Navigating Aging: Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women…
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KODA, LifeCenter announce rebranding, joint entity to be known as Network for Hope following merger
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network (LifeCenter) have announced the re-branding as a result of their…
May is Nurses Month, celebrating the 90,000 nurses who live, work in Kentucky
The Kentucky Nurses Association celebrates Nurses Month this May in honor of the 90,000 nurses who live and work in…
Kyians experiencing hearing loss encouraged to act during Better Hearing and Speech Month in May
With approximately 700,000 Kentuckians of all ages experiencing some degree of hearing loss, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Commission…
KY Center for Smoke-Free Policy honors champions of smoke-free communities, including NKY’s Gieske
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy at the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation…
NKY Water District joins communities across country in celebrating Drinking Water Week though May 11
The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led…
What to know about bird flu: Virus confirmed in dairy cows; human infections rare but possible
By Amy Maxmen KFF Health News Headlines are flying after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has…
During Mental Health Awareness month in May, KCPL highlighting mental and physical health efforts
You know you can get books at the library, but did you also know you can get fit both physically…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month; Governor cited successes of 988 lifeline that provides help
Staff report At his weekly press conference, Governor Andy Beshear recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month and highlighted the…
As spring arrives and outdoor activities return, here’s how you can reduce the risk of common injuries
By Dr. Danielle M. Torp University of Kentucky With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor…
U.S. Justice Dept.: Steps taken to remove marijuana from list of dangerous, highly regulated drugs
By Jacob Fischler Kentucky Lantern The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and…
Spring’s arrival means emergence of young wildlife, how you can protect the animals, and yourself
Spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky, along with the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize…
Advocates say new silica dust rule won’t curb black lung; affected miners are younger, sicker
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service After the Biden administration released a new rule setting standards to limit exposure to…
Dr. Clay Shearer came to love dermatology because he can work with people — and see the results
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He was recognized for Excellence in Dermatology by NKY Magazine. But it wasn’t planned that…
Today is Workers’ Memorial Day, a time to remember those who died in workplace accidents
Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to take time today to remember those who have perished in workplace accidents. This…
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass seeking volunteers to assist with Kentucky’s Medicare SHIP program
Navigating Medicare can be tough for many people. From prescription drug plans to private health plans to deceptive insurance agents,…
Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, DEA’s twice-yearly effort to rid your homes of unneeded medications
The Drug Enforcement Admnistration has announced that Saturday will be the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day when the federal…
Measels is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here’s how you can protect against the spread
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles – a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood…
Measles is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here’s how you can protect against the spread
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles – a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will officially open the doors of the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center-Dearborn on Monday, April 29, providing cutting-edge…
KDFWR warning Kentuckians to take precautions to avoid tick bites, infections as weather warms
As temperatures rise and the days get longer, people are spending more time hunting, fishing, hiking and enjoying the outdoors….
New state law on vaping being challenged in Franklin Circuit Court by vape retailers, hemp association
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Four vape shops, the Kentucky Vaping Retailers Association and the Kentucky Hemp Association have filed…