Smart Health: On the sweet side, local honey does have a lot of benefits, but there are some cautions
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Every spring and summer, you’ll likely see suggestions in the news to use local…
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Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to expand needle exchange; will add second weekday
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s needle-exchange program will add a second weekday to better serve clients’ needs. The program is…
Kentucky Health Issues Poll: Heroin use continues to cause problems for friends and families in region
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) and Ohio Health Issues Poll (OHIP) asked adults if they knew a…
Ky Health News: Critics say new Medicaid rules will mean greater loss of coverage than Bevin expected
Changes in the state Medicaid program, to be phased in starting July 1, would lead to many more people losing…
Delta Dental of Ky awards grant to help NKY kids get improved oral health care, working with health dept.
A $149,968 grant from Delta Dental of Kentucky will help improve oral health among children throughout Northern Kentucky. Delta Dental…
PreventionFIRST student drug-use survey shows fewer teens abusing substances; ‘disapproval’ up
There is good news in the latest Student Drug-Use Survey by PreventionFirst, a nonprofit advocate that advocates to reduce substance…
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…
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…