Boonespring Health Care & Rehabilitation Center to hold groundbreaking on July 11, to have 143 beds
After eight long years of regulatory hurdles and legal obstacles, the long-awaited $24 million Boonespring Health Care & Rehabilitation center…
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SmarthealthToday: Preventing heat-related injuries in student athletes is a big priority as weather warms
By SmartHealthToday Team As the weather warms up and summer training begins, preventing heat-related injuries in student athletes becomes a…
Christ Hospital announces the gift of an endowed chair to support its Heart and Vascular Center
The Christ Hospital Health Network has announce the establishment of a $2 million Endowed Chair in support of its Heart…
Smart HealthToday: e-cigarettes are now regulated by the FDA, but controversy remains
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday The Food and Drug Administration issued its long-awaited first regulations on e-cigarettes in 2016. But controversy surrounding…
Exercise at ‘high level’ may slow down aging process, says study; physical activity works
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you are willing to exercise regularly at a “high level,” you may be…
As Father’s Day approaches, here are some please-stay-healthy, necessary tips for all men
The Cabinet of Health and Family Services is putting the focus on men’s health as we prepare to celebrate Father’s…
Free workout classes: LiveWell Newport hosts exercise at Buena Vista Park Tuesdays, Saturdays
In support of myNKY’s vision to promote a culture of good health in Northern Kentucky, LiveWell Newport and the YMCA…
Boaters should be aware of electric shock drowning danger – Don’t swim in marinas
As boating season is underway at lakes and marinas across Kentucky, be aware of safety issues. The Kentucky State Parks…
National census shows large demand, lack of resources for KY domestic violence programs
On September 14, 2016, Kentucky domestic violence programs served 1,106 adults and children. However, a significant number of requests for…
SmartHealthToday: Don’t let a stroke stop you from doing what you love — but know how to lower risk
It’s time to step up the battle to prevent strokes, the number one cause of serious disability for adults, according…
Delta Dental invests $1m in regional oral health networks partnering with Kentucky Youth Advocates
Following state results published in the Making Smiles Happen: 2016 Oral Health Study of Kentucky’s Youth, Delta Dental of Kentucky…
Wild hogs linked to viruses, bacteria and parasites that can infect humans, animals
Feral hogs have been blamed for causing millions of dollars in damage in some states. But scientists say an even…
Water recreation guidelines is for summer season; tips to decrease health risks when swimming
With summer approaching, The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) offer safety tips…
Community Health Status Survey: Higher income, better education have strong connection to health
The first analysis of results from the 2017 Community Health Status Survey (CHSS) has found that about 5 in 10…
SmartHealthToday: Workout with the family while making a life-saving difference in May 20 HeartChase
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday Run, volunteer or pledge money. It’s not too early to get involved in the May 20…
SmartHealthToday: It’s National Women’s Health Week — understand how to improve your health
SmartHealthToday team It’s never too early or late to work toward being your healthiest self. That’s the message during National Women’s…
Two orthopaedics organizations combine to become OrthoCincy, largest independent practice in the area
Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers and Reconstructive Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine announce they are combining on August 1. The new organization will…
Learn more about stroke prevention at ‘Women Take Heart: Wine and Watercolor’ event presented by St. E.
Strokes are the No. 1 cause of serious disability for adults and the fifth leading cause of death. Individuals…
NKY Health Department announces new hours to provide flexible appointment times to clients
Starting this month, the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s county health centers are adjusting their hours to provide more flexible appointment…
Experts on drug trade say U.S.-Mexico border won’t stop illegal drugs; they come through checkpoints
Experts on the drug trade say a U.S.-Mexico border wall will do little to stop the flow of illegal drugs…
Study says only way to protect children from nicotine exposure is to not smoke in house — or quit
Children carry significant levels of nicotine on their hands even if their parents don’t smoke around them, according to a…
SmartHealthToday: Her cornea transplant surgery restored her vision — things are more in focus
SmartHealthToday Team When Cathy Hudson sets out this spring with her husband to hit some of the country’s most savory…