MAHA-KY task force learns about state food and nutrition programs, with focus on SNAP
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The second Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force meeting focused on food access,…
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Understanding the risks, symptoms and treatment of thyroid cancer
By Dr. Joseph Valentino University of Kentucky Your thyroid gland may be small, but it plays a big role in…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: July is Ultraviolet Safety Month, here’s how you can protect your skin
July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month – but how much do we really know about UV light and the effects…
Attorney General announces $14.4 million settlement with eight opioid drug makers
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced his office had secured $14.4 million in additional settlement dollars from opioid manufacturers. “These companies…
Infectious disease group urges vaccination as measles cases in Kentucky, nation continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of measles cases continues to rise in Kentucky, as well as throughout the…
Cincinnati Children’s, Christ Hospital partner with developer Merus for project in Cold Spring
Two of the region’s highly regarded health systems – Cincinnati Children’s and The Christ Hospital Health Network – are partnering…
Smoking’s toll on the heart health is widely known, but other major risks exist with lighting up
By Dr. Peter Haigh University of Kentucky We have known for decades that smoking tobacco is bad your health. Quitting…
Kentucky Circuit Clerks, Donate Life Kentucky Trust summer raffle raising funds for transplant patients
The Circuit Clerks of Kentucky are once again making a lifesaving difference across the Commonwealth. Through a longtime partnership with…
Kentucky leaders, advocates weigh in on how ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact health care
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News News about how the passage of what President Donald Trump calls the “Big, Beautiful…
Three Kentucky hospitals, including St. Elizabeth-Edgewood, among Newsweek’s ranking for cancer care
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three Kentucky hospitals have been named among the top 200 hospitals for cancer care in Newsweek‘s…
BBQ and Fireworks are a staple of summer fun, these smart tips can help you celebrate safely
By Robert McCool University of Kentucky Summer is in full swing — a season made for firing up the grill,…
State Department for Public Health says measles outbreak has spread from Woodford to Fayette County
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) announced Monday a measles outbreak first reported in Woodford County has spread to…
Taylor Mill saying sad goodbye to Fire Chief General Fernbach who is retiring for health reasons
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Today the city of Taylor Mill will say an official goodbye to their Fire…
Kentucky health officials report four new measles cases; immunizations prevent spread
Kentucky health officials announced that four new cases of measles have been reported in the Commonwealth this week. Three cases…
New Season Treatment Center to open in new location in Covington on July 2
New Season Treatment Center has relocated its Covington Metro Treatment Center to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility located at 2001…
Boredom is normal for kids during the summer months, but don’t let it default to screentime
By Dr. Angela Houchin University of Kentucky Summer is in full swing, but for many kids, the excitement of no…
Increase in Kentucky’s child overdose cases highlighted during National Safety Month
By Brett Peveto Public News Service June is National Safety Month and experts are highlighting medication safety for Kentucky kids….
Kentucky’s newly-established Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board convenes for first meeting
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky’s newly established Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board convened for its first meeting this…
The Conversation: Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite
By Sean Lawrence West Virginia University When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on…
Cuts in GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ could jeopardize healthcare for 277,000 Kentuckians
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As Congress considers cuts to safety-net programs in what Republicans are calling the “One…
Austin Duncan graduated from NKU and ‘SNAP’ program, which encourages student nurses
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Almost everyone has experienced the services of a nurse at one time or another,…
KDPH announces Dr. John Langefeld to assume role as Kentucky’s commissioner of public health July 1
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) this week announced Dr. John Langefeld will succeed Dr. Steven Stack as Kentucky’s…