Beshear Op-Ed: As our brother’s sister’s keeper, we must work together on opioid epidemic solutions
Every day, we lose an average of four Kentuckians to a fatal drug overdose. Sadly, everyone reading this column has…
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Flu claims 100 lives in Kentucky, including four children — and season runs through late May
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The rampant flu season has already been credited with nearly 25 percent more deaths than…
NKY Health to open new district office in Florence, Feb. 19; open house scheduled for March
Staff from the Northern Kentucky Health Department providing district-wide services are moving to Florence this month. The newly constructed 40,000-plus…
Northern Kentucky Chamber to discuss addiction in the workplace at February Eggs ‘N’ Issues
On Tuesday, February 13, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Battling Addiction in the Workplace….
St. Elizabeth Healthcare releases Super Bowl spot to kick off its ‘I’m Right Here’ campaign
St. Elizabeth Healthcare today unveiled its Super Bowl ad “I’m Right Here” on the company’s YouTube channel and website. The…
Affordable Care Act enrollments up in 2017 — Kentucky has second greatest percentage increase
By Kentucky Health News Kentucky had the second greatest percentage increase in the number of residents who signed up for…
Most recent KHIP poll for high rate of use in Kentucky of e-cigarettes, highest among young adults
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that nearly 3 in 10 Kentucky adults reported ever using e-cigarettes…
Smart Health: It’s a bad year nationwide for flu, pregnant women should take extra precautions
In 13 years of monitoring influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, as of January 6,…
St. Elizabeth donates Falmouth property to Transitions, Inc. for long-term residential treatment
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has entered into an agreement to donate its property in Falmouth to Transitions, Inc. The transfer will…
Department for Public Health urges checking home for potential health effects of radon exposure
As part of National Radon Action Month, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and…
Ride Cincinnati annual cycling event targeting cancer research, care, expands June 10 event
One in three women and one in two men in Greater Cincinnati will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime….
Smart Health: Planning your healthy year starts with annual well visits — make your first visit now
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Get 2018 off to a healthy start. Schedule the most important appointment of the…
Widespread flu activity in Northern Kentucky; DPH says virus has reached epidemic levels statewide
NKytribune staff It’s been an active flu season thus far in Northern Kentucky, with 2,729 cases reported to the Dr. Jeffrey…
Folic acid plays a critical role in preventing birth defects; eat lots of green veggies, fruits and beans
Kentucky Department for Public Health within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is raising awareness about how folic acid…
Funding for Children’s Health Insurance extended for 6-years, part of agreement reinstating government
The bipartisan agreement approved by the U.S. Congress to open the federal government through February 8 also included a commitment…
Attorney General warns against scams on access to affordable health insurance; don’t share information
Scammers are targeting Kentucky families looking for access to affordable health insurance, said Attorney General Andy Beshear. Beshear issued a…
Bevin tells PBS work for Medicaid enrollees will build character; opponent says more will lose coverage
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a national television interview, Gov. Matt Bevin reiterated his assertion that the work…
Smart Health: Working your core is a common phrase, but what does it mean and how is it done?
If there’s a trendy phrase that has made its way through gym culture of late, it has to be talk…
It’s National Weight Loss Awareness Month — and Walmart’s Jason Fisher is leading the way
Special to NKyTribune January is National Weight Loss Awareness Month, and one Walmart associate’s loss is his family’s gain. …
New poll shows support for state cigarette tax of $1 pack for addressing budget shortfall, health benefits
A new poll shows a significant majority of Kentucky voters of all party affiliations support raising the state’s cigarette tax…
Volunteer to help your community by joining Medical Reserve Corps, orientation session coming up
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Three NKY nursing homes get annual quality awards from Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities
Rosedale Green in Covington, Highlandspring of Fort Thomas, and River Valley Nursing Home in Butler were recognized at the Kentucky…