KY Department for Public Health hosts health professionals to develop Health Improvement Plan
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), recently hosted more…
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Dr. Matthew Hummel does total knee replacement at St. E using new robotic-arm technology
Dr. Matthew T. Hummel of Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers performed the first total knee replacement surgery using new robotic-arm assisted technology…
KHIP: Poll shows Kentuckians need to be more physically active to achieve good health
Being physically active is one of the most valuable things a person can do to maintain good health. The 2016…
Grant County needle exchange program ‘operates just as it should,’ says a report on its first year
From the Northern Kentucky Health Department In its first year of operation, the Grant County syringe access exchange program has…
SmartHealthToday: Finding a cure for MS starts with awareness and education; research matters
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday March is National MS Education and Awareness Month. Why is education and awareness so important? It’s…
Health briefs: Free osteoarthritis session, St. E chest pain accreditation, Christ online scheduling
Living Without Limits: Osteoarthritis and total joint pain Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the weight-bearing…
Fewer Kyians lack health insurance, but report shows little progress in health quality and outcomes so far
The percentage of Kentuckians without health insurance has dropped by more than half since the implementation of the Patient Protection…
Honoring ‘Environmental Health Professionals’ who do inspections, investigations to ensure our safety
Kentucky is honoring environmental health professionals for their many contributions to our public health infrastructure. Governor Matt Bevin proclaimed March…
Turn from being a helpless bystander into a hero by knowing the steps to ‘Stop the Bleed’
By Hannah Anderson Special to NKyTribune Severe bleeding can result in death within minutes, before paramedics have a chance to…
SmartHealthToday: With spring sports on the horizon, here’s how to stay healthy and active
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday St. Elizabeth Healthcare looks at spring high school sports and what athletes, coaches and parents should…
Colorectal cancer is preventable — and here are some steps to reduce your risk, from AICR
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable….
SmartHealthToday: Talk to your college students about having a safe spring break
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday For many college students, spring break is a welcome respite from the academic pressure of school…
Kentucky, surrounding states have fewer companies on government health insurance exchanges
The number of health insurance companies offering subsidized coverage didn’t shrink just in Kentucky, but in most of adjoining states,…
Spring Breaker travelers warned to take precautions against Zika virus — protect yourself and others
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, advises spring break travelers to…
From patient to advocate, cancer-survivor Joe Geraci sees the critical need for palliative care for patients
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Joe Geraci knows all too well what it feels like when life comes crashing down….
Health Department modifies temporary food permits process to ensure food safety, improve efficiency
Before patrons eat at fairs, festivals and other events in Northern Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Health Department inspects all temporary…
KHIP shows Kentuckians don’t eat enough healthy fruits, vegetables; cost is a factor
The latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that adults who report poorer health are more likely to think that the…
Seven-year-old Ethan Desai battles rare disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and is inspiration to others
By Anya Rao SmartHealthToday February 28 was declared Rare Disease Day by Kentucky’s governor to raise awareness for the many…
Partners say University of Kentucky Medical School campus in Northern Kentucky is a great fit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The University of Kentucky College of Medicine announced Monday that it plans to develop…
UK College of Medicine to partner with NKU, St. E to develop regional medical school campus in NKY
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine today announced plans to develop a regional medical school campus in Northern Kentucky for…
KHIP finds more Kentuckians do have health insurance under ACA, but report cost is still a barrier
Since 2014, when most of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were implemented, many more adults have acquired…
Is medical marijuana the answer to nation’s opioid epidemic, a major concern in Appalachia?
From the Rural Blog Could medical marijuana be the answer to the nation’s opioid epidemic, which is a major concern…