21st Senior Expo coming to Levee August 13th, free event featuring health screenings and fun
The 2015 Northern Kentucky Senior Expo will take place on Thursday, August 13th, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m….
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Dr. Todd Cook takes a 40-year legacy of service into retirement: It was always about ‘family’
Special to NKyTribune He is so much a part of the Campbell County community that it’s hard for Dr. Todd…
State’s new ‘Stop HPV’ campaign urges parents to vaccinate their 11-, 12-year-old boys and girls
State officials will launch a statewide “Stop HPV” campaign July 20 to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against…
Local eye doctor’s video goes viral — as baby reacts with joy as she puts on glasses for the first time
Ten month old Piper Sinclair reacted with baby glee when she could see clearly for the first time, thanks to…
Have fun, drink responsibly — and stay ‘Healthy and Hydrated,’ thanks to St. E.’s free hydration machine
Staff report It’s free drinks for everyone! Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare, All-Star week celebrants — guests and locals alike…
SmartHealth: Here’s the quiz you’ll see on the Purple People Bridge this weekend — and (shhh!) answers!
By SmartHealthToday.com Special to NKyTribune If you’re out and about this fabulously busy weekend, look for the SmartHealthToday.com team’s health…
Three out of four adults favor making 21 the minimum age of sale for tobacco products
Three out of four American adults — including seven in 10 cigarette smokers — favor raising the minimum age of…
Travel can be challenging for diabetics, but nothing a little planning, a few precautions won’t overcome
It’s vacation season. Traveling offers unique challenges for diabetics, but nothing that careful planning and a few precautions won’t overcome,…
Volunteer your skills to help in the community by joining the Medical Reserve Corps
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Politicians, economists, journalists debate reasons for, impact of proposed sale of Humana to Aetna
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune The purchase of Louisville-based Humana Inc. by fellow health-insurance giant Aetna Inc. for $37…
Northern Kentucky District Board of Health announces meetings for end of 2015, early 2016
The Executive Committee of the Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has set its meetings for the remainder of 2015…
Northern Kentucky Health Department launches mobile website, helps people ‘make healthy choices’
Public health information in Northern Kentucky, including local food inspection scores, is now easier to access on-the-go through a mobile…
Five insurers to provide healthcare services for eligible Medicaid clients across Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has signed new contracts with five managed care organizations to provide healthcare services to Kentuckians who…
Health Issues Poll shows NKyians’ views; majority favor statewide smoking ban, report good health
The Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP), conducted by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Cincinnati’s Interact for Health, provides…
SmartHealth: Diabetes can be confusing; here are 10 myths about the disease
By SmartHealthToday.com There are plenty of scary facts about diabetes: It’s the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. and…
One dose of HPV vaccine targeting cervical cancer is as effective as three, study finds
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune A study has found that one dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix appears…
Doctor sheds light on five myths about sunburn, sun exposure and sunscreen
As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to…
UK College of Nursing study says tobacco-growing states like Kentucky lag behind in health
The major tobacco-growing states lag behind the rest of the nation in adopting measures effective in reducing tobacco use. Consequently,…
Christ Hospital first in region to implant permanent wireless sensor device in a heart-failure patient
The Christ Hospital Health Network is the first facility in the region to successfully implant a new miniaturized, wireless sensor…
Good news for NKy migraine sufferers: ‘Exciting’ new class of drugs could change the landscape for treatment
By Jenny Wells and Laura Dawahare Special to NKyTribune There is growing excitement among headache specialists about initial research into…
Serving up an artificial blood ‘buffet’ for mosquitoes may lead to fewer of the pesky insects
A “nuisance” is probably one of the nicest things people call a mosquito. Actually, mosquitoes have been pegged the deadliest…
Tobacco smoke mixed with high radon levels increase risk of lung cancer by a factor of 10
From Kentucky Health News Combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon, an odorless gas that comes from small amounts of…