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…
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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,”…
Appalachian residents more likely to die from smoking-related diseases; how to stop smoking
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s well documented that people in Appalachia die sooner than other Americans, and are…
Bexion Pharmaceuticals announces the opening of study using BXQ-350 in treatment of rare tumors
Covington-based Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage oncology company, has announced the initiation of an open-label Phase 1 Safety Study…
UK gets historic 4-year $87m grant to lead HEALing Communities opioid project; includes NKY counties
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky In the largest grant ever awarded to the University of Kentucky, researchers from UK’s Center…
Hemp industry booms on CBD’s reputed health benefits, supported by users but not much science
Hemp industry booms on CBD’s reputed health benefits, supported by users but not very much by science The reputed health…
OAG says fraudulent medical billing scams targeting Kentuckians; families urged to provide information
Following reports from Kentuckians, Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert to warn of medical billing scams targeting…
New app aims to improve addiction treatment in the region by building network of peer support
Realworks, in conjunction with Interact for Health, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, InquisitHealth and local substance abuse treatment providers, today announced the…
William Burton, 12, collapses on Ashland ball field; survives through family’s faith and Cinci Children’s
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Her oldest son was lifeless on a hospital gurney in the trauma room as doctors…
CDC says ground beef probably caused E.coli outbreak but source unknown; KY has most cases
Kentucky Health News Investigation of people stricken by the recent outbreak of E. coli “suggests that ground beef is the…
Kentucky ophthalmologists urge eye protection for recreational and professional sports
New research shows that about 30,000 people in the U.S. go to emergency departments each year with sports-related eye injuries,…