Kentucky leads the nation in colon cancer rates, but it’s 90 percent preventable through screening
All too often Kentuckians don’t get screened for colon cancer because of fear, embarrassment, lack of access and cost concerns,…
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Squabble brewing over two competing proposals for new Northern Kentucky Health Department offices
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Health Department Board of Directors is expected to consider two proposals…
Latest KHIP poll: Health insurance is important factor in Kentuckians’ ability to get needed health care
Having health insurance is an important factor in being able to get needed health care. According to information released today…
SmartHealthToday: Choosing the right extracurricular activity for your child — it’s OK to push a little
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday When your kids are young, picking and choosing extracurricular activities is something of a free-for-all. You…
SmartHealthToday: If you have a cough you can’t shake, that may be a sign of a bigger problem
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Does each moment of silence in your office tend to be interrupted by another cough or…
Paul Long: Stick around, runners, the weather will change — a week makes a big difference
What a difference a week makes. Saturday, Feb. 13, dawned bright and cold. Frothy cold. Single-digit cold. When we started…
Ground broken on St. Elizabeth/Sun Behavioral hospital in Erlanger; scheduled to open in 2017
By Michael Perry Special to the NKyTribune St. Elizabeth Healthcare and SUN Behavioral Health broke ground Friday on a 149,000…
Kynectors say they play important role for health care clients, most want to continue on the job
In the midst of the increasingly politicized debate about Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan to dismantle Kynect, the state’s health insurance…
St. E’s announces PrimeWise program schedule — good nutrition series, back pain, living wills
St. Elizabeth’s PrimeWise program (aimed at adults 50+) is hosting new programs at the end of the month and beginning…
SmartHealthToday: Meet the Florence Mall walkers, taking advantage of safe, effective way to exercise
By Rory Glynn SmartHealth Today When Florence Mall throws opens its doors in the morning, these patrons are ready to…
Gov. Bevin in NKY Friday for groundbreaking of new behavioral hospital; other scheduled events
NKyTribune staff report Gov. Matt Bevin will join officials from St. Elizabeth Healthcare SUN Behavioral Health and other community leaders…
Hepatitis C outbreak spreads; Health Department steps up efforts as rate is among highest in country
Northern Kentucky’s rate of hepatitis C infection is among the highest in the country, with more than 1,100 cases diagnosed…
Lifting federal ban on funding needle-exchange programs hasn’t yet benefitted Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s top Republicans in…
SmartHealthToday: What makes a happy marriage? Here are 10 tips . . .
SmartHealthToday Team Now that Valentine’s Day is behind us, it doesn’t mean we still don’t have to work on our…
Former Gov. Beshear fights back — forms tax-exempt organization to oppose Bevin’s disconnect of Kynect
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Steve Beshear, the Democrat who was the only Southern governor to expand Medicaid and…
Paul Long: The 10 Commandments of Running, some very good rules to train by (it’s really about fun)
A few Saturdays ago, our running group leaders jumped on a wall to give us instructions about our training run….
St. Elizabeth Healthcare enters into co-management agreement with Cincinnati-based Urology Group
The Urology Group and St. Elizabeth Physicians have entered into a partnership to enhance the level of services provided to…
Statewide poll shows most Kentucky adults favor raising minimum age to 21 for tobacco purchases
According to a new poll by Interact for Health and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, most Kentucky adults (60…
The Center for Great Neighborhoods partners with Covington corner stores for health initiative
Healthy food choices build healthy bodies, and healthy bodies build vibrant communities. Making healthy choices begins with access to healthy…
SmartHealthToday: Researchers working on CTE, degenerative brain disease in former NFL players
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday Researchers are working hard to better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the degenerative brain disease found…
Kentucky Department for Public Health urges travelers to take precautions against Zika virus
Kentuckians traveling to areas of the world affected by the Zika virus disease, should take steps to protect themselves and…
Northern Kentucky health leaders making the rounds to garner support for needle exchange program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Supporters of a needle exchange program in Northern Kentucky continue to seek approval from…