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…
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Kentucky REALTORS joins national organization’s amicus briefs supporting Association Health Plans
Kentucky REALTORS (KYR) President Rip Phillips has announced that KYR has joined the National Association of Realtors amicus brief in…
What to know about measles; vaccination protects against highly contagious virus
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level since before the virus was declared…
Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow sets legislative priorities for 2020 — includes taxes
The Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow Steering Committee has begun planning the agenda for the 2020 Kentucky legislative session. Among…
St. Elizabeth hospitals get top grades in the state from The Leapfrog Group; most in state get Cs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News For the second grading period in a row, a nonprofit group that rates hospitals…
KY, 43 states sue generic drug makers alleging price fixing; Beshear sues 3 top insulin manufacturers
Kentucky Health News Kentucky is among 44 states that filed a lawsuit Friday in federal court in Connecticut, accusing 20…
Cincinnati Dutch Lions, St. Elizabeth Healthcare team up to keep amateur soccer team healthy and sound
A new round of soccer excitement is heating up in the community as St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine has become…
St. Elizabeth Physicians, Humana open new health resource center in Covington, free and open to the public
One of the most respected medical providers in Greater Cincinnati, St. Elizabeth Physicians, is teaming up with leading health and…
Health experts warn those with asthma, chronic lung conditions to be careful when spring cleaning
Kentucky Health News Spring has arrived in Kentucky, prompting many to tackle the annual chore of spring-cleaning, but health experts…
As school nurse programs are threatened, Medicaid money made available for physical, behavioral health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Many of Kentucky’s school districts have long struggled to pay for school nurses, let…
National Mental Health Month: 20% of Americans struggle with mental illness or mental health issues
An estimated one in five, 20% of Americans, struggle with mental illness or other mental health issues. In conjunction with…
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? HealthDay cites risk of skipping the morning meal
Think breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the day? HealthDay suggests Think again, say researchers behind a new study…
Some good news from state health officials about Hepatitis A outbreak, but no declaration of victory yet
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – State health officials reported some good news regarding the Hepatitis A…
OAG says fraudulent medical billing scams targeting Kentuckians; families urged to provide information
Following reports from Kentuckians, Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert to warn of medical billing scams targeting…
Hepatitis A diagnosed in food service worker at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Florence
A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at…
Casey Foundation 10-year data snapshot shows KY making progress but still lags on foster care
Though the data show stagnant progress from 2007 to 2017, Kentucky has recently demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing family-based placements…
Sixth Circuit appeals court upholds constitutionality requiring ultrasound for expectant mothers
A Sixth Circuit federal appeals court, in a 2-1 vote, has upheld the constitutionality of House Bill 2 (2017) which…
Healthy Headlines — in this case, it’s pictures — 10 exercises you can do at home to get fit
Sometimes, a picture is worth more than a thousand words — and this could result in your good health, too….
Dept. for Public Health announces an E. coli outbreak in the state; source not yet identified
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As if the Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky wasn’t enough, the Department for Public Health…
Pew Trusts: Trump administration green lights major Medicaid changes; allows significant state cutbacks
By Michael Ollove Pew Charitable Trusts In a stark departure from past administrations, the Trump administration is allowing states to…
Shelley Shearer: Get the royal dental treatment with a crown to restore tooth’s function, appearance
You don’t have to be a king or queen to proudly wear a crown. Just ask your dentist. A dental…
Outbreak at Sacred Heart/Assumption Academy appears to be chickenpox; precautions taken
Students at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart/Assumption Academy in Walton are experiencing an outbreak of an illness characterized by…