Equine Grief Camp helps children express emotion, memories while dealing with loss of loved one
By Anya Rao SmartHealth Today Animals – including horses – can provide comfort to children dealing with the death of…
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52 Weeks of Public Health: Campaign focused on World Hepatitis Day, highlighting the silent killer
As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department of Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet…
Syringe exchanges coupled with drug therapy, treatment could virtually eliminate hepatitis C
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky leads the nation in new infections of hepatitis C, a liver disease now…
Interact’s CHSS report shows NKyians agree with others in region: Community is supportive
According to the 2017 Community Health Status Survey (CHSS), sponsored by Interact for Health, majorities of all groups of adults…
Look for warning signs: Study says KY’s high school sophomores attempt suicide at alarming rate
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A 2016 survey found that 8.2 percent of Kentucky’s high-school sophomores – about one…
SmartHealthToday: Raymond Scheller, 87-year-old heart patient, enjoys quality of life with new valve
By SmartHealthToday Team One day, Raymond Scheller realized that he could not walk to his own mailbox in Villa Hills…
NKY Health department, Grant County Middle School partner to help students eat better, move more
Grant County Middle School completed a two-year project this spring in collaboration with the Northern Kentucky Health Department and Fitness…
Breaking the Pain Chain: KCH, Cincinnati Children’s Providers team give pediatric patient a brighter life
By Elizabeth Adams Special to NKyTribune Perched on an examination table at the Kentucky Clinic, Mackenzee Walters revealed a collection…
Burlington family desperately seeks evening nurse so they can bring daughter home from hospital
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Raven Hawthorn is ready to come home, but until her family can secure an evening…
Community Health Status Survey shows high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, depression decline
According to the 2017 Community Health Status Survey (CHSS), sponsored by Interact for Health, the percentage of adults in Greater…
Foot Health: With kids about to head back to school, here are some tips for shopping for the right shoes
By Dr. Jamie Settles Carter Special to NKyTribune The development of a child’s foot is critical to ensure that they…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, Grant County team up for ‘Complete Streets’ focus on health
It’s hard to enjoy outdoor exercise by taking a walk or riding a bicycle when area roadways are narrow or…
Opponents dominate public hearing on state’s revised proposal for changes in Medicaid program
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Only three of the 17 Kentuckians who spoke at the final public hearing in…
NKY Health District board names officers for fiscal year; Tony Kramer to serve as chair
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has selected Tony Kramer, RN, Jack Lenihan, DMD, and Chris Reinersman, as officers…
As temperatures rise, protect yourself with these tips from AAA; don’t leave a child in a hot car
High temperatures are heading this way and can prove dangerous for mankind and metal alike. During the next few days…
SmartHealthToday: Top 4 myths about heart disease in women
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealth Today Reducing death and disability from heart disease and stroke is the goal of the American…
KHIP: After three years of holding steady, support for statewide smoke-free law surges to 71 percent
After three years of holding steady at about 66 percent, support for a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law among adults queried…
St. Elizabeth Center for Healthy Living, expansion of R.C. Durr YMCA, another step in a healthier NKY
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The ribbon was cut in Burlington Thursday for the $2.7 million St. Elizabeth Healthy…
Outpatient hip replacement, same day with Dr. Gunkemeyer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Dr. Matthew Grunkemeyer, orthopedic surgeon with OrthoCincy, recently performed outpatient total hip replacement surgery, a new offering at St. Elizabeth…
State officials issue safety guidelines for warm temps as part of 52 Weeks of Public Health Campaign
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, located within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), urges the public to…
Interact for Health’s CHSS reports that fewer of us go without doctor’s care, likely because of ACA
The 2017 Community Health Status Survey (CHSS), funded by Interact for Health, has found that fewer than 1 in 10…
Florence’s Barbara Manning a finalist for national Silver Sneaker award — vote to make her the winner
Florence resident, Barbara Manning, has been selected as one of the Top 10 Finalists for the 2017 SilverSneakers®Richard L. Swanson Inspiration…