Blood test diagnosed Alzheimer’s best; early diagnosis crucial with available medications
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease better than a memory specialist or…
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KDE joins ‘Every Student Counts!’ initiative, addresses chronic absenteeism, student health
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Health Branch has been invited to partner with the National Association of School…
COVID-19 having ‘summer surge’ in Kentucky; 38 states show increasing number of cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today According to data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), COVID-19 cases are increasing…
A healthy diet plays a powerful role in boosting brain function; healthy foods for your mind
By Lauren Batey University of Kentucky Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Dearborn, Edgewood campuses each achieve 5-star CMS rating
St. Elizabeth Dearborn and St. Elizabeth Edgewood both achieved a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
Franklin Circuit Judge Wingate dismisses constitutional challenge to anti-vaping law
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024…
State’s vaccination rates below national average; campaigns start for school openings
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With just weeks left before school starts, it’s time to make sure your school-aged…
Domestic violence is a reality for thousands of adults, children across Kentucky; how to get help
By Courtney Downs Kentucky Youth Advocates In June, the second annual Statewide Domestic Violence Data Report was published, detailing a devastating…
The Ormsby, a nonprofit Life Plan Community, envisioned by St. E. Healthcare, coming to Ft. Mitchell
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Ormsby, a new non-profit Life Plan Community, will be built at the site of…
Dr. Latonya Brown named vice president/chief quality officer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
St. Elizabeth Healthcare announces the selection of Dr. Latonya Brown as Vice President Chief Quality Officer/Site Administrator of Florence. A…
Make sure your kids are prepared for the new school year with a wellness visit to their physician
By Dr. Angela Houchin University of Kentucky Even though the thermometer says otherwise, summer is winding down and the new…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: A young, but broken, heart in need of help — Winter Richards, 27
Winter Richards’ heart was failing in May 2023, but she didn’t know it. In fact, at age 27, the thought…
New KAHP, KVH partnership aimed at improving immunization rates among Kentucky children
Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) and Kentucky Voices for Health (KVH) announced a new partnership Tuesday that includes a…
Healthy Headlines: When it comes to strokes, timing is everything; a watch alert mattered
Jim was looking at his computer one afternoon in his Northern Kentucky home, when he just fell off the chair….
New state health laws in effect; Beshear says lack of funding leaves Kratom in limbo
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A number of new state health laws took effect July 15, ranging from measures…
34 counties — including 3 NKY counties — have whooping cough cases, highest since 2016-17
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In about a month, cases of whooping cough in Kentucky increased nearly 82%, indicating…
Kentucky hospitals, airline also dealing with widespread CrowdStrike’s faulty software update
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has not been immune to the effects of the widespread technology outage which disrupted…
Playing sports comes with risk, add a sports physical to your athlete’s pre-season checklist
By Dr. Scott Black University of Kentucky Improved physical fitness, learning to overcome adversity and the possibility of building lifelong…
Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement…
Top KY hospitals are UK, St. Elizabeth, and Baptist Health, per U.S. News & World Report
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three Kentucky hospitals, in the state’s three largest metropolitan areas, have been named…
Senior CommUnity Care of NKY Program announces opening of PACE senior care program
Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky is celebrating the opening of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)…
Cigarette tax collections in KY dropped after last two tax increases; smoking rate declining
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Increasing state cigarette taxes has proven to be an effective policy to decrease smoking…