Pay close attention to good hygiene practices to keep holiday gatherings safe from foodborne illness
Parties, family dinners and seasonal gatherings where food is served are a traditional part of holiday cheer. This holiday season,…
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare performs its 10,000th lung screening, a rare milestone; screening saves lives
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has just performed its 10,000th lung screening, a significant and rare milestone only held by a handful…
Kentucky Youth Advocates applauds CHFS for leveraging federal funds for school health services
Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, applauds the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, for leveraging federal funds…
Whayne Herriford: How to choose a mental health provider; the test is — are your needs being met?
It is possible to receive support for a mental health challenge from anyone who has skills at listening and problem-solving…
Report card: Georgetown University report finds progress has stalled for Kentucky Kids Health
The number of uninsured children nationwide increased by about 400,000 in the past two years, reversing nearly a decade of…
Tips for a safe, healthy, fun Halloween; and just to be really safe, check all candy when the kids get home
Fort Wright shared these tips for Halloween with its citizens and the NKyTribune is sharing them with you. Halloween is…
Shearer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offering free services to veterans on Veteran’s Day; call now
Active-duty U.S. military personnel and veterans are invited to receive free dental care at Shearer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in…
Jimmy Carter, 95, falls, recovering from fractured pelvis; 50 million seniors in U.S. fall each year
For the second time this month, the oldest living U.S. President is recovering from a serious fall. The 95-year-old…
Shelley Shearer: Be aware of the symptoms of TMJ, a jaw disorder; here’s what to look for
Have you ever opened your mouth and heard a clicking or popping sound? Does your jaw seem to get stuck…
Department for Public Health hosts Children’s Environmental Health Poster Contest
The Department for Public Health (DPH), invites school-age children Kindergarten through 8th grade across the Commonwealth to create and submit…
State begins tracking possible cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is working closely with health care providers, local health departments, the Centers for…
Healthy Headlines: Why are younger adults dying of heart failure? Prevention is the key
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, was always thought to be a disease of the…
FDA probes 127 reports of seizures or other symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating 127 reports of seizures, tremors, fainting or…
St. Elizabeth partnering with Teal We Find a Cure to raise money for ovarian cancer awareness, research
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is partnering with the Teal We Find a Cure organization to raise awareness and research dollars for…
U.S. News & World Report named St. E in Edgewood a best hospital in its annual rankings, just released
U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Hospitals rankings. St. Elizabeth Edgewood has been named a best hospital…
DPH holds statewide Hepatitis C elimination meeting, aimed at strategy to cut down high instances
Kentucky’s Department for Public Health, in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, hosted a statewide Hepatitis C (HCV) elimination meeting…
Ticks: Pesky and dangerous, they are spreading to new areas and taking diseases with them
The Rural Blog It’s the peak time of year for ticks, and they are spreading to new areas of the…
Protect your eyes: Don’t forget a hat and big, good sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays
Next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to bring a pair of sunglasses. Most people…
More children in Kentucky getting breakfast, lunch through federally funded summer nutrition programs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service More children in Kentucky are getting their breakfast and lunch through federally funded summer…
Kentucky Health News: One Affordable Care Act insurer wants 12% rate hike next year; other one, -4.5
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One of the two insurers offering government-subsidized individual health plans in Kentucky for 2020…
Ky. Chamber urges employers to update policies, lobby for reduced penalties during opioid summit
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is calling on the state’s business community to update its drug and alcohol policies to bring…
Shelley Shearer: It’s June and the season for Bridal Botox and teeth whitening for those weddings
The venue is selected, dresses purchased, bridal showers planned and now it’s time to rejuvenate the face and teeth at…