House passes bill to renew Children’s Health Insurance program; now goes to Senate
The House has passed a bill to renew funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, community health centers and other…
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Avoiding premature births starts with prenatal care for fewer newborn deaths, less childhood disability
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and childhood disability. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within…
SmartHealthToday: Cold vs. Flu — what you need to know; both viral infections rarely need antibiotics
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday It’s that time of year — you notice a woman on the elevator sneezing and you…
Reports show importance of integrating oral health and primary care — especially when dentists are rare
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three studies reported in the autumn edition of The Journal of Rural Health show…
As children age out of a coverage for life-changing drug Stiripentol, families desperately seek options
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Carrie Riehemann and her daughter Ashlee have been down a long and arduous road together,…
St. Elizabeth hospitals in Edgewood, Ft. Thomas get ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog for high patient safety
The independent national hospital watchdog group, The Leapfrog Group, announced its fall 2017 hospital safety scores. The Safety Grade assigns…
Foundation looking for nominees for ‘Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion of the Year’ award
Do you know someone who is a tireless advocate for health policy changes in your community or in Kentucky? A…
SmartHealthToday: Exercise and stretching can help reduce joint pain — here’s what to do
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Did you know, exercise can help reduce joint pain caused by degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis? It sounds…
Trump’s top health official makes KY first stop after declaring opioid epidemic a public-health emergency
The day after declaring the opioid epidemic a national public-health emergency without allocating more money for it, President Trump’s top…
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance plan runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance plans at healthcare.gov is quickly approaching. The Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), within the Cabinet for Health and Family…
SmartHealthToday: Advancements in treating breast cancer start in clinical trials on latest treatments
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Every treatment available today in the fight against cancer is based on past clinical trials. It…
SmartHealthToday: Some tips for keeping kids safe during Halloween — on costumes, candy, carving
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Halloween ghost stories and scary movies make for a lot of fun during October, but you…
Hope 4 Boone County hosts Town Hall at Crossroads in Florence, focused on defeating drug epidemic
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The battle against addiction continued in Northern Kentucky with the Hope 4 Boone County…
Study finds more than 1/4 of adults in the U.S. are under-insured because of high deductibles
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than one-fourth of U.S. adults with health insurance were under-insured in 2016, including…
Public health dental hygiene teams provide serves in 28 Kentucky counties, visiting schools to help kids
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is honoring the Kentucky Oral Health Program in recognition of National Dental…
Anti-smoking coalition launches lofty goal: Adding $1 to cigarette tax in next legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 100 people representing at least 84 groups gathered at the state Capitol…
Beechwood promotes health, wellness with REACH collaboration with NKY Health Department
Special to NKyTribune More gardening. More playing. More nutritious snacking. After a two-year project in collaboration with the Northern Kentucky…
Prevention FIRST! hosts 2017 Red Ribbon Week Youth Summit for Cincy, NKY students at the zoo
PreventionFIRST!, in collaboration with the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and the Ohio Department of Mental Health…
LiveWell NKY partners with Center for Great Neighborhoods to coordinate health movement
Partners in the LiveWell NKY initiative have announced that the role of its fiscal agent for the Northern Kentucky health…
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) held up in Congress; excess funds sent to 5 states, not KY
By Michael Ollove Stateline While Congress has failed to restore funding to the popular Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the…
St. Elizabeth raises awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome with Period of PURPLE Crying program
SmartHealth Today team All babies born at the St. Elizabeth Family Birth Place in the months of November and December…
NKY Council of the Blind, Covington Police to hold White Cane Safety Day event on Monday
On Monday the Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind and the Covington Police Department will be conducting the 2017 White…