Northern Kentucky University plays leadership role in National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta
Northern Kentucky University is a platinum sponsor of the 2018 National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, which runs from…
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Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow wants legislature to enact $1 per pack for cigarettes to lower smoking
In order to reduce smoking among children, teens, and pregnant women, and achieve intended health outcomes, the excise tax on…
Stop Foodborne Illness: Here’s how to handle eggs safely as you get ready for Easter egg hunts
Seeing your first robin may be the sign of warm things to come, but once Easter and Passover have arrived,…
House bill to allow detention, treatment of revived overdose victims falls in Senate, likely dead now
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Despite considerable support for the concept, a bill to allow first responders to detain…
Ban of most common type of 2nd-trimester abortions nears passage; foes say it’s part of a larger strategy
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A House bill to ban the most common method of second-trimester abortion is near…
Rural Blog: Appalachia at high risk of HIV, hep C, but many factors hamper testing, monitoring, treatment
Bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis C are an increasing threat to public health in Appalachia, but the stigma associated…
‘Let’s Talk, Ladies’ is new service of Christ Hospital aimed at reaching out to women on health
Reports published by the U.S Department of Health indicate that women make more than 80 percent of today’s family healthcare…
CHFS launches prescription electronic reporting system, giving healthcare providers new tools
A new tool launched by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) KASPER program — Kentucky All Schedule Prescription…
Analysis shows doctors make more from drug companies as they prescribe more opioids
“As tens of thousands of Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses each year, an exclusive analysis by CNN and researchers…
Health Issues Poll: Majority of Kentucky adults say childhood obesity is a serious problem in the state
A majority (56%) of Kentucky adults say childhood obesity is a serious problem in the state, according to the most…
Rural areas have many obstacles to mental health care, including lack of anonymity, stigma
Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are common among older adults in rural areas, affecting 10 to 25 percent of that…
Smart Health: As we spring forward, get your New Year’s resolutions back on track; here are some tips
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you are like most people, your motivation for New Year’s resolutions falters on…
Smart Health: Cardiac surgeon changed his own life — and has tips for you for a heart healthy lifestyle
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Growing up in East Tennessee you may not be offered fruit and oatmeal for…
Birth defects affect nearly 5000 babies in Kentucky a year; here are some simple steps to reduce risks
Each year an average of 4,900 Kentucky babies are born with a birth defect, often leading to health complications, disability…
KY Health Issues Poll: Favorable opinion of ACA, cigarette tax favored, insurance access for all
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that more Kentucky adults have a favorable opinion of the Patient…
Dept. of Public Health warns of hazards caused by flooding — here are safety guidelines to follow
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reminds Kentuckians to follow safety…
New high-blood pressure guidelines are lower — 130/80 — and aim at early triggers for treatment
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, issued new blood pressure guidelines in…
Kentucky Department of Health reports 117-case, multi-county outbreak of Hepatitis A
A multi-county outbreak of Hepatitis A remains ongoing with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) now reporting 117 cases,…
Bevin sues in federal court in Frankfort to get lawsuit over Medicaid changes heard in Kentuky
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The legal maneuvering over changes to Medicaid in Kentucky escalated Monday, as Gov. Matt…
Smart Health: Don’t ignore heart attack symptoms — Phil Dietz knew better but he lived to talk about it
Phil Dietz has an endless list of jobs — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director for Independence Fire Department, flight paramedic,…
AG Beshear announces grants to nonprofits, public agencies to combat child sexual abuse
Attorney General Andy Beshear invites Kentucky nonprofits and public agencies that can offer effective programs to combat child sexual abuse…
Opioid Crisis at a Glance: National Institute for Health Care Foundation shows 4.6 deaths hourly in 2016
The National Institute for Health Care (NIHCM) Foundation has issued this infographic: “The Opioid Crisis at a Glance.”