Northern Kentucky County Health Centers to distribute free naloxone overdose reversal kits
As part of on-going efforts to reduce the harm of heroin use, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is now offering…
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Talk about what ‘nobody wants to talk about,’ learn about Mona Lisa Touch, at St. E women’s program
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Dr. April Tillery, a board-certified gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner, will talk about the problem “nobody…
St. E among first in state to receive certification to address backlog of untested sexual assault kits
St. Elizabeth Hospitals in Northern Kentucky are among the first in the state to obtain certification as Sexual Assault Nurse…
Old Time Kentucky: Despite its poor reputation, goldenrod can’t be blamed for your hay fever
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist The goldenrod is our state flower–some say state weed. Either way, it’s nothing to sneeze…
SmartHealthToday: That pain in leg might be more than a cramp; visit to doctor can determine if its PAD
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealth Today Leg pain while walking or resting may be caused by blockages in blood vessels and…
Paul Long: Deluge and bugs made Hamilton’s Midnight Madness Half Marathon fun but weird
I ran my sixth half-marathon this weekend, and it may have been the weirdest one yet. Usually, when you run…
Lynne Saddler: Tips to keep healthy this fall — from Zika, whooping cough, seasonal flu, bats/rabies
Now that Northern Kentucky children are back in school, many families are adapting to new routines, with bus pick-ups, fall…
Kentucky continues to be near the top nationwide in childhood obesity; but what about NKY?
Colleen Weinkam SmartHealth Today Nationally, childhood obesity rates have more than tripled since 1980, and one in three children is…
Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition offers supermarket tours in Cold Spring, Florence
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will be participating in two supermarket tours to provide real-time nutrition information…
Skyward, Interact for Health partner to offer free adult mental health first aid course
Skyward and Interact for Health will offer a free day-long adult mental health first aid course aimed at helping identify…
Medical Reserve Corps orientation in Williamstown; opportunity to help public health agencies in a crisis
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Report shows children in KY benefit from affordable health care made possible by Medicaid expansion
Children are already reaping the benefits of more Kentucky parents having health insurance due to Medicaid expansion, according to a…
KY DPH warns of ongoing risk associated with heroin; 12 fatal ODs reported over holiday weekend
The Kentucky Department for Public Health continues to warn Kentuckians about the risks associated with heroin and other drugs. DPH…
SmartHealthToday: Are water enhancers a healthy option? It’s important to know what we’re replacing
Rory Glynn SmartHealth Today Most of us know we should be drinking more water. But when thirst kicks in, maybe…
Food Network Celebrity Chef Curtis Aikens will demonstrate healthy cooking for diabetics Oct. 1
Chef Curtis Aikens, host of The Food Network’s “Pick of the Day” cooking show, will be part of a free…
Candlelight Vigil draws large crowd; speaks to the number of lives touched by heroin epidemic
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor One by one, they came up, took a candle and spoke the name of…
KY Dept for Public Health issues warning about new supply of fentanyl-laced heroin entering the state
Kentucky’s top health officials are warning state medical providers and community leaders of a pending public health crisis involving dangerous…
Paul Long: Why run? Sometimes the answer is ‘I Run 4’ my buddy, who can’t run for himself
Ask people why they run — we did a couple of months ago — and you’re likely to get a…
Northern Kentucky also saw huge spike in heroin ODs last week by users “playing Russian roulette”
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The heroin overdose wave that pushed first responders to the limit in Cincinnati last…
Rash of heroin overdoses in region have state officials concerned drugs came from same batch
A rash of heroin overdoses reported in the last two weeks in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia, has officials…
SmartHealthToday: Librarian Tewes encourages parents to engage children with books
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday At the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library, Lise Tewes – coordinator of children’s…
Bevin administration submits revised Medicaid waiver proposal to federal government
Gov. Matt Bevin submitted the Section 1115 demonstration waiver known as Kentucky HEALTH (Helping to Engage and Achieve Long Term…