Ovarian Cancer Alliance to hold 12th Annual Teal Power 5k Run/Walk on Sept 15; know early signs
Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (OCAGC) will hold its 12th Annual Teal Power 5K Run & Charitable Walk on…
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New resources help us understand health in Appalachia, focuses on Culture of Health factors
Three new resources released by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and the Foundation for…
St. Elizabeth, American Heart Association partner on area’s first blood pressure monitoring kiosk
The American Heart Association and St. Elizabeth Healthcare installed a new blood pressure monitoring kiosk at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. St….
State Department of Insurance completes review of individual, small-group insurance rates
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that it has completed its review of the individual and small-group insurance…
Ky federal judge dismisses Bevin’s counterclaim against 16 Medicaid beneficiaries over his plan
Kentucky Health News A federal judge in Kentucky dismissed Monday a lawsuit that amounted to a counterclaim by Gov. Matt…
Take a free supermarket tour with focus on diabetes by NKY Health Dept., Diabetes Coalition
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will host two free supermarket tours to educate people…
Healthy Headlines: Getting ready to compete in sports; try ‘dynamic stretching’ to activate muscles
St. Elizabeth Healthcare The fall season is quickly approaching and young athletes are starting to train and prepare to take…
Students off to college for first time need to be mindful of challenges with weight and health
Millions of students who are starting college for the first time will be exposed to new things, including challenges with…
Collaborative kicks off Build Health Challenge and is aimed at smoke-free policies, reducing tobacco use
Staff report Build Health Challenge was kicked off this week by St Elizabeth Healthcare and a collaboration that includes the…
UK Markey Cancer doctor talks about pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer that killed Aretha Franklin
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center This week, the world lost one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha…
Deadline near to speak on Kentucky HEALTH work mandate for Medicaid beneficiaries; comment now
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Time is short for Kentuckians to weigh in on the state’s request to mandate…
Nicotine replacement therapy products available for Kentuckians who want to quit smoking
Kentuckians who want to quit smoking have at least two dozen sources for free and low-cost nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products….
Northern Kentucky joins statewide Hepatitis A outbreak, Newport Syndicate food handler diagnosed
A case of hepatitis A that has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at the Newport Syndicate (18…
Foot Health: Here’s your complete beginner’s guide to eliminating smelly feet
By Dr. Amy Barko Special to NKyTribune When our feet sweat, bacteria and fungi will throw a party in your…
UC study shows secondhand smoke is bad for teenagers; more likely to miss school due to illness
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It has long been established that exposure to secondhand smoke is harmful to babies…
Personal stories at groundbreaking for St. E Cancer Center emphasize need for comprehensive care
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The need for comprehensive care was visible everywhere one looked at the groundbreaking for…
UK’s Markey Cancer Center earns renewal of prestigious National Cancer Institute designation
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has announced that the National Cancer Institute renewed its national cancer center designation…
Progress report from ACS affiliate indicates Kentucky falling short on cancer-fighting public policies
Kentucky is falling short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death…
The Kroger Co., Inclusion Companies, singer-songwriter Jewel launch Wellness Your Way Festival
Inclusion Companies LLC, in partnership with The Kroger Co., has announced the first Wellness Your Way Festival, taking place October…
St. Elizabeth breaks ground on new Cancer Center, Dr. Doug Flora becomes Executive Medical Director
St. Elizabeth Healthcare broke ground for its new Cancer Center in Edgewood today. During the event, Dr. Doug Flora was…
Healthy Headlines: Back-to-school means backpacks; choose well to protect against long-term damage
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s back-to-school time, which means shopping for school supplies and making sure your children have what they…
Shelley Shearer: Mouthguards are an essential back-to-school item to protect student-athletes
You don’t have to be a LeBron James to wear a mouthguard when participating in sports activities. With fall sports…