Healthy Headlines: Heart attack symptoms for women are just different from men’s — know them
St. Elizabeth Healthcare The pressure between her shoulder blades would not let up. And when Karen Lugo, who is always…
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Shelley Shearer: Bad breath? How to avoid this social embarrassment — and achieve good dental hygiene
A collective moan from dentists around the country occurred when a Super Bowl commercial debuted with a seemingly successful “close…
Northern Kentucky Convention Center is the site for the 2019 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 500 came from throughout the Commonwealth to Covington Tuesday…
Hepatitis A diagnosed in food service worker at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Florence
A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at…
Kentucky accounts for about half the cases in an odd, 5-state outbreak of E. coli; here are precautions
Kentucky Health News Kentucky has about half of the cases in an outbreak of infections from a strain of E….
Casey Foundation 10-year data snapshot shows KY making progress but still lags on foster care
Though the data show stagnant progress from 2007 to 2017, Kentucky has recently demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing family-based placements…
Older Kentuckians demanding lower prescription drug prices; AARP wants legislation
Public News Service AARP members in Kentucky are calling on lawmakers to stop price-gouging by pharmaceutical companies. New surveys from the Centers…
Sixth Circuit appeals court upholds constitutionality requiring ultrasound for expectant mothers
A Sixth Circuit federal appeals court, in a 2-1 vote, has upheld the constitutionality of House Bill 2 (2017) which…
Healthy Headlines — in this case, it’s pictures — 10 exercises you can do at home to get fit
Sometimes, a picture is worth more than a thousand words — and this could result in your good health, too….
Tobacco-free schools bill passes on last day, now awaits Governor Bevin’s signature or veto
A bill to ban the use of tobacco products in all Kentucky public schools and events finally passed on the…
‘Ain’t no mountain high enough’: Bellevue cancer survivor and DHL employee wins trip to climb Everest
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Patrick Shryock already has “Katmandu” by Bob Seger loaded on his iPod. It’s for when he visits Nepal with the rest…
Dept. for Public Health announces an E. coli outbreak in the state; source not yet identified
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As if the Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky wasn’t enough, the Department for Public Health…
Pew Trusts: Trump administration green lights major Medicaid changes; allows significant state cutbacks
By Michael Ollove Pew Charitable Trusts In a stark departure from past administrations, the Trump administration is allowing states to…
Northern Kentucky Health Department successfully achieves national reaccreditation
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is proud to announce its recognition as one of the first public health departments to…
Judge again blocks KY’s Medicaid plan with work requirements; Bevin administration eyes ‘next steps’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A federal judge in Washington has again blocked Gov. Matt Bevin’s attempts to require…
Urban Institute study: Rapid loss of benefits means more food instability; able-bodied leaving SNAP
Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) who receive SNAP benefits in Kentucky may be leaving the program at higher rates due…
Healthy Headlines: Keeping your eyes healthy as you age; have a comprehensive exam regularly
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Keeping your eyes healthy as you age is a vital part of feeling your best and maintaining…
Justice secretary touts treatment over incarneration: ‘Who are we mad at and who are we actually afraid of’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News State Justice and Public Safety Secretary John Tilley told foreign scholars visiting Kentucky last…
Kentucky Attorney General’s office launches investigation into inflated prescription drug prices
The office of Attorney General Andy Beshear has launched an investigation into allegations that state pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have overcharged…
Bevin says he exposed his kids to chickenpox, rejecting vaccinations; health officials say that’s risky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin said in a radio interview that he exposed his nine children…
Department for Public Health reminds Kentuckians that March 24 is world TB Day
As part of its ongoing work to educate the public about tuberculosis (TB) and prevent the spread of the disease,…
High School students are invited to apply for the St. Elizabeth Healthcare MOON Program
St. Elizabeth Healthcare invites high school students interested in a career in the medical field to apply and participate in…