Meat-rich diets make Americans more vulnerable to Alizheimer’s, says new study
Kentucky Health News Americans’ meat-rich diets make them more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of…
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Antibiotics can save lives, but they’re not the right treatment for all ailments; what you should know
University of Kentucky In the U.S., more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur each year. Antimicrobials – a group of…
Advocates lobby for medical debt relief as one in three Kentuckians report struggling to pay
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service It’s estimated that one in three Kentuckians struggles to pay medical bills, and the…
KY medical associations partner for new Voices for Vaccination campaign to encourage immunizations
As winter approaches and the holiday season is underway, the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA), the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care…
If your child is picky eater, keep mealtimes as relaxed as possible; don’t force them to ‘clean their plates’
By Dr. Rhya Strifling UK HealthCare During the holiday season, there are all kinds of foods on the table. But for…
Kentucky healthcare workers, public school educators will be grand marshals of Beshear inauguration parade
Kentucky Health News Kentucky healthcare workers and public school educators will serve as grand marshals of Gov. Andy Beshear’s inauguration…
Boone County, N. Bluegrass CASA groups merge aiming to better serve children; volunteers sought
Boone County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has merged with CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region. This merger has been…
St.E. Healthcare, Life Learning Center dedicate new Journey Recovery Center in Covington
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear helped christen the launching of the Journey Recovery Center, a…
How to recognize the signs of hearing loss and when you should seek help from an Audiologist
By Jennifer Shinn University of Kentucky Hearing loss can occur when any part of the ear or hearing system is…
Kentucky Hospital Association’s Workforce Survey reports ‘acute shortage’ of health care workers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Hospital Association‘s annual Workforce Survey Report says Kentucky suffers from an “acute shortage” of health…
Campbell County’s emergency management team earns certificate for ‘Community Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare’
The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management reports that Director William R. Turner, Deputy Director James Sparks and Deputy Director…
Lung cancer screening can save lives through early detection; debunking top myths about the procedure
By Dr. Timothy Mullett University of Kentucky Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming…
Kentucky Nurses Association honors 41 fallen nurses at annual Nightingale Tribute and Recognition
More than 40 Kentucky nurses who died over the last year, including one from Northern Kentucky, were honored at a ceremony…
Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error
By Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a…
St. E. Center for Integrative Oncology, Freestore Food Bank team up for healthy food options
In collaboration with the Freestore Food Bank, the St. Elizabeth Center for Integrative Oncology hosted a ribbon cutting and blessing…
State lifts public advisory for Campbell County’s Alexandria Community Park Lake for algal bloom
State officials announced that a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) public advisory has been removed from Campbell County’s Alexandria Community Park…
Legislators expect session to address youth vaping, maternal mortality, insurance, maybe abortion
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News State legislators expect to address youth vaping, workplace violence, data collection, maternal mortality, and…
Children’s oral health in Kentucky remains a pressing issue and is key to overall health and wellness
Kentucky Youth Advocates has released the 2023 KIDS COUNT County Data Book, highlighting opportunities to properly invest in our “kid workforce” –…
CDC grant to fund UK researcher Melinda Ickes’ program targeting tobacco-related health disparities
By Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant targeting tobacco-related health disparities…
NKY Chamber’s Women’s Initiative to host next Professional Series on Mental Wellness in Workplace
On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative will host the next installment of its Professional Series, sponsored…
New Children’s medical facility in Union Promenade named for benefactors, Brandon and Kelly Janszen
The Cincinnati Children’s Brandon and Kelly Janszen Union KY Building will be named in honor of a Northern Kentucky couple…
Governor awards more than $2.2m to fight domestic violence; leads nation with statewide data project
Gov. Andy Beshear awarded $2,233,948 to 32 organizations across the Commonwealth that work to combat domestic violence as well as…