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…
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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….
SmartHealthToday: Successful management of diabetes requires mastery of seven important skills
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Between learning a new way of eating, juggling medications and starting or tweaking your exercise routine,…
Alvin and the Chipmunks will join in national campaign to help children, families understand food safety
In an effort to educate children and their families about the importance of food safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
SmartHealthToday: Know someone with breast cancer? Here are tips on how to help a loved one
SmartHealthToday Team Cathy Halloran was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and has raised close to a combined $450,000 for…
Griffin Elite Sports & Wellness introducing new concept in training, fitness, opens by end of month
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter As construction crews and electricians put the finishing touches on the Griffin Elite Sports…
Children’s school foods packaged in cans or plastic may pose health problems, says study
Researchers have found that elementary-school children, especially low-income students who are more likely to eat federally funded foods rather than…
NKy Diabetes Coalition to provide supermarket tours to focus on proper nutrition for diabetics
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will be participating in supermarket tours to provide real-time nutrition information to…
Burdened by unhealthy policyholders, cuts in subsidies, Kentucky Health Cooperative to close
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Health Cooperative, which sold 75 percent of the policies bought through the…
SmartHealthToday: Halloween isn’t the healthiest of holidays but some candies are better than others
By SmartHealthToday Team With all of the sugar, extra fat and calories hanging around during the Halloween season, it’s hard…
Christ Hospital offering free screenings this weekend as part of the First Ladies Health Initiative
Continuing its mission to improve the health of the community, The Christ Hospital Health Network is supporting the First Ladies…
NKy’s ‘drug czars’ on front lines of war on heroin — fighting addictions, planning education campaign
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Contributor When heroin-addicted inmates start leaving the Kenton County Detention Center injected with a medication that…
SmartHealthToday: If children are misbehaving, take a closer look at their sleep schedules
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday reporter If you have a child who is misbehaving, you might want to hold off on…
SmartHealthToday: October is Breast Cancer Month, so here’s how to prepare for your mammogram
By Colleen Weinkam For SmartHealthToday October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it’s time to think about that mammogram. If…