Respiratory illness in state keeps declining but it still elevated; more kids are in hospitals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While emergency-department visits and hospital admissions related to respiratory illness were again less numerous…
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Kentucky, Oklahoma lead nation in adult daily vaping; Forbes ranks KY as No. 2 vaping state
Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults use electronic cigarettes daily at the highest rate in the nation, equaled only by Oklahoma,…
Highland Heights City Council honored for its smoke-free ordinance, commitment to healthy community
As one of the first Northern Kentucky communities to pass groundbreaking smoke-free ordinances, the Highland Heights City Council was honored…
KY seniors push for support for family caregiving, equitable housing and prescription drug costs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians age 50 and older say increased support for family caregivers, affordable housing and…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, here are tips to keep your child’s smile sparkling
Dr. Cristina Perez University of Kentucky Children’s dental health is important all year long. February is recognized as National Children’s…
With federal funding set to expire, advocates say more Kentuckians rely on community health centers
By Nadia Ramagan Public News Service The bulk of federal funding for community health centers expires next month, and health…
Those who traveled through CVG Jan. 27-29 may have been exposed to measles, says CHFS
Staff report Kentuckians who traveled through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport between Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 may have been exposed…
Kentucky’s youngest citizens are increasingly falling victim to accidental drug overdoses
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s youngest children continue to be at risk of drug overdoses from accidental ingestion —…
St.E.’s Dr. Doug Flora sees ‘good and bad’ in latest cancer data; good is fewer deaths, earlier treatments
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter New cancer cases in America have passed a major milestone — 2 million new…
Routine checkups with your child’s pediatrician are key to ensuring health and happiness as they grow
Dr. LaTawnya Pleasant University of Kentucky In the journey of parenthood, an essential step toward ensuring the health and happiness…
Advocates, including NKY’s Joe Geraci, rally to urge lawmakers to take ‘decisive action’ to reduce cancer
Staff report Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to Frankfort Thursday to meet with elected officials….
New survey of 770 child care provides warns of looming funding cliff without substantial investment
Kentucky child care owners and directors fear tuition hikes, pay cuts and even closures without substantial investment from the General…
Seasonal respiratory illness in Kentucky has declined but numbers still considered ‘elevated’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Emergency-department visits and hospital admissions for respiratory disease in Kentucky have dropped for three…
Houchens Insurance donates $1M to St. E. to support community wellbeing, strategic healthcare
Houchens Insurance Group has donated $1 million to St. Elizabeth Healthcare to help promote community well being and vital healthcare…
KY Center for Smoke-free Policy seeks nominations of advocates award in honor of Dr. David Stevens
The Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy is accepting nominations for local smoke-free advocates who deserve to be recognized for their dedication to…
Two legislators file bill to undo a law that bans gender affirming care for transgender minors
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Two Kentucky Democrats filed a bill this week seeking to undo a law that bans…
KY youth speak to lawmakers about mental health, drug epidemic during Children’s Advocacy Week
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Protecting, supporting and listening to Kentucky’s kids is the focus of Children’s Advocacy Week….
St. E. Healthy Headlines: The ins and outs of heart health during frigid temperatures
It’s one of the most dreaded parts of winter: shoveling snow out in the cold. But can the cold weather…
Health – Elham Ghahari: Glaucoma awareness — prevention, symptoms, and treatment
By Dr. Elham Ghahari University of Kentucky Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss….
University of Kentucky study focuses on child sex trafficking prevention in Kentucky middle schools
By Lindsay Travis University of Kentucky A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky continues to advance strategies to…
KY Organ Donor Affiliates marks record-breaking 2023 with 693 lives saved through donations
For the sixth consecutive year, Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) has eclipsed its previous records in saving lives and expanding…
Kentucky leads nation in use of new class of drugs that fight diabetes, obesity, though questions persist
Kentucky Health News Kentucky has the nation’s highest rate of dispensed prescriptions for a new class of diabetes and obesity…