Kentucky REALTORS joins national organization’s amicus briefs supporting Association Health Plans
Kentucky REALTORS (KYR) President Rip Phillips has announced that KYR has joined the National Association of Realtors amicus brief in…
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Milestone for new $130m St. Elizabeth Cancer Center; sign the special topping-out beam by June 24
St. Elizabeth Healthcare invites the community including patients, families, partners, St. Elizabeth associates, and anyone touched by cancer to become…
NKY Health urges precaution for those in flooded areas; offers safety tips for clean up
Heavy rains have caused flooding in the City of Covington and surrounding areas. In an effort to keep the public…
Medicaid waiver to expand coverage, increase care access for Kentuckians with Substance Use Disorder
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is set to expand access to treatment and recovery services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through…
Six KY nursing homes are on a formerly unpublished list of 400 poor performers around the nation
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. senators from Pennsylvania have released a report that includes the names of…
Study: Private insurance pays hospitals 241% more than Medicare; suggests shift to a Medicare model
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As health-care costs continue to rise for both employers and employees, one group of…
Village Care Center/The Village@Erlanger recognized for health inspection performance
Village Care Center / The Village@Erlanger was recently awarded Providigm’s Embracing Quality Award for 2018 for exceptional achievement in Health…
Kentucky unveils new digital platform to support transition-age youth in foster care
A new digital portal called Kentucky RISE (Resources for Independence, Success and Empowerment) was unveiled Wednesday at the Kentucky Independent Living Youth Empowerment Conference, in…
Improved health is community undertaking, according to six-year program completed in seven Kentucky counties
If more Kentucky communities tackled their health issues as communities, the overall health of the state could be improved. That’s…
Commonwealth Fund’s state scorecard finds deaths from suicide, alcohol, drugs, are regional epidemic
NKyTribune staff Deaths from suicide, alcohol, and drugs have reached an all-time high, but affect states in different ways, according…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare opens new Women’s Health Center on Medical Village Drive in Edgewood
NKyTribune staff St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announce the opening of its new 15,000 square foot Women’s Health Center at 600-610…
American Cancer Society names Erica Kellem Beasley executive director for Kentucky
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has named Erica Kellem Beasley the executive director for Kentucky. She began her duties March…
AMA elects Louisville physician to preside over its policy-making body at annual meeting
Physicians and medical students gathered at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) Saturday voted for Bruce A….
What to know about measles; vaccination protects against highly contagious virus
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level since before the virus was declared…
Cancer Society looking for volunteer drivers for Road to Recovery; gets cancer patients to treatments
Getting to and from medical treatments is one of the greatest concerns cancer patients face during treatment. To ensure patients…
Healthy Headlines: Intermittent fasting could help you lose weight — and stay healthy
St. Elizabeth Healthcare More dieters are turning to fasting or more precisely, intermittent fasting, to help them lose weight. But…
Healthy Headlines: A summer warning — Hot cars and children are a dangerous combination
St. Elizabeth Healthcare In today’s connected age, it’s easy to become distracted. Even the most loving and attentive parents make…
Kentucky to expand school-based healthcare services for children — including mental health
Gov. Matt Bevin announced that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), in partnership with the Kentucky Department of…
Kentucky has second highest per-capita spending on prescription drugs, no surprise in ‘unhealthy’ place
Kentucky Health News A new analysis shows how much the average resident in each state spends on prescription drugs. Kentucky…
KY food safety regulations amended to improve safety and health; changes reflect national code
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is working to make the general public and business community aware of changes…
Free summer lunches for children at all Kenton County Public Library locations starting next week
By Lise Tewes Summer is time for family fun and relaxation. The break from the demands of the school schedule…
CVG educates workforce on travelers using heart health devices, in airport’s social inclusion program
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), is now collaborating with The Christ Hospital (TCH) to educate airport personnel on Ventricular…