Agreement will help Kyians with severe mental illness move from institutional care to community homes
Kentucky Health News The state has reached an agreement with an independent agency that advocates for people with disabilities that…
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Open enrollment period open — until Dec. 15 — for signing up for or changing health insurance plan
Kentucky Today Open enrollment is now underway at the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange for 2019 health insurance plans. Kentuckians who…
Healthy Headlines: Know what to eat (and what not to) before a workout, for maximum performance
Whether you are working out regularly to lose weight or in high-endurance training for a marathon or competition, diet plays…
Health officials investigating two new Hepatitis A-related deaths in Franklin County; urge vaccinations
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is investigating two recent hepatitis…
University of Kentucky students say they’re becoming addicted to Juul electronic cigarettes
The nation’s most popular brand of electronic cigarettes is creating addiction on the University of Kentucky campus, Jacob Eads reports…
For those with arthritis, moving more equals less pain, when done with qualified instruction
If you are one of the 54 million adults diagnosed with arthritis, you understand the pain of getting up and…
Kentucky health officials urge vaccination against the flu as the best precaution it; prevent the spead
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky health officials are once again reminding residents to get vaccinated…
AG Beshear alleges ‘off-label’ marketing of cancer pain drugs contributed to KY’s opioid epidemic, ODs
Attorney General Andy Beshear today filed suit against Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Teva for allegedly promoting its fentanyl-based cancer drugs for “off-label” use in…
American Institute for Cancer Research: Halloween means lots of candy and that can lead to cancer
A message from the American Institute for Cancer Research: Every year Americans buy nearly 600 million pounds of candy for…
Don’t fall sick with a foodborne illness this autumn; stay healthy and enjoy the change of seasons
The temperatures are falling right along with the leaves, and all those autumnal traditions and festivities are just around the…
Medicare open enrollment runs through December 7; here is some advice for choosing long-term
Kentucky Health News “For those approaching Medicare or already covered by it, now is a critical time of year to…
Rotary Club of Florence recognizes World Polio Day; part of ongoing effort to eradicate viral illness
By Patrick Moynahan Special to NKyTribune If you see a Florence Rotarian wearing a red, white and yellow sticker on…
Lung cancer takes high toll in Kentucky — learn about screening options to catch it early
Lung cancer continues to take a toll on thousands of Kentuckians each year. Both the smoking rate and lung cancer…
Rare virus case found in KY– polio-like symptoms affect mostly children; here’s what to watch for
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Health officials are warning of a rare but serious virus with polio-like symptoms affecting mostly…
Making choices about your healthcare as you make choices for 2019 — here are a few tips
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Candidates in the upcoming election aren’t the only choices Kentuckians need to make this…
St. Elizabeth Physicians breaks ground on medical office building at Northern Kentucky University
St. Elizabeth, in partnership with Northern Kentucky University, OrthoCincy, the city of Highland Heights, Campbell County, and Fairmount Properties, broke…
Healthy Headlines: Can your heart get younger with exercise? Well, it can reverse the damage of inactivity
St. Elizabeth Healthcare As we get older, our bodies age – and so do our hearts. A recent study published…
Rep. Wuchner leads full day of events focused on health care issues facing NKY communities
Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, will lead a series of events in Northern Kentucky today aimed to address several critical health…
NKY Health Department, Beat DM2 to offer free diabetes prevention program on Nov. 3
If you have prediabetes, getting type 2 diabetes does not have to be the outcome. In fact, prediabetes can often…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare partners with The Milk Bank to open new milk depot in NKY
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has partnered with The Milk Bank, a non-profit organization committed to providing babies with human milk. Premature…
Healthy Headlines: Fashion over function? Consider the lasting damage to your feet
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Many women prefer fashion over function. You squeeze your feet into your three-inch stilettos to look great…
Shelley Shearer: This Halloween, start a trend and provide out-of-the box ideas for non-sugar treats
Soon it will be time for little Zombie’s, Captain America’s and a Mary Poppins or two to run from house…