Survey finds majority of children in the region are able to get the health care they need
Families, health care providers, community partners and others are working together to ensure that children in the Greater Cincinnati…
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Kentucky, Ohio physicians sponsor symposium on pain management, safe prescribing procedures Aug. 17-19
On the anniversary of their successful first annual meeting, the Ohio Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (OHSIPP) will now partner…
SD1 bringing innovative approach to region’s growing erosion problem; protecting public health
Sanitation District No. 1 will begin an innovative project this month to repair a main sewer line and stabilize the…
Foot Health: Here is your complete beginner’s guide to eliminating those smelly feet; try these tips
Dr. Amy Barko Special to NKyTribune When our feet sweat, bacteria and fungi will throw a party in your shoes….
Do not eat this cereal: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal recalled after multi-state salmonella outbreak
Kentucky Health News All Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled after a multi-state salmonella outbreak has been linked to the…
Amanda Peters selected as director of Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy
Amanda Peters has been unanimously selected by the Board of Directors to serve as the Director of the Northern Kentucky…
Five benefits of getting outside — it really is good for you; green spaces contribute to health, happiness
Summer is here and families will spend more time outside dining, playing, relaxing, and gardening as the weather improves. And while…
Shelley Shearer: Why straight teeth are more than a great smile; they give you an oral health home run
While adult braces and Invisalign have become wildly popular across the nation, there are more significant reasons to straighten teeth…
Kentucky ranks next to last in exercise, missing out on the closest thing to a wonder drug, says CDC
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults rank next to last for getting the recommended amount of exercise, followed…
Department of Insurance orders penalty, probation against CaremarkPCS pharmacy for violations
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (“Department”) issued an Order of Civil Penalty and Probation against pharmacy benefit manager (“PBM”) CaremarkPCS…
Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky is worst ever — over 900 cases confirmed, six deaths — and it isn’t over
Kentucky Health News State health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky is the worst ever, and the crisis…
Will your sunglasses prevent serious eye disease? Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians offers tips
With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun is hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging…
Older Americans need to put priority on oral care — poor dental habits affect your overall health
Special to NKyTribune Conscientious parents constantly remind children to brush and floss, and routinely schedule dental checkups to make sure…
Chef John Foster: Revisiting the ‘incredible edible egg;’ why they belong in balanced, healthy diet
It was at one time “the incredible edible egg,” a multi-purpose package of nutrition and energy. Capable of singlehandedly replacing…
Center for Great Neighborhoods, BUILD NKY seek ‘Quit for Good’ applications for grants
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has the highest smoking rates of any state in the U.S., and the City of Covington…
Boldly going where no plant has gone before, thanks to collaboration between UK scientists, Space Tango
By Allison Perry University of Kentucky Joe Chappell’s latest venture in plant-based drug development could be described, quite literally, as…
Fireworks are dangerous, even ‘sparklers;’ please don’t let kids have them — and more safety tips
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Fireworks are often synonymous with the Fourth of July, but they are also a…
Cigarette tax now up to $1.10 a pack; health advocates say it’s a great time to quit smoking
Kentucky’s cigarette tax just went up 83 percent, from 60 cents per pack to $1.10 a pack. Anti-smoking and health…
Heat wave overtaking the state leading up to the holiday; here are some important tips for coping
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Hot and humid weather is expected throughout Kentucky leading up to the Fourth of July…
Kentucky Center for Assisted Living launched to serve as advocacy voice for residents, staff, facilities
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF), the state’s leading voice on aging and personal care, launched the Kentucky…
New resources available to support Medicaid recipients transitioning to Kentucky HEALTH
Kentucky HEALTH, the Commonwealth’s new program for certain non-disabled adults receiving Medicaid, begins on July 1, and several state agencies…
Mobile syringe access exchange unit to open week of July 23 at St. E locations in Newport, Covington
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will begin operating a mobile syringe access exchange program in Campbell County and Kenton County…