Bevin says he’ll work to end Kynect immediately, but federal laws may delay his plans
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune From a Republican nomination won by only 83 votes to an unexpected 84,764-vote election…
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Big culprit in obesity for kids — potato chips; others are French fries, fried chicken and fish . . .
From the Institute for Rural Journalism Potato chips are the main culprit in the obesity epidemic facing the world’s youth,…
SmartHealthToday: You need a good night’s sleep; if you aren’t getting it, here are some tips
By Mike Rutledge SmartHealthToday Sleep – and lack of it – can make a big difference in your work life,…
Study: Lack of local care keeps Appalachian women from identifying cancer early, when more treatable
A lack of qualified local primary care providers — not longer driving distances to see a doctor — is leading…
Most registered voters want to continue Kentucky’s expansion of Medicaid under federal health reform
The expansion of Medicaid, the federal-state health program, has solid support among Kentuckians despite being an issue in Tuesday’s election…
Mentally ill in personal-care homes, or at risk of going there, to have more access to behavioral health care
The state Cabinet for Health and Family Services is extending an agreement that provides housing assistance and services to people…
St. Elizabeth hospitals earns “A” grade in patient safety for the fourth consecutive year
The independent national hospital watchdog group, The Leapfrog Group, announced its fall 2015 hospital safety scores and St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
SmartHealthToday: How to help keep sleep schedules on track as the time changes this weekend
By the SmartHealthToday Team Keeping kids’ sleep schedules on track in the midst of Daylight Saving Time can be a…
Kentucky Health Cooperative put in ‘rehabilitation’; Department of Insurance takes over daily operations
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI), with the cooperation of the Kentucky Health Cooperative (KYHC), today filed a petition to…
Local boy makes good: As head of St. E Healthcare Ludlow’s Garren Colvin gets job of dreams
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Garren Colvin is the quintessential boy-next-door, complete with boyish good looks, affability and charm. When…
SmartHealthToday: Attention women — don’t miss (or ignore) these subtle symptoms of a heart attack
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday For young women, the symptoms of a heart attack can be as subtle as they are…
SmartHealthToday: Some tips for spouses of women with breast cancer; ups and downs with no easy fixes
By the SmartHealthToday Team Bill Page is typically Mr. Fix-it. You’ve got a problem to solve, he’s your man. It’s…
Clinical research in Northern Kentucky takes step forward with $500,000 gift to St. Elizabeth
A major gift of $500,000 and an additional challenge gift of $500,000 from Dr. Tony Zembrodt and Mrs. Geraldine Zembrodt…
Eight of 23 health insurance cooperatives closing across country, including Ky; blame game ensues
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune One-third of the 23 health insurance cooperatives created under the Patient Protection and Affordable…
A life-saving heads up for Halloween: ‘Heimlich Heroes’ says know signs of choking, how to respond
Just in time for Halloween, Heimlich Heroes™ provides safety tips to children who will be trick-or-treating this holiday season. The…
SmartHealthToday: Follow these tips so your children enjoy safe, fun Halloween trick-or-treating
By SmartHealthToday Team Special to NKyTribune If you and your children will be heading out for trick-or-treating in your neighborhood,…
UK begins work on unique research facility designed to address state health challenges and disparities
Work began today on a University of Kentucky research facility dedicated to addressing health challenges and disparities in Kentucky. “Today,…
SmartHealthToday: More NKy grandparents are raising grandchildren; St. E offering a class
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday If you’re a grandparent raising your grandchildren, you’re not alone. In fact, the number of grandparents…
Top foods for healthy eyes: Ky Optometric Association says it’s probably not what you think
Special to NKyTribune A balanced diet is an important foundation to maintain good health, but many Americans don’t know what…
More than 16,000 Kentucky children have gained health insurance under health reform law
More than 16,000 Kentucky children gained health insurance since the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according…
Flu season arrives in Kentucky as first two cases confirmed – including one in Kenton County
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is reporting the first two laboratory-confirmed influenza – including one in Kenton County –…
Renowned cardiologist John Holmes dies at 87, known as caring physician, generous philanthropist
John Holmes, 87, renowned cardiologist, died Saturday of complications from the disease he helped others fight all his professional life….