Flu cases – many serious – rising in NKy’s older adults; Health Department offering $20 flu shots
Although overall flu activity has leveled off slightly in early January, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is seeing an increase…
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A fourth of Kentucky adults have tried e-cigarettes; overall, majority want devices taxed, regulated
Kentucky Health News More than four in 10 Kentucky adults under age 30 have tried electronic cigarettes, and…
Limited number of free radon test kits available at NKy Health Department; radon common in region
Any building can have a high level of radon, so it is important to test your home for radon. Testing…
Although flu season already in full swing, top state health official says it’s not too late to get vaccinated
Kentucky Health News Although it’s only halfway through the flu season, as of Jan. 8 Kentucky has reported 26 influenza-related…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: 10 causes of diabetes you just can’t ignore
By Dr. Rajeev Kurapati NKyTribune columnist More than 380 million people worldwide have diabetes, about 8.5 percent of the world’s…
Foot Health: When dealing with extreme cold, don’t forget to protect feet against dangerous frostbite
By Dr. Sarah Voelkel KyForward columnist My toes are freezing! With the frigid temperatures we’re dealing with, I find it…
St. Elizabeth among hospitals to get funds for heroin overdose reversal kits
Kentucky will provide more than $100,000 for heroin overdose reversal kits to hospitals with the highest rates of overdose deaths,…
Health District invites you to join volunteer Medical Reserve Corps, training provided
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
One vaccination can save a life through immunization program at St. E Health Care
A new whooping cough immunization program has been started at St. Elizabeth Health Care to improve the health of thousands…
One-third of people with early heart attack ‘don’t make it’ to hospital; know the signs
By Shelly Whitehead Special to KyForward Jerry Sigl is a likable fellow with a quick, self-effacing sense of humor. And,…