St. E. Healthy Headlines: Cold and flu season is upon us; some common myths about the viruses
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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…
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…