Dr. Shelley Shearer: It’s spring cleaning time—for your teeth; winter eating can cause plaque buildup
By Shelley Shearer, D.M.D. Special to the NKyTribune Spring cleaning signals more than just sprucing up the house and preparing…
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April is Minority Health Month in Kentucky; health status report reveals alarming statistics
Governor Matt Bevin has proclaimed April as Minority Health Month in Kentucky. The Department of Public Health (DPH), within the…
Goal of Sun Behavioral Health in Erlanger is to offer a variety of treatment options in a positive environment
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter A bright, positive environment – that’s the goal of SUN Behavioral Health in Erlanger. The…
ACLU files lawsuit to challenge new Kentucky law banning dilation and evacuation abortion method
The American Civil Liberties Union Wednesday filed suit on behalf of Kentucky abortion providers to challenge a state law banning…
Fit in the City celebrates the Flying Pig with 20-day event that includes stop at Devou Park Bandshell
The City of Covington’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities department is teaming with Jenergy and 20 Days on the Run to…
Surgeon General focuses on opioid crisis, observes naloxone demonstration, while in Northern Kentucky
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter Fighting the opioid epidemic and its effects is no single-solution issue. Surgeon General Jerome Adams…
Legislature sends governor Medicaid drug measures to help independent pharmacies and consumers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to allow pharmacists to tell their patients the least expensive way to…
St. Elizabeth Physicians to open 25,000-square-foot medical office building in Dearborn County
St. Elizabeth Physicians will open its new 25,000-square foot medical office building in Greendale, Indiana Tuesday. Located at 1640 Flossie…
50-cent cigarette-tax hike largest ever in Ky but advocates say it won’t cut smoking; no tax on e-cigs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As part of a larger tax bill, the Kentucky General Assembly voted April 2…
‘FindHelpNowKY’ is new tool in fight against addiction; get real-time treatment options info
Since its launch in early 2018, Kentucky’s innovative new tool in the fight against addiction, FindHelpNowKY.org, has served critical, real-time information…
Smart Health: Don’t reach for that salt, try seasoning with Chimichurri instead; here’s a recipe
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Next time you’re in the kitchen, don’t reach for the salt to season your…
Smart Health: Want to train for the Flying Pig Marathon? Here’s how to get ready for your first time
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s that time of year in Northern Kentucky, training for the Flying Pig Marathon. You…
Northern Kentucky University plays leadership role in National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta
Northern Kentucky University is a platinum sponsor of the 2018 National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, which runs from…
Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow wants legislature to enact $1 per pack for cigarettes to lower smoking
In order to reduce smoking among children, teens, and pregnant women, and achieve intended health outcomes, the excise tax on…
Grant County syringe exchange program continues to reduce threat of disease, connect to treatment
Since it began in March of 2016, the Grant County syringe access exchange program has helped 322 people prevent infectious…
Ky leads nation in counties with local syringe exchanges, but not in most vulnerable communities
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky has long ranked high among the states in the number of counties with…
Stop Foodborne Illness: Here’s how to handle eggs safely as you get ready for Easter egg hunts
Seeing your first robin may be the sign of warm things to come, but once Easter and Passover have arrived,…
House bill to allow detention, treatment of revived overdose victims falls in Senate, likely dead now
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Despite considerable support for the concept, a bill to allow first responders to detain…
Ban of most common type of 2nd-trimester abortions nears passage; foes say it’s part of a larger strategy
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A House bill to ban the most common method of second-trimester abortion is near…
Rural Blog: Appalachia at high risk of HIV, hep C, but many factors hamper testing, monitoring, treatment
Bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis C are an increasing threat to public health in Appalachia, but the stigma associated…
CTI, Omnicomm Systems announce expanded multi-year commitment focused on rare disease studies
CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services (CTI), a full-service, contract research organization (CRO) specializing in Early Phase, rare disease clinical…
SmartHealth:Growing trend of infused water adds a healthy, tasty kick to drinks; easy to make at home
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare You may have noticed a growing trend in restaurants, stores and maybe even in…