Kentuckians access to mental health care lags; paying providers more would help, says report
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians are far more likely to pay out of pocket for mental and behavioral health…
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AOC announces Citizen Foster Care Review Boards virtual town halls to be held in June, register here
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians with ideas to improve outcomes for children placed in foster care because of substance…
8,000 doses of Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal drug) distributed in KY, part of TEVA settlement
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced nearly 8,000 doses of Naloxone – an opioid overdose reversal drug – have been delivered…
Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce helps keep kids safe, tracks missing kids
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Kyle Wallace has a love-hate relationship with his job. “I hate that it has to…
Understanding the risks and importance of urgency if you or someone you know suffers a stroke
By Dr. Larry Goldstein University of Kentucky As May comes to a close and we wrap up stroke awareness month,…
Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s…
KY gets a ‘D’ grade on second annual report card on maternal mental health, a bit below national average
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky received a D grade on the second annual report from the Policy Center…
Outbreak of whooping cough in Lexington; it can be deadly for babies and prevented with vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News An outbreak of whooping cough has been declared in Fayette County after nine cases…
Tips to prevent drowning, #1 cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children under 5
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As summer approaches and people begin to head to pools, lakes, ponds and streams,…
Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program continued, as it has seized illegal drugs and saved lives
Gov. Andy Beshear approved the continued work of Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program, which has helped save Kentuckians’ lives by supporting the…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare promotes four individuals within its leadership team
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced the promotion of four individuals within its leadership team, recognizing their dedication and commitment to…
Pelvic health is an integral part of women’s well-being, but pain and discomfort is often dismissed
By Dr. Johnnie Wright University of Kentucky Pelvic health is crucial to a woman’s overall well-being but is often misunderstood…
KDA, Kentucky Hospital Association to partner for new ‘Food is Medicine’ healthy living campaign
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is joining forces with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) to develop a “Food is Medicine”…
Dr. Gannon Tagher named permanent dean of NKU’s College of Health and Human Services
Northern Kentucky University has announced Dr. Gannon Tagher as the new permanent dean of the College of Health and Human…
UK #iCANendthetrend youth board wins Tobacco-Free Kids’ 2024 Group Youth Advocates of the Year
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky’s #iCANendthetrend Youth Advisory Board has been named the Campaign for…
Six Kentuckians, including NKY’s Kim Moser, honored with ’24 Champions of Recovery Awards
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Six Kentuckians, including NKY’s Kim Moser, were honored with 2024 Champions of Recovery Awards…
Early data show KY OD deaths dropped 7.9% in 2023, much more than national decline, but remain high
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest provisional overdose-death data say drug-overdose deaths…
With ‘trauma season’ upon us, make safety a priority during those summertime outdoor activities
By Dr. Andrew Bernard University of Kentucky Warm weather is upon us which means longer days, time spent outdoors, the…
Fact-checking claims about vaccines as new COVID-19 variant emerges; beware misinformation
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In the last month, new COVID-19 variants — known as FLiRT and part of the…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — CPR — can save lives – and “anyone can learn it,” EMT tells Rotarians
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter David Fine gave the group a lesson. The lesson of life – saving a life….
St. Elizabeth-Edgewood among state’s hospitals getting ‘A’ rating; most received ‘C’s’ again
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Most of the Kentucky hospitals graded on a nonprofit group’s twice-a-year report card for…
Understanding the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, and what you can do to minimize risk
Dr. Zin W. Myint University of Kentucky Kentucky has one of the highest rates of new cancers in the U.S.,…