Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner to be honored with 2016 Award of Excellence by NKY Health Department
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will honor Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner with the 2016 Award of Excellence in Public Health….
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State, national health officials say potential exists for Kentucky to have Zika virus outbreak
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While all 388 Zika virus cases confirmed in the continental U.S., including six in…
Paul Long: Chris Herren ran small race for big purpose; daughter Tessa, in stroller, crosses line first
Chris Herren won a small 5K race in Erlanger on Saturday. He ran a pretty good time, too: 17:02, which…
Kentucky Department of Insurance approves Anthem’s purchase of Cigna Dental Health
The Kentucky Department of Insurance has approved Anthem’s application to purchase Cigna Dental Health of Kentucky, Inc., doing business as…
Safety first: When mowing the lawn, keeping children indoors is the best possible safety precaution
By Dr. Lesley Wong Special to NKyTribune Spring is here which means children will begin playing outside more often. With…
SmartHealthToday: Shape up now, middle-agers, or regret your small brain later
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday As if there isn’t enough evidence that exercise is good for you, researchers have found that…
Spring is here — and so are seasonal allergies; here are some tips to reduce eye discomfort
April showers bring spring allergies. Along with the beautiful blooming flowers and growing grass, spring in Kentucky means the…
Paul Long: Ask ‘why?’ do runners do what they do — and get a variety of ‘because’ answers
Late last week, a running friend posted a simple question on Facebook: Why? Why does one get up before dawn…
St. E to name Covington, Ft. Thomas Wound Care Centers for medical director Dr. Patrick Birrer
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will dedicate its Wound Care Centers in Covington and Ft. Thomas to Patrick T. Birrer, MD in…
St. E’s Christina Rust receives CDC national award for efforts to promote childhood immunization in NKY
Christina Rust, Maternal Child Health Education Specialist with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has been named CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for her…
Florence native Stephen Toadvine named president of Baptist Health Medical Group
Stephen Toadvine, MD, has been named president of Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG). As president, he will assume executive responsibilities…
With Earth Day in mind, USDA provides tips, including a free app, to help serve safer food
As Earth Day approaches, did you know the U.S. Department of Agriculture has an app that can help you save…
Back on Track event features dealing with back pain, offered by St. E spine care specialists
St. Elizabeth News Service The Orthopedic Institute at St. Elizabeth is hosting Back on Track: Is Back Pain Taking Over…
Paul Long: Local runners featured on Inside Northern Kentucky KET episode about marathons, dedication
Emily Leising swears it was an accident. Her goal was simple — to run one marathon per month in 2016….
April is Autism Awareness Month: here are tips for parents and some myths debunked for the rest of us
By St. Elizabeth News Service In recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month, Dr. James Hahn, a pediatrician with St….
SmartHealthToday: Some tips for preventing eye injuries — we only have two and should protect them
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday Most commonly, children injure their eyes while they’re at school, while they’re playing or while they’re…
Health Issues Poll shows two in ten Kentuckians delay or go without medical care due to costs
Even with health insurance, medical care can be expensive. According to information released by Interact for Health and the Foundation…
It’s National Pet Day — and time to consider what pets do for quality of life — and for your good health
April 11th is National Pet Day, making it a great time to consider the many reasons why pets play such…
Diabetes educators at Northern Kentucky supermarkets to provide nutrition information
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will be participating in two supermarket tours to provide real-time nutrition information…
SmartHealthToday: Does having high blood sugar mean you’re diabetic? Not necessarily
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Roughly 29 million people in the United States have various levels of diabetes. For many years,…
Safety & Health conference to feature courses on fall prevention, first aid/CPR, workers comp — and more
Keynote addresses from Governor Matt Bevin, Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton, Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey, and Assistant U.S. Secretary of Labor…
Paul Long: Runners have love-hate relationship with the (challenging) Seven Hills of Northern Kentucky
A runner in Northern Kentucky cannot get too far without coming upon a hill. Whether it’s a gentle incline rising…