Consumer alert: Beware telemarketers trying to sell short-term health insurance products
The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services is reaching out to providers, stakeholders, Medicaid members, and representatives from the advocacy community…
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KMA: Ten second or less — health insurers use prior authorizations to delay, deny care; reform is needed
By Patrick Padgett Executive Vice President Kentucky Medical Association Count to ten. That’s how long at least one health…
As COVID subsidies come to an end, Kentuckians encouraged to focus on healthy lifestyle changes
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The “Raise Your Guard” Campaign is encouraging Kentuckians to be more physically active, minimize…
Fentanyl test strips are no longer considered drug paraphernalia in Kentucky; that could help save lives
Staff report Thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser and Rep. Rachel Roberts which passed in the legislative…
Healthy Headlines: Social media and Zoom dysmorphia — why do I hate the way I look?
St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you spend a good part of your day in virtual meetings or on social media platforms…
Environmental Protection Agency’s new PFAS standards could overhaul state’s drinking water
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky cities and towns could soon start ramping up water monitoring for PFAS chemicals…
LiveWell urges city council to make Florence ‘healthy destination,’ including curbing smoking, vaping
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Members of Live Well Florence gave a presentation at the regular meeting of Florence…
Research shows a good night’s sleep offers a host of health benefits, are you getting enough shut-eye?
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and more than 40% of Kentucky adults report…
April is National Deaf History Month, Kyians urged to learn more about hearing loss, available assistance
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) are encouraging Kentuckians to learn more…
Chamber’s next Eggs ‘N Issues will address caregiver challenges and how to balance work, responsibilities
The NKY Chamber hosts Eggs ‘N Issues: Solving Caregiver Challenges in the Workplace on Tuesday, April 18, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet…
Dealing with an upset toddler is stressful for parents, here are some tips to help tame those trantrums
By Dr. Angela Houchin University of Kentucky There’s nothing quite like a toddler’s temper tantrum. While tantrums are a normal…
Brent Xia: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death and the rate continues to rise
As the third leading cause of new cancer diagnoses as well as deaths each year in the United States, the…
Governor signs addiction-recovery bills regarding housing, direct insurance payments to facilities
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed two…
Looking to attract more students to the healthcare field, St. E. offers opportunity to view live operations
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter High school students from river city high schools gathered at the St Elizabeth Training…
Regular exercise has many health benefits, here’s how you can create a successful spring fitness plan
By Dr. Robert G. Hosey University of Kentucky Scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise has been shown…
Xavier professor saves life of man on airplane suffering cardiac arrest using hands-only CPR
“This man had turned blue.” Dr. Edmond Hooker immediately knew the gravity of the situation unfolding during a March 5…
Gov. Beshear signs HB 75, boosts Medicaid payment rates for outpatient procedures
Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by health care leaders and lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda for a bill-signing ceremony honoring…
Sen. Frommeyer advocates bill to ensure greater access to mental-health care before and after birth
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to ensure greater access to information and resources for mental-health care before…
Gary Fabre’s St. E. story: from no symptoms to heart surgery ‘valversary’ to diving in waters at St. Lucia
By Corrine Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines When Gary Fabre walked into his doctor’s appointment at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in July 2020,…
Kentucky poised to become 38th state to legalize medical cannabis; SB47 goes to House then governor
Kentucky is set to become the 38th state to legalize medical cannabis as Senate Bill 47 establishes a medical cannabis…
General Assembly approves bill banning gender transition services on minors, goes to Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While opponents made impassioned pleas to defeat the legislation, the Kentucky General Assembly on Thursday…
KYTC reminding motorists that ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’ in advance of St. Patrick’s Day holiday
Although Irish in its roots, St. Patrick’s Day is most widely celebrated in the United States. While celebrations are expected,…