobacco-free schools bill, says its sponsor and a…
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KHIP: Report shows that fewer Kentuckians are delaying or skipping dental care because of cost
Fewer Kentuckians are delaying or skipping dental care because of the cost, but only about six in 10 Kentucky adults…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services releases report on state’s pharmacy benefit program
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) and Office of Health Data and Analytics has…
SD1 and EPA agree to extension of Clean Water Act Consent Decree until January 1, 2040
The Sanitation District No. 1 Board of Directors Tuesday approved an Amended Consent Decree with the United States Environmental Protection…
New House health committee chair, NKY’s Kim Moser: ‘Health care too important to leave to chance’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The new chair of the state House Health and Family Services Committee has been…
KY Health News: Half of U.S. adults don’t know symptoms of heart attacks; KY high in heart attacks
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News About 50 percent of American adults don’t know the five common symptoms of a…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, HHS partner to create addiction recovery housing in rural communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett and Department of Health and Human…
Rallying primary care physicians to refer high-risk patients to lung screening program — it saves lives
St. Elizabeth is committed to leading Northern Kentucky to become one of the healthiest communities in America. As part of…
Dr. Donald Saelinger: To fix healthcare system, get down to specific problems and specific solutions
Second of two parts The number of hospital admissions has decreased significantly over the last few years with many treatments…
Dr. Donald Saelinger: American healthcare system is broken for patients and healthcare stakeholders
First of two parts Healthcare cost and quality are important concerns for Americans. The healthcare value issue was the major…
Flu cases hit new high for the season in state’s latest report, with two deaths confirmed week of Feb. 2
The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky hit the highest level of the season, by far, in the week…
Sickweather.com warns of strep throat outbreaks in Midwest; Kentucky ranks 6th — get medical attention
Sickweather is currently observing an outbreak of Strep Throat reports throughout the U.S. The company reports that the Midwest and Southwest are…
DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported
People who are considered high risk for exposure to the Hepatitis A virus should get vaccinated as soon as possible…
Healthy Headlines: New Year’s resolutions are a fine idea, but unplanned exercise can lead to injury
New Year’s resolutions are filled with good intentions. You may have started on January 1 by running three miles, even…
Medical experts define addiction as a disease, but Cinci-NKY residents want no excuses
The vast majority of Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky residents know that medical experts define addiction as a disease, but slightly more than…
KHIP: Region is mobilizing against the complex issues around epidemic of substance abuse
Nearly a third of Kentucky adults (31%) reported that they have a friend or family member who has experienced problems…
Shelley Shearer: The A.B.C.’s of caring for your baby’s teeth; start good, healthy habits early
One of the biggest decisions new parents face is when a baby should first see a dentist. Should it be…
St. E, OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine partner to keep student athletes healthy, on the field
The Orthopaedic Institute at St. Elizabeth has launched an injury prevention program, the region’s first data-driven database of injuries sustained…
House health panel’s new chair, Kim Moser, starts fast with bills to ban tobacco at school and lots more
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News State Rep. Kim Moser plans a busy first meeting as chair of the House…
Dr. Valerie Williams of St. E Healthcare offering opportunity for clinical trial for patients with GERD
Dr. Valerie Williams of St. Elizabeth Healthcare is involved in a national groundbreaking clinical trial for patients with gastroesophageal reflux…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare honors breast cancer survivors with Day of Celebration Feb. 9
The Day of Celebration event at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a powerful annual event that offers education, support and relaxation…
KHIP: Large number of Kentuckians don’t use a regular doctor or clinic; one in five delay or skip care
A larger number of Kentucky adults indicate that they don’t use a regular doctor, health clinic or other appropriate sources…