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…
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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…
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…
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…