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Early data show KY OD deaths dropped 7.9% in 2023, much more than national decline, but remain high

May 18, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest provisional overdose-death data say drug-overdose deaths…

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With ‘trauma season’ upon us, make safety a priority during those summertime outdoor activities

May 17, 20240

By Dr. Andrew Bernard University of Kentucky Warm weather is upon us which means longer days, time spent outdoors, the…

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Fact-checking claims about vaccines as new COVID-19 variant emerges; beware misinformation

May 16, 2024May 16, 20240

By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In the last month, new COVID-19 variants — known as FLiRT and part of the…

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — CPR — can save lives – and “anyone can learn it,” EMT tells Rotarians

May 15, 2024May 15, 20240

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter David Fine gave the group a lesson. The lesson of life – saving a life….

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St. Elizabeth-Edgewood among state’s hospitals getting ‘A’ rating; most received ‘C’s’ again

May 14, 2024May 14, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Most of the Kentucky hospitals graded on a nonprofit group’s twice-a-year report card for…

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Understanding the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, and what you can do to minimize risk

May 13, 2024May 13, 20240

Dr. Zin W. Myint University of Kentucky Kentucky has one of the highest rates of new cancers in the U.S.,…

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Navigating Aging: Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

May 12, 2024May 13, 20240

By Judith Graham KFF Health News Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women…

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KODA, LifeCenter announce rebranding, joint entity to be known as Network for Hope following merger

May 11, 2024May 13, 20240

Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network (LifeCenter) have announced the re-branding as a result of their…

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May is Nurses Month, celebrating the 90,000 nurses who live, work in Kentucky

May 10, 2024May 10, 20240

The Kentucky Nurses Association celebrates Nurses Month this May in honor of the 90,000 nurses who live and work in…

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Kyians experiencing hearing loss encouraged to act during Better Hearing and Speech Month in May

May 9, 20240

With approximately 700,000 Kentuckians of all ages experiencing some degree of hearing loss, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Commission…

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KY Center for Smoke-Free Policy honors champions of smoke-free communities, including NKY’s Gieske

May 8, 20240

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…

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NKY Water District joins communities across country in celebrating Drinking Water Week though May 11

May 7, 2024May 7, 20240

The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led…

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What to know about bird flu: Virus confirmed in dairy cows; human infections rare but possible

May 6, 2024May 6, 20240

By Amy Maxmen KFF Health News Headlines are flying after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has…

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During Mental Health Awareness month in May, KCPL highlighting mental and physical health efforts

May 5, 2024May 6, 20240

You know you can get books at the library, but did you also know you can get fit both physically…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month; Governor cited successes of 988 lifeline that provides help

May 4, 2024May 6, 20240

Staff report At his weekly press conference, Governor Andy Beshear recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month and highlighted the…

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As spring arrives and outdoor activities return, here’s how you can reduce the risk of common injuries

May 3, 20240

By Dr. Danielle M. Torp University of Kentucky With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor…

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U.S. Justice Dept.: Steps taken to remove marijuana from list of dangerous, highly regulated drugs

May 2, 2024May 2, 20240

By Jacob Fischler Kentucky Lantern The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and…

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Spring’s arrival means emergence of young wildlife, how you can protect the animals, and yourself

May 1, 2024May 1, 20240

Spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky, along with the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize…

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Advocates say new silica dust rule won’t curb black lung; affected miners are younger, sicker

April 30, 20240

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service After the Biden administration released a new rule setting standards to limit exposure to…

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Dr. Clay Shearer came to love dermatology because he can work with people — and see the results

April 29, 2024April 30, 20240

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He was recognized for Excellence in Dermatology by NKY Magazine. But it wasn’t planned that…

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Today is Workers’ Memorial Day, a time to remember those who died in workplace accidents

April 28, 2024April 30, 20240

Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to take time today to remember those who have perished in workplace accidents. This…

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Legal Aid of the Bluegrass seeking volunteers to assist with Kentucky’s Medicare SHIP program

April 27, 2024April 30, 20240

Navigating Medicare can be tough for many people. From prescription drug plans to private health plans to deceptive insurance agents,…

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