Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky offers free webinar for professionals, community members
As part of its efforts to improve public health, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is offering a free webinar…
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Report says hospital charity care and care to uninsured are down 77 percent since reform
An ongoing report of federal health reform’s effect on Kentucky says hospitals have significantly less charity care and care to…
October 6 forum in Covington seeks to educate public, obtain feedback on proposed Medicaid Waiver
A coalition of health care advocates will host a handful of forums statewide in order to inform communities and get…
Paul Long: Steve Schwalbach continues dedication to Jackie’s Run, raising awareness of Alzheimer’s
For his run this year, Steve Schwalbach wanted to take it a little easier. Easy, of course, is a relative…
Health Department encourages Northern Kentuckians to get a flu vaccine, available at county health centers
This fall, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is asking residents to protect themselves and those they care about from seasonal…
SmartHealthToday: Healthy change can start with little steps — and results can be amazing
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday Change can come one step at a time; and the steps don’t have to be large…
LiveWell NKY to host free Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at DCCH Farmers Market of Fort Mitchell
LiveWell NKY will be brining its healthy lifestyle programs to the DCCH Farmers Market of Fort Mitchell on Saturday. Stop…
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…
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…