To defend against flu epidemic in KY: ‘Get the shot, consult your doc, stop the spread,’ campaign says
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Influenza killed 325 people in Kentucky last flu season, when only 40 percent of…
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Beshear wins fight to keep four opioid lawsuits in Kentucky courts; updates available online
In an effort to halt the drug epidemic in Kentucky, Attorney General Andy Beshear is suing seven opioid manufacturers and…
Department for Public Health advises on how older adults can be prepared for disasters, emergencies
The Department for Public Health (DPH) has launched First 72 On You information campaign during the month of September –…
Healthy Headlines: High cholesterol increases health risks, can often be managed with diet and exercise
You’ve got high cholesterol. Now what? What’s the best option to lower it? According to the Center for Disease Control,…
Dr. Victor Romano has tips on how to keep exercising despite chronic pain; it can help that pain go away
Pain is a great excuse if you don’t like to exercise, and it’s certainly something many people with chronic pain…
New head of Department of Public Health, Jeffrey Howard, faces huge health, financial issues statewide
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s recently installed health commissioner is a 30-year-old doctor, two years short of being…
Three cases of West Nile Virus reported in NKY, residents asked to practice mosquito bite prevention
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has been notified of three human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) since July. WNV…
Mark your calendar: Adult Health Clinic returns to the Boone County Public Library, main branch
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. No, not preventing the leaves changing colors or the inevitable onslaught of pumpkin spiced…
St. Elizabeth receives AHA Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Accreditation, first in Greater Cincinnati
St. Elizabeth Edgewood has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, a comprehensive level of designation…
National report on state of obesity has bad news for KY; we’re in unhealthy top 10 for adults, children
Staff report The Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released their annual report on the state…
Child Well-Being Survey: There is growing need for mental and emotional health services in region
More than 28,000 youth in Greater Cincinnati have poor or fair mental and emotional health, according to analysis of survey…
Health Innovation Collaboration to receive Unity Award at NKY Chamber Annual dinner Sept. 20
The Northern Kentucky Chamber’s Unity Award is presented to an individual or individuals who have shown leadership in bringing Northern…
Healthy Headlines: Don’t just sit in front of the TV for those fall shows — eat healthy and keep moving
St. Elizabeth Healthcare When you think of the fall season, you may think of the beautiful changing leaves or the…
Farm Safety and Health Week coming: Ag Com. Quarles urges farmers, motorists to take extra care
Farmers put their health, and even their lives, on the line to provide the food and fiber we all depend…
Public health officials launch information campaign to increase disaster preparedness efforts
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is launching the First 72 On…
State moves ahead on Kentucky HEALTH plan that federal judge has vacated; hoping for waiver
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Though Kentucky’s proposed Medicaid plan was vacated by a federal judge just days before…
Healthy Aging Month: Time to think about eye exams and maintaining healthy eyes and vision
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report…
Kentucky Health News: CDC study shows state has high rate of addicted mothers — and it’s rising
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky has had a very high rate of opioid-use disorder among…
Panel tells legislative committee Kentucky Medicaid faces nearly $300 million 2-year shortfall
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Medicaid program faces a massive shortfall over the next two years, according to a…
Grant program for children’s health enters final year; foundation will share video with other communities
Kentucky Health News As a $3 million Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky grant program that focuses on children’s health moves…
Public Health tobacco program launches second phase of Quit Now Kentucky information campaign
Quitting tobacco isn’t easy – but Kentuckians don’t have to do it alone thanks to services like the state’s free…
Interact for Health seeking proposals for funding to reduce tobacco use, secondhand smoke
Exposure to secondhand smoke can have a negative impact on a child’s health. Thus, the 2017 Child Well-Being Survey asked…