NKY Health Department cites annual report, brief samples of accomplishments, continuing services
The start of a New Year is a good time to look back and reflect on the year that was….
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St. E.’s Gary Blank, ‘a venerable institution’ himself, is ending 41-years of service; he made a difference
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Gary Blank, St. Elizabeth Healthcare executive vice president and chief operating officer, is nearing the…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month; KY leads nation in advanced cervical cancer fatalities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and health experts said they are concerned about…
Kentucky Association of Health Plans names 2024 officers, expands reach to improve health of all
Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP), the trade group representing the Commonwealth’s Medicaid managed care organizations and commercial health insurance…
Lt. Gov. Coleman says her post-surgery reports came back clean; advises women to get breast screening
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman released a follow-up statement on Tuesday regarding a double mastectomy she underwent last week, saying her…
As we approach the beginning of a new year, here are some tips to help those healthy resolutions stick
By Shorus Minella University of Kentucky If you’re looking for ways to make those New Year’s resolutions stick, try finding…
Children’s Advocacy Week is January 22-26 with Advocacy Day at Capitol on January 24; sign up here
For 20 years, advocates for kids have gathered in Frankfort for Children’s Advocacy Day to fill the halls of the…
Legislature’s task force on state’s Health and Human Service Delivery Systems has completed its work
Co-chairs Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, Rep. David Mead, R-Stanford, and members of the Kentucky Health and Human Service Delivery System…
City of Edgewood dedicates Safe Haven Baby Box, installed in the side of the firehouse
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Edgewood realized a goal being fulfilled on Thursday when a baby…
Incoming AG Russell Coleman appoints new head of opioid abatement commission, Christopher Evans
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The main proponent of using state opioid-settlement money to fund research into a psychdelic…
Proper medication storage is important all year, but especially important during the busy holiday season
By Kyle Bryan University of Kentucky Each year, poison control centers in the United States receive over one million calls…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has successful double mastectomy surgery, expects full recovery
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman released the following statement regarding a medical procedure she underwent Monday: “Concerns were raised to me…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Holiday travel with a newborn can be daunting, some tips to to consider
You can’t wait to share your new little bundle of joy with family and friends this holiday season – but…
After six months of study, Kentucky certificate of need task force says more study needed
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Lawmakers wrapped up a six-month study of Kentucky’s certificate of need law this week by…
City of Bellevue honored by Breathe Easy Coalition, NKY ASAP for adoption of smoke-free ordinance
The Breathe Easy Coalition and the Northern Kentucky Agency on Substance Abuse Policy (NKY ASAP) honored the Bellevue Board of…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Cold and flu season is upon us; some common myths about the viruses
We all dread cold and flu season and the seemingly endless parade of illnesses that march through our households. Along…
What you should know about decongestants and blood pressure as cold and flu season hits high gear
By Dr. Vincent Sorrell University of Kentucky It’s the season for respiratory viruses and the cough, congestion and sore throats…
Steven Stack serves as master of ceremonies for private Beshear swearing-in, praises pandemic work
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News State Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack was master of ceremonies for Gov. Andy Beshear’s…
For Thomas Keeney’s Down’s Syndrome there is no ‘cure’ — but his music is good medicine
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Music is truly medicine for Thomas Keeney. The 58-year-old Keeney lives in The Von Lehman Home…
UK to study impact of mothers’ opioid use on babies; KY 3rd in nation for opioid withdrawal syndrome
By Lindsay Travis University of Kentucky A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is working to better understand the impact…
KAIROS hosts legislative leaders to discuss addiction treatment policy, ’24 legislative session
The Kentucky Association of Independent Recovery Organizations (KAIROS), a new state-based addiction treatment advocacy organization, hosted a roundtable discussion with…
Kentucky among states striving to get life-saving opioid overdose drug to more people
By Anna Claire Vollers Stateline Posing as shoppers, a team of researchers from the University of Mississippi called nearly 600…