Updates to Kentucky’s ‘KTAP’ benefits program aim to help families in deep poverty, kinship caregivers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New changes to Kentucky’s temporary benefits program — known as KTAP — increase the…
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One in five Kentuckians at risk for mpox; vaccines are available from local health departments
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern About one in five Kentuckians who are at risk for mpox — formerly called “monkeypox” — have…
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital nurse invents video game to reduce child anxiety over anesthesia masks
A Cincinnati Children’s nurse practitioner invented a breathing-controlled video game to help young kids relax when it’s time to put…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare to host career fair Thursday open to all for clinical, nonclinical job opportunities
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hosting a career fair on Thursday, April 13, open to anyone interested in learning more about…
Erlanger council discusses Certificate of Need; majority votes to ask legislature to consider reform
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Erlanger’s council meeting room was full to overflowing for their council meeting this week,…
Natalie Deering: Carrie Riley explains how to find healing through loss with the Grief Recovery Method
In this month’s wellness column I interview Carrie Riley, who holds many certifications along with thirty years of self-teaching and…
Naloxone can help save someone suffering overdose; what we all should know about this lifesaving drug
By Dr. Trish Freeman University of Kentucky Chances are you or someone close to you has been directly impacted by…
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…
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…