City of Fort Wright, Hoxworth Blood Center to partner for blood Drive Sept. 5 at city building
The City of Fort Wright and Hoxworth Blood Center will conduct an essential blood drive at city building Friday, September…
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UK holds topping out cememony for Rankin Health Education Building, touts service to state
University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders and Turner Construction hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration last week for UK’s new…
While alcohol consumption shows marked decline across U.S., Kentucky sees only slight decrease
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While studies show alcohol consumption dropping in much of the United States during a 10-year…
Bladder leaks shouldn’t be a normal part of life, here are some steps you can take to fix them
By Dr. Johnnie Wright Jr. University of Kentucky Think bladder leaks are just part of aging? Laughing, sneezing, or lifting…
Dave Knox found hope against cancer with help of St. E. Cancer Care, opens SparkHaus next month
Dave Knox learned he had testicular cancer in November 2024, just three days after he was named Mentor of the…
Healthy Headlines: Pregnancy can be the ultimate cardiac stress test, what expecting moms should know
Experiencing a pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. In addition to all the steps to prepare for…
Thomas More to offer online Master of Science in Nursing program beginning in January
Thomas More University has launched its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, designed to empower aspiring nurse leaders with…
Masten Childers II dies at 75; headed Cabinet for Health and Family Services under Gov. Jones
By Deborrah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Masten Childers II, Kentucky’s hard-charging and sometimes controversial secretary of the state Cabinet for Health…
Governor signs off on banning ‘designer Xanax’ from being sold in Kentucky, at AG’s request
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the emergency designation of bromazolam as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, banning the drug from being…
As fall sports gear up, it’s important to keep your athlete’s eye safety in mind as the hit they field
By Dr. John M. Franklin University of Kentucky With the return to school, fall sports season is just around the…
AEDs matter — and partnerships that provided them in NKY police cruisers save lives
In just 48 hours, a community-driven public safety initiative proved its lifesaving power. On November 15, 2024, Alexandria Police Officer…
Action urged to ban ‘designer Xanax,’ an unregulated synthetic drug, linked to 47 deaths in state
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is urging health officials to take emergency action to…
August’s Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on preventing and treating tobacco use
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of August’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is preventing and treating tobacco…
Kentuckians encouraged to prioritize eye health during National Eye Exam Month in August
State officials are encouraging Kentuckians to prioritize their eye health by making an appointment with an ophthalmologist during National Eye…
The new generation of weight loss drugs: Pros and cons of taking GLP-1 medications
By Brooke Hudspeth, Pharm.D. University of Kentucky You’ve likely heard about glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists – usually referred to as GLP-1…
Opinion – Karen Saylor: I can’t just ‘get over’ how Medicaid has kept me in the fight against cancer
I would not be here today without Medicaid. During the pandemic, I fought a COVID-19 infection that resulted in a…
Analysis: U.S. healthcare system remains ‘broken’ and needs an overhaul
By Donald Saelinger, MD Special to the NKyTribune The United States healthcare system faces numerous challenges that contribute to its…
First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Kentucky, residents urged to take precautions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness announced Friday they had been notified…
Put mental health on the back-to-school checklist as students prepare for return to classroom
By Dr. Mary Shea University of Kentucky Back to school is a busy time for everyone with lots of items…
My Cancer Journey: Attorney Kevin Murphy shares another cancer story — this one, his own
By Kevin Murphy Special to NKyTribune It started in early December. Simple lower back pain. I thought it was from…
UK College of Medicine-NKY Campus celebrates white coat ceremony for Class of 2029
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus welcomed its Class of 2029 with a White Coat Ceremony last…
McConnell speaks on Senate floor about protecting children’s health and support for industrial hemp
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, delivered the following floor remarks last week regarding…