NKY Health Dept. Director Dr. Jennifer Mooney explains duties for keeping the public healthy
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Sometimes, you just need a wake-up call. We all do – and not necessarily for…
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Louisville’s Bruce Scott new president of American Medical Association ‘ready to fight’ for doctors
Dr. Bruce A. Scott, an ear, nose and throat specialist from Louisville, was sworn in Tuesday as the 179th president…
Kentucky’s certificate of need law on interim legislative committee’s June 20 agenda
An interim legislative committee is scheduled to take up the issue of Kentucky’s certificate of need requirements later this month. The…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Can you rely on blood pressure kiosks to track your numbers?
Blood pressure kiosks are a fast, easy, and cost-free way to monitor your blood pressure. But are they accurate? As…
Sunday read: A look at vaccine misinformation — it abounds as measles spread
By Amy Maxmen and Céline Gounder KFF Health News Measles is on the rise in the United States. In the first quarter of…
Navigating Aging: New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or…
Kentucky overdose deaths decline for second straight year with nearly a 10% drop in 2023
The Commonwealth saw a decrease in overdose deaths for the second year in a row in 2023, realizing a 9.8%…
How to have a sun-safe summer by protecting your skin while spending time outdoors
By Dr. John D’Orazio University of Kentucky Spending time outside in the summer is a great way to stay active,…
Bird flu’s spread from poultry to cattle to humans provokes worry among feds, states
By Jennifer Shutt States Newsroom Dairy farmers throughout the country are on guard and the federal government is mobilizing after…
Website helps Kyians find mental health treatment; has had 5,000 first-time users since March launch
By Stephanie Ramsey University of Kentucky Despite growing awareness of mental-health issues, many people still struggle to find the right…
Kentuckians access to mental health care lags; paying providers more would help, says report
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians are far more likely to pay out of pocket for mental and behavioral health…
AOC announces Citizen Foster Care Review Boards virtual town halls to be held in June, register here
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians with ideas to improve outcomes for children placed in foster care because of substance…
8,000 doses of Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal drug) distributed in KY, part of TEVA settlement
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced nearly 8,000 doses of Naloxone – an opioid overdose reversal drug – have been delivered…
Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce helps keep kids safe, tracks missing kids
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Kyle Wallace has a love-hate relationship with his job. “I hate that it has to…
Understanding the risks and importance of urgency if you or someone you know suffers a stroke
By Dr. Larry Goldstein University of Kentucky As May comes to a close and we wrap up stroke awareness month,…
Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s…
KY gets a ‘D’ grade on second annual report card on maternal mental health, a bit below national average
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky received a D grade on the second annual report from the Policy Center…
Outbreak of whooping cough in Lexington; it can be deadly for babies and prevented with vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News An outbreak of whooping cough has been declared in Fayette County after nine cases…
Tips to prevent drowning, #1 cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children under 5
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As summer approaches and people begin to head to pools, lakes, ponds and streams,…
Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program continued, as it has seized illegal drugs and saved lives
Gov. Andy Beshear approved the continued work of Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program, which has helped save Kentuckians’ lives by supporting the…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare promotes four individuals within its leadership team
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced the promotion of four individuals within its leadership team, recognizing their dedication and commitment to…
Pelvic health is an integral part of women’s well-being, but pain and discomfort is often dismissed
By Dr. Johnnie Wright University of Kentucky Pelvic health is crucial to a woman’s overall well-being but is often misunderstood…