House passes bill to renew Children’s Health Insurance program; now goes to Senate
The House has passed a bill to renew funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, community health centers and other…
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Avoiding premature births starts with prenatal care for fewer newborn deaths, less childhood disability
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and childhood disability. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within…
SmartHealthToday: Cold vs. Flu — what you need to know; both viral infections rarely need antibiotics
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday It’s that time of year — you notice a woman on the elevator sneezing and you…
Reports show importance of integrating oral health and primary care — especially when dentists are rare
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three studies reported in the autumn edition of The Journal of Rural Health show…
St. Elizabeth hospitals in Edgewood, Ft. Thomas get ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog for high patient safety
The independent national hospital watchdog group, The Leapfrog Group, announced its fall 2017 hospital safety scores. The Safety Grade assigns…
Foundation looking for nominees for ‘Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion of the Year’ award
Do you know someone who is a tireless advocate for health policy changes in your community or in Kentucky? A…
SmartHealthToday: Exercise and stretching can help reduce joint pain — here’s what to do
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Did you know, exercise can help reduce joint pain caused by degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis? It sounds…
Trump’s top health official makes KY first stop after declaring opioid epidemic a public-health emergency
The day after declaring the opioid epidemic a national public-health emergency without allocating more money for it, President Trump’s top…
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance plan runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance plans at healthcare.gov is quickly approaching. The Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), within the Cabinet for Health and Family…
Study finds more than 1/4 of adults in the U.S. are under-insured because of high deductibles
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than one-fourth of U.S. adults with health insurance were under-insured in 2016, including…
Public health dental hygiene teams provide serves in 28 Kentucky counties, visiting schools to help kids
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is honoring the Kentucky Oral Health Program in recognition of National Dental…
Anti-smoking coalition launches lofty goal: Adding $1 to cigarette tax in next legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 100 people representing at least 84 groups gathered at the state Capitol…
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) held up in Congress; excess funds sent to 5 states, not KY
By Michael Ollove Stateline While Congress has failed to restore funding to the popular Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the…
NKY Council of the Blind, Covington Police to hold White Cane Safety Day event on Monday
On Monday the Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind and the Covington Police Department will be conducting the 2017 White…
Early detection, screenings is best protection against second leading cause of cancer deaths for women
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Kentucky, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women….
Cleveland Fed researchers say opioid epidemic could be large enough to have impact on labor force
Estimates of drug usage rates suggest the opioid epidemic could be large enough to have an impact on the labor…
Governing Magazine: Congress doesn’t reauthorize CHIP by deadline; Kentucky to run out of money
By Mattie Quinn Governing Magazine Congress missed the Sept. 30 deadline to reauthorize funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program…
NKU’s College of Informatics announces two new programs, Health Informatics, Health Communication
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics announces two degree programs that meet a demand in the health care industry. Students…
‘Kentucky angels’ — public health nurses — who were deployed to Florida return home early
A group of public health nurses from Kentucky, who became known as “The Kentucky Angels” after helping victims of Hurricane…
Two health foundations sponsoring free forum on ways to use data to improve region’s health
Data! Fostering Health Innovation in Kentucky and Ohio forum will be held on October 23, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m….
Walmart stores across the state to host Wellness Day on Saturday; free health screenings
Walmart stores across the Commonwealth will be among 4,700 locations across the country to host Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday,…
Life-extending prostate cancer treatment is particularly effective for African-American men
By Dr. Gary Kirsh and Dr. Brooke Edwards The Urology Group Healthcare professionals in Greater Cincinnati and around the…