Freestanding birth centers touted to Kentucky lawmakers studying certificate of need law
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky legislators once again heard arguments in favor of removing the state’s certificate of need…
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Ben Chandler leads support for research into addiction treatment at opioid panel’s final hearing
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Twenty-three people spoke in favor of funding the development of an opioid-use disorder treatment…
Interact for Health awards second round of grants to area nonprofits to support youth mental health
Interact for Health awarded a second wave of community grants aimed at increasing youth mental health prevention services in school-based…
National Child Passenger Safety Week coming up: Please assure your car seat is properly installed
Each year, National Child Passenger Safety Week aims to increase awareness for parents and caregivers about the importance of correctly…
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center gets designation from National Institutes of Health
Twenty million dollars allocated by the General Assembly in the 2023-2024 biennial budget was integral to the University of Kentucky…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is first in state to use CathWorks FFR technology for coronary diagnostics
St. Elizabeth Healthcare achieves a significant milestone in cardiovascular care with the use of technology known as CathWorks FFRangio (FFR)….
St. Elizabeth Healthcare partners with UC Clermont for free employee tuition toward surgical tech degree
The University of Cincinnati Clermont College and St. Elizabeth Healthcare have partnered to create a new career pathway in surgical…
New study: Burden of ‘long COVID’ is real, even after two years in those with severe and mild cases
Kentucky Health News A recent study highlights the burden of COVID-19 that continues to affect millions of people, showing that patients…
It’s bat season so be aware — small number carry rabies which can be fatal to both people and pets
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Public health officials in Kentucky say we are now in bat season and remind everyone…
With high school athletics in full swing, here’s what to know about the heart health of your young athlete
By Dr. Shaun Mohan University of Kentucky We often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect…
Kentucky lawmakers set to finalize expanded Medicaid dental, vision and hearing benefits
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky lawmakers next week are expected to finalize regulations that have expanded dental, vision…
Death rates for people under 40 have skyrocketed across the United States, blame fentanyl
By Tim Henderson Kentucky Lantern A new Stateline analysis shows that U.S. residents under 40 were relatively unscathed by COVID-19…
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; American Cancer Society offers information
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News When prostate cancer is detected early, the odds of survival are high. That is…
Kentucky has the highest rate of cancer caused by HPV in U.S., it may not be too late to get vaccinated
By Dr. Erin Poteet University of Kentucky Kentucky has the highest rate of cancers caused by the Human papillomavirus (HPV)…
State seeing uptick in COVID-19 cases but so far numbers are small; wash hands, get vaccines
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and local outbreaks, along with other…
Governor announces $27.2 million in grant funding from federal Victims of Crime Act
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $27.2 million in grant funding has been awarded to assist victims of violent crime in…
NKY’s NAMI offers insight on how social media may be linked to teen suicide — something to think about
NKY National Alliance on Mental Illness Nearly 1 in 3 teen girls report having seriously considered suicide in the past year. One…
Over-the-counter Narcan to hit drugstore shelves next week — but price, access may be an issue
The Rural Blog Over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, or Narcan, will hit drugstore shelves next week. The lifesaving spray reverses opioid…
Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force among recipients of grants aimed at curbing illegal drugs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced awards of $2.1 million in grant funding to 14 law enforcement agencies and one nonprofit organization…
International Overdose Awareness Day: Governor orders flags at state office buildings at half-staff
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise…
Chris Johnson named vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at St. E. Healthcare, Physicians
Chris Johnson has joined St. Elizabeth as Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion supporting both St. Elizabeth Healthcare and…
Healthy Headlines: Three things to know about finding your purpose; it can benefit your health
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Finding your purpose can feel exhilarating, overwhelming or a little bit of both. We all crave a…