Kentucky Center for Assisted Living launched to serve as advocacy voice for residents, staff, facilities
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF), the state’s leading voice on aging and personal care, launched the Kentucky…
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How to grill and barbecue meat — and not trigger cancer-causing properties; here are precautions
Barbecue season is here and with almost three-quarters of Americans planning to grill on July 4, American Institute for Cancer…
Foot Health: Do you feel like you’re walking on glass? You might have a deep callus
By Dr. Sarah Voelkel Special to NKyTribune Many of our patients come in with calluses on their feet, some painful…
Salmonella outbreak linked to melons, fruit salad mixes expands — products recalled
By Richard Preidt Medicinenet.com A salmonella outbreak linked to melons and fruit salad mixes continues to expand, say officials at the U.S….
SmartHealth: Stay hydrated in summer heat — but know what you need to do and when hot is too hot
By Nathan Skaggs St. Elizabeth Healthcare This year in the Tri-State area, it feels like we skipped spring and went…
Heat advisory from AAA: Don’t leave pets or children alone in cars, protect against dangers of heatstroke
AAA is reminding motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot cars. According to the National Weather…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free class offered by Northern Kentucky Health Department June 26
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) will provide practical tips on how to better control diabetes…
Have tax questions, submit to state website; applying taxes to nonprofit fitness centers, like YMCA?
Kentucky Health News “Kentucky, which has the seventh highest rate of obesity in the U.S., will begin to tax fitness…
Kentucky HEALTH to partner with Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky in Medicaid waiver program
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has announced a partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky in preparation for the launch…
2-day Mental Health Summit to be held June 22-23 at Florence Baptist Church
Mental Health is an issue that’s getting more attention these days — with school shootings and violence — but perhaps…
Children are at serious risk of death if left in hot cars — don’t do it in any circumstance
From Kentucky Health News Every summer, children die from heat stroke because they are unintentionally left in a hot car,…
Summer’s here: Time to protect your skin from sun and keep a regular watch for skin cancer
From Kentucky Health News Friday, June 1 is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great reminder to make…
New study shows as black-lung cases have surged Central Appalachia, so have lung transplants
A new study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine shows that, as black-lung cases have surged in the…
Hepatitis A outbreak spreads to 10 counties in Ky — be careful this holiday weekend; get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Hepatitis A outbreak has become a concern for people because the virus is so…
Scam Alert: As government mails new Medicare cards, seniors citizens should be on lookout for scams
Ahead of the federal government mailing more than 900,000 Kentucky Medicare recipients new I.D. cards, Attorney General Andy Beshear is…
Healthy Vision Month: Women more likely to suffer from sight-threatening disease; here are some tips
Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women are more likely than men to suffer from sight-threatening…
Tick warning: Bites can transmit serious, potentially deadly illnesses; plan ahead to protect yourself
With spring now in full swing, people are taking advantage of the warmer weather and spending more time outside. This…
Best way to protect yourself from Hepatitis A outbreak is the vaccine; be sure to wash hands
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Since state officials declared an outbreak of hepatitis A in November, Kentucky has had…
LiveWell NKY holding free Health Fair and Walk event in Florence to celebrate marked, safe walking routes
In support of LiveWell NKY’s mission to promote a culture of good health in Northern Kentucky, LiveWell Florence, the American…
UK researchers aim to improve patient experiences, reduce hospital readmissions; caring attitudes matter
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky Despite efforts to understand how to reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization, reduce hospital readmissions and…
Supermarket tour offers free onsite shopping tips for managing diabetes; join in on May 22 at Meijer
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition will host a free supermarket tour to educate people with…
NKY Health Department, Diabetes Coalition to host series of free ‘Taste of Activity’ classes in June
Participants Get ‘Taste of Activity’ at Free Classes Physical activity is key factor in preventing, managing diabetes The Northern Kentucky Health…