KHIP: State’s adults favor tobacco-free schools; only 39% of school districts have tobacco-free policies
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that nearly 9 in 10 adults (87%) favor schools adopting tobacco-free…
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Churches in Richmond become sites for syringe exchanges; want to be part of the solution
Kentucky Health News Two churches in Richmond become sites for syringe exchanges. “Both churches reported a very active drug scene…
Smart Health: Why clinical trials are important, offering patients cancer treatments close to home
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare St. Elizabeth Healthcare is at the forefront of cancer care in the Northern Kentucky…
Voters could get amendment limiting lawsuit awards, another limiting attorney fees in malpractice
The Kentucky General Assembly would be able to pass a law limiting the amount of non-economic damages that could be…
It’s American Heart Month: Here are some tips for reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke
February is American Heart Month and the Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services…
New research shows the more time teenagers spend on smartphones, the less happy they are
New research shows that teenagers who spend a large amount of time on their smartphones are more likely to be…
Flu claims 100 lives in Kentucky, including four children — and season runs through late May
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The rampant flu season has already been credited with nearly 25 percent more deaths than…
Affordable Care Act enrollments up in 2017 — Kentucky has second greatest percentage increase
By Kentucky Health News Kentucky had the second greatest percentage increase in the number of residents who signed up for…
Most recent KHIP poll for high rate of use in Kentucky of e-cigarettes, highest among young adults
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that nearly 3 in 10 Kentucky adults reported ever using e-cigarettes…
Department for Public Health urges checking home for potential health effects of radon exposure
As part of National Radon Action Month, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and…
Smart Health: Planning your healthy year starts with annual well visits — make your first visit now
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Get 2018 off to a healthy start. Schedule the most important appointment of the…
Folic acid plays a critical role in preventing birth defects; eat lots of green veggies, fruits and beans
Kentucky Department for Public Health within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is raising awareness about how folic acid…
Funding for Children’s Health Insurance extended for 6-years, part of agreement reinstating government
The bipartisan agreement approved by the U.S. Congress to open the federal government through February 8 also included a commitment…
Attorney General warns against scams on access to affordable health insurance; don’t share information
Scammers are targeting Kentucky families looking for access to affordable health insurance, said Attorney General Andy Beshear. Beshear issued a…
Bevin tells PBS work for Medicaid enrollees will build character; opponent says more will lose coverage
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a national television interview, Gov. Matt Bevin reiterated his assertion that the work…
It’s National Weight Loss Awareness Month — and Walmart’s Jason Fisher is leading the way
Special to NKyTribune January is National Weight Loss Awareness Month, and one Walmart associate’s loss is his family’s gain. …
New poll shows support for state cigarette tax of $1 pack for addressing budget shortfall, health benefits
A new poll shows a significant majority of Kentucky voters of all party affiliations support raising the state’s cigarette tax…
Volunteer to help your community by joining Medical Reserve Corps, orientation session coming up
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Three NKY nursing homes get annual quality awards from Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities
Rosedale Green in Covington, Highlandspring of Fort Thomas, and River Valley Nursing Home in Butler were recognized at the Kentucky…
Sun Behavioral Health offers Community Forum on ‘Emergency Response: on Jan 12 at St. E center
Sun Behavioral Health is offering a free Community Forum on January 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to engage in…
Study says combination of low-salt, heart-healthy diet as good as drug therapy for high blood pressure
A new study finds that cutting back on salt and following the heart-healthy DASH diet can lower blood pressure, a…
Hoxworth Blood Center needs donations; holidays and cold weather have supplies running low
NKyTribune staff Hoxworth Blood Center has put out a call for donations to replenish blood supplies depleted by cold weather…