St. Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will distribute…
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Invasive plants are unhealthy for people, economy, environment; Ohio Valley Cooperative aims to control
The region is being invaded but not by extraterrestrials. We’re experiencing an invasive plant invasion – non-native invasive plants are…
UK pharmacists answer questions about new COVID vaccine coming this fall
The COVID-19 public health emergency may be officially over, but COVID has not completely disappeared from concern. Hospitals around the…
St. Elizabeth Cancer Center gets ’23 Innovator Award from Assn. of Community Cancer Centers
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) announced today that St. Elizabeth Cancer Center in Edgewood, Kentucky, is a recipient…
Recently approved treatment provides a new tool to protect Kentuckians young and old against RSV
By Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi University of Kentucky After an intense season of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the Commonwealth, we…
KY lawmakers hear arguments on certificate of need law; some support repeal, hospitals oppose repeal
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky would be “well served by the improved access to health care” if it were…
New vaccines to be released next month for COVID, flu and RSV, to curb ever-mutating respiratory viruses
Kentucky Health News Americans will have access to several vaccines this fall to protect them against respiratory viruses, including COVID-19,…
‘Sandwich generation’ supports its children and cares for its parents — and its health pays a toll
Kentucky Health News America has Generation X, Generation Z and more, but it also has “the sandwich generation,” adults between…
Mom knows best: Study shows ‘Go outside and play’ is good advice (children’s immune systems benefit)
The Rural Blog What do nature scavenger hunts, blowing bubbles and reading books under a shady park tree all have…
Highland Heights smoke-free ordinance to go into effect Sept. 18, the 35th in Kentucky
On Monday, September 18, the City of Highland Heights becomes the 35th Kentucky city and the third Campbell County city…
Wear and tear on knees can take a toll resulting in pain, genicular artery embolization can offer relief
By Dr. Merve Ozen University of Kentucky Of all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear…
Acupuncture can be an effective non-medication treatment; here’s how it may benefit you
By Dennis Kim and Norah Charles University of Kentucky Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles on specific points of the…
Lack of federal childcare assistance could increase barriers for victims of domestic violence
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky’s child-care crisis could get worse when federal assistance for child-care centers runs out,…
Charia Mam wants her new Hue Aesthetics in Bellevue to be a place where women find their ‘glow’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Charia Mam has a life goal — she would like to bring out the…
Interact for Health awards over $3.7 million to nonprofits working to improve health outcomes
Interact for Health has awarded over $3.7M in grant funding to non-profits working to improve health outcomes and close gaps…
Healthy Headlines: Mike Quinn trained them in how to perform CPR, and then they saved his life
As an athletic trainer, Mike Quinn is passionate about health, fitness and keeping people safe and injury-free. So, it’s no…
Gov. Andy Beshear, AG Daniel Cameron clash over gender reassignment surgery for children
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During his weekly Team Kentucky news conference, Gov. Andy Beshear again voiced his opposition to…
Cancer Support Community hosting free Backyard Bash to celebrate survivorship at St. E.’s Saturday
On Saturday, Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky (CSC), a local affiliate of the world’s largest network of professionally-led cancer…
Follow these safe canning practices to preserve your garden’s bounty as we prepare for winter months
By Annhall Norris University of Kentucky Gardens are beginning to bear the fruits of your labor. Soon, it will be…
Independence council hears residents concerns about a Sober Living home on Williamswood Drive
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Independence residents filled the seats at the regular council meeting Monday night, intent on…
Kenton, Campbell among 67 KY counties seeking volunteers for Citizens Foster Care Review Boards
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 67 counties – more than half of Kentucky’s 120 counties – need volunteers to…
Kaiser Wyllys, 5, didn’t let leukemia define him; ready to start Kindergarten, celebrates with Chick-fil-A party
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kaiser Wyllys was a happy, energetic three-year-old in early 2021, living in Petersburg with…