Sponsors sought for KDE/USDA’s summer meal program to ensure kids get healthy meals
Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer,…
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Newly dominant COVID variant may evade antibodies, but not seen as likely to cause more serious disease
With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to…
Kentucky NORML, an advocacy group for legalizing, regulating medical cannabis, to visit Capitol Tuesday
On January 3rd, Kentucky NORML, will be joined by multiple organizations, coming together at the start of the 2023 Kentucky…
Attorney General adds to others: $197m settlement with CVS, Walgreen’s for role in opioid epidemic
The Kentucky Attorney General announced this week settlements with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Walgreens for the companies’ role in the…
Kentucky flu levels listed as ‘widespread’ for 10th consecutive week; 8th pediatric flu death confirmed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is currently reporting the state influenza activity level as “widespread” for the 10th consecutive…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: How to stay out of the hospital while hitting the slopes
By Corrine Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare Snow is back and so is one of the season’s most popular activities: hitting…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Pay attention to your heart health during the busy holidays
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Heart health should always be a priority, but it’s especially important during the busy holiday season. It’s…
Kentucky’s COVID metrics see an uptick in latest weekly report from state public health officials
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Most of the metrics used in tracking the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky saw increases in…
Kentucky again 43rd in America’s Health Rankings, scoring lowest in behavior and health outcomes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After not ranking states for two years due to the pandemic, America’s Health Rankings…
Byron Wolfe got his ‘miracle’ kidney transplant and is back home enjoying his ‘miracle’ holiday
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Dreams do come true. And so do miracles. Just ask Byron Wolfe. “I have received…
Antibiotic shortages are a very real problem, but they’re not because of the flu and COVID-19
By Craig Martin University of Kentucky Throughout the past few weeks we have seen several headlines about the impact of…
The holidays can be a hectic time for children, some tips for parents to help them manage the stress
Dr. Meghan Marsac University of Kentucky The holiday season, while joyful, can sometimes be a time of stress, meltdowns and…
Natalie Deering: With the virus season upon us, it’s important to take steps to build our immune systems
A part of me loves the winter and another part of me dreads it. I love the cold air, snow,…
Your health: University of Kentucky immunologist shares tips on staying healthy during holiday’s resurgence of sickness
By Lindsay Travis University of Kentucky This holiday season Kentuckians of all ages continue to deal with a trifecta in…
COVID update: Boone, Kenton among counties with 100+ cases; KY total deaths equal city of Ft. Thomas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the number of new cases of COVID-19 rose during the past week, deaths and…
Kentucky on track for worst flu season in 10 years as pediatric deaths from virus reach record highs
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu and reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths,…
Foundation for a Healthy KY sharpens ’23-’27 focus with strategic plan: focus on access, children’s health
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky adopted a new, five-year strategic plan that will launch on January 1, 2023. Following…
Newest data shows state’s low levels on COVID but slight increase in highest levels; flu is widespread
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Data released this week by the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows that COVID-19 community…
Priscilla Easterling: With ‘family glitch’ fixed, working families encouraged to shop healthcare Marketplace
Open enrollment season is underway. And now is the time to check out your options for 2023 health coverage and…
Your health: At this wonderful time of the year, be aware of the toll on your mental wellness
By Gopalkumar Rakesh University of Kentucky For many, the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of year….
UK trustees approve construction of new cancer center and advanced ambulatory complex
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved construction of the new UK HealthCare…
Majority of Kentuckians not changing Christmas plans due to COVID; most open to annual boosters
Concerns about COVID-19 won’t keep Kentuckians from attending or hosting gatherings this holiday season. That’s according to a new poll…