KDA, Kentucky Hospital Association to partner for new ‘Food is Medicine’ healthy living campaign
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is joining forces with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) to develop a “Food is Medicine”…
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Dr. Gannon Tagher named permanent dean of NKU’s College of Health and Human Services
Northern Kentucky University has announced Dr. Gannon Tagher as the new permanent dean of the College of Health and Human…
UK #iCANendthetrend youth board wins Tobacco-Free Kids’ 2024 Group Youth Advocates of the Year
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky’s #iCANendthetrend Youth Advisory Board has been named the Campaign for…
Six Kentuckians, including NKY’s Kim Moser, honored with ’24 Champions of Recovery Awards
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Six Kentuckians, including NKY’s Kim Moser, were honored with 2024 Champions of Recovery Awards…
Early data show KY OD deaths dropped 7.9% in 2023, much more than national decline, but remain high
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest provisional overdose-death data say drug-overdose deaths…
With ‘trauma season’ upon us, make safety a priority during those summertime outdoor activities
By Dr. Andrew Bernard University of Kentucky Warm weather is upon us which means longer days, time spent outdoors, the…
Fact-checking claims about vaccines as new COVID-19 variant emerges; beware misinformation
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In the last month, new COVID-19 variants — known as FLiRT and part of the…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — CPR — can save lives – and “anyone can learn it,” EMT tells Rotarians
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter David Fine gave the group a lesson. The lesson of life – saving a life….
St. Elizabeth-Edgewood among state’s hospitals getting ‘A’ rating; most received ‘C’s’ again
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Most of the Kentucky hospitals graded on a nonprofit group’s twice-a-year report card for…
Understanding the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, and what you can do to minimize risk
Dr. Zin W. Myint University of Kentucky Kentucky has one of the highest rates of new cancers in the U.S.,…
Navigating Aging: Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women…
KODA, LifeCenter announce rebranding, joint entity to be known as Network for Hope following merger
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network (LifeCenter) have announced the re-branding as a result of their…
May is Nurses Month, celebrating the 90,000 nurses who live, work in Kentucky
The Kentucky Nurses Association celebrates Nurses Month this May in honor of the 90,000 nurses who live and work in…
Kyians experiencing hearing loss encouraged to act during Better Hearing and Speech Month in May
With approximately 700,000 Kentuckians of all ages experiencing some degree of hearing loss, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Commission…
KY Center for Smoke-Free Policy honors champions of smoke-free communities, including NKY’s Gieske
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy at the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation…
NKY Water District joins communities across country in celebrating Drinking Water Week though May 11
The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led…
What to know about bird flu: Virus confirmed in dairy cows; human infections rare but possible
By Amy Maxmen KFF Health News Headlines are flying after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has…
During Mental Health Awareness month in May, KCPL highlighting mental and physical health efforts
You know you can get books at the library, but did you also know you can get fit both physically…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month; Governor cited successes of 988 lifeline that provides help
Staff report At his weekly press conference, Governor Andy Beshear recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month and highlighted the…
As spring arrives and outdoor activities return, here’s how you can reduce the risk of common injuries
By Dr. Danielle M. Torp University of Kentucky With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor…
U.S. Justice Dept.: Steps taken to remove marijuana from list of dangerous, highly regulated drugs
By Jacob Fischler Kentucky Lantern The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and…
Spring’s arrival means emergence of young wildlife, how you can protect the animals, and yourself
Spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky, along with the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize…