NKU receives $2.4 million in scholarship funds for students in human services program
Northern Kentucky University has been awarded $2.4 million from the National Institute of Health’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
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Food safety: After power outage, here are steps to assure safety of refrigerated, frozen foods
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Hurricane Helene brought power outages across the state, which means Kentuckians need to be…
Jeff Rubin: Standing up for our future selves — if we live long enough, we’ll all be old one day
Many people don’t want to talk about it. Others try to ignore it, and even fewer take the time to…
Sunday read: Can you change your personality? Research says yes, by tweaking what you think, do
By Shannon Sauer-Zavala University of Kentucky Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed…
Survey of Kentucky kinship families shows caregivers need help most with basic needs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service September has been National Kinship Care Month, and more than 80% of Kentucky kinship…
Beshear announces ‘Moore Safe Nights,’ program honoring hard-of-hearing advocate Virginia Moore
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced the “Moore Safe Nights” program, which honors the work of late deaf and hard-of-hearing…
With fall sports and outdoor activities in full swing, here’s how to fuel your body for best performance
Dr. Kimberly Kaiser University of Kentucky Fall sports are in full swing, and many people are enjoying outdoor activities this…
QPR – Question, Persuade, Refer — helps you learn how to intervene in a mental health crisis
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This story discusses suicide. Anyone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts can call or…
Dr. Holly Danneman, associate dean of UK medical college at NKU, the right leader at the right time
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The University of Kentucky College of Medicine/NKY is part of a grand plan to expand…
Taylor Mill honors Ed Kuehne for efforts to save swimmer as part Boone Water Rescue
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill Commissioner Ed Kuehne was honored at a recent Taylor Mill commission meeting…
Moose Lodge #1469 donates two AEDs to Taylor Mill police, life-saving devices
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Whenever a 911 call comes in to any dispatch center in Northern Kentucky, the…
Managing mental health is an important part of treatment for those facing sickle cell disease
By Dr. Tanesha Johnson University of Kentucky Children who were diagnosed with a chronic condition at an early age face…
Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy on minors meets with opposition
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday to officially ban the practice of conversion therapy on minors….
Prostate cancer is one of most common cancers in men, here’s what you need to know
By Dr. Stephen Strup University of Kentucky Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men and the…
Coalition of 42 state attorneys general call for for surgeon general’s warning on social media platforms
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that Kentucky is part of a bi-partisan coalition…
Madison Avenue Christian Church and Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved to hold health fair
Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) along with Northern Kentucky University’s Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) will host a…
Interact for Health Our Health, Our Opportunity report highlights inadequacies in healthcare
Interact for Health released a new report inspired by data that found a 26-year life expectancy difference between neighborhoods in…
Mosquitoes are one of nature’s deadliest creatures; awareness, precautions help
The Rural Blog During an average day, many people never think about mosquitoes, but perhaps the tiny arthropod deserves more…
Change of seasons brings increase in outdoor chores; how to avoid and treat eye injuries from fall cleanup
By Dr. Andrew Pearson University of Kentucky When the leaves start changing, we know fall is here, and with it…
Nurse describes volunteering for special rehabilitation village in Israel
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Dawn Rothchild is a special person – and she told the Covington Rotary Club why,…
Boone Cooperative Extension, Alzheimer’s Association to offer free October workshop
A workshop, Aging and Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know will be offered Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at…
Nationwide, youth e-cigarette use drops to the lowest level in a decade
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A half million fewer young people vaped this year than last, according to an…