Dr. Rhya Strifling: Dealing with a picky eater isn’t easy, some tips to stop the behavior before it starts
Summer is a popular time for families to gather for picnics and cookouts with lots of delicious foods. But for…
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Getting your child ready for COVID-19 vaccinations; here’s a checklist for protecting your child
By Mahak Kalra Kentucky Youth Advocates We’ve made a big step towards ending the pandemic with vaccines now available to…
Virus suppressed by pandemic making a resurgence in the South, CDC advises residents to be vigilant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising people in Kentucky and states to the south to look out…
Study finds rural seniors less likely than those in urban areas to follow COVID guidelines
Rural adults 65 and older were less compliant than their urban peers when it came to following some of the…
Beshear launches ‘Shot at a Million’ program in effort to encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A million dollars and full scholarships are all part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s incentive package…
George Fuchs: Kids’ healthy eating habits start at home, help them avoid those sugary snacks, drinks
From an early age, children are exposed to messaging that informs their food preferences that in turn shape their eating…
As Kentuckians return to pools and waterways this holiday weekend, state offers tips to stay healthy
With summer approaching, the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s (KDPH) Environmental Public Health…
St. E. Ft. Thomas nurse manager Melissa Takata honored with Mentoring Plus Seeds of Hope Award
Melissa Takata, Nurse Manager of the St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Intensive Care Unit, was honored recently by Mentoring Plus at…
COVID vaccines provide protection from the virus, even if there are no flu-like side affects
Even if you don’t get any flu-like symptoms after getting the coronavirus vaccine, you are still protected from the virus,…
Recent poll finds Kentuckians sharply divided on COVID vaccine requirements for schools, businesses
Kentuckians are split when it comes to whether COVID-19 vaccines should be required for employees or students to return to…
KCDHH encouraging Kentuckians to act on common and often ignored early signs of hearing loss
With an estimated 48 million Americans experiencing hearing loss, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)…
Beshear reports 1,882,396 Kyians vaccinated; 758 new COVID cases, 23 deaths, 3.15% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,882,396 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. “No…
To reach 2.5m goal, Kentucky needs 750,000 more vaccinations; 796 cases, 10 deaths, 3.12% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,751,541 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor added…
City of Dayton, NKY Health Department offering free COVID vaccine clinic Friday at First Baptist Church
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and the City of Dayton are conducting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the First Baptist…
Beshear reports 714 new cases, 10 deaths, 3.51% positivity; 1.63m vaccinated — goal is 2.5m
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,638,235 Kentuckians have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. He also reported 714 new COVID-19…
Low COVID numbers reported on Sunday; 1.5 million Kentuckians have now been vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new cases of COVID-19 fell on Sunday as did the number of…
Beshear reports 331 cases, 10 deaths, low positivity; 834,130 Kyians have at least one vaccine dose
Gov. Beshear announced 834,130 Kentuckians – 25% of Kentucky adults – have now received at least one dose of one…
Beshear reports 2,443 new COVID cases, 32 deaths, decreasing positivity rates; more vaccine coming
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the federal COVID-19 team will increase Kentucky’s vaccine supply by an additional 5%. In total, the…
State adds 2,362 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths; positivity is 11.49%; all but one county is red
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced 2,362 new COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths Sunday. Boone County reported…
State Auditor Mike Harmon tests positive for COVID, a day after getting the vaccine; wife also tests positive
By Tom Latke Kentucky Today One of Kentucky’s Constitutional officers is in self-isolation after he and his wife both tested…
Consumer Protection Alert: Beware of scams related to COVID vaccines; do not pay for promise of vaccine
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Now that COVID-19 vaccines are starting to become available, Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a…
Dr. Deborah Birx meets with Gov. Beshear, says state in dangerous stage, needs to improve testing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear met with Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus…