Senate bill advances to House to allow advanced practice registered nurses prescriptive authority
A bill that would allow advanced practice registered nurses prescriptive authority for controlled substances advanced out of the Senate last…
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Confirmed case of measles identified in Jessamine Co. resident; highly contagious, get vaccine if exposed
State health officials announced a confirmed case of measles identified in a Jessamine County resident. The resident, who is unvaccinated,…
Examining the impact of cultural myths on Black people’s pain management in health care
By Dr. R. Kip Guy University of Kentucky To honor Black History Month in 2023, I decided to spend some…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, partners to offer ‘healthy’ cooking classes to those affected by cancer
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has formed a collaboration with the Incubator Kitchen Collective and Cancer Support Community to offer cooking classes…
Kentucky Medical Association calls for passage of bill to reform prior authorization process
Physicians from across the Commonwealth gathered Wednesday in Frankfort to call for the passage of House Bill 134, sponsored by…
Legislation introduced to increase access to AEDs at school athletic facilities in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation aimed at increasing access to automated external defibrillator devices, or AEDs, at school athletic…
Despite lowering COVID cases overall, four Kentucky counties reported more than 100
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest COVID-19 numbers once again show a mixed bag of results in Kentucky, according…
When it comes to children and online gaming, how much is too much, and how much is just right?
By Dr. Anthony Limperos University of Kentucky Technology is engrained in our daily lives. We use it to learn and…
Drop in new cases of COVID 19 continues — only two counties in red, 27 in yellow, most in green
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The drop reported on Monday of new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, is also reflected…
Report indicates 70,000 KY kids could lose health coverage as pandemic-era law expires this spring
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A pandemic-era law that helped keep children and families continuously covered through Medicaid ends…
Natalie Deering: Creating new wellness podcast with an internal family systems therapy twist
I’ve always enjoyed talking with people about their interests and learning about what sparks their curiosity and passion for life….
Will your insurance cover it? If you are sick and need care, you shouldn’t have to wait for an answer
By Monalisa Tailor, M.D. and Rep. Kim Moser When you’re trying to manage a health condition and your physician has…
House Democratic Women’s Caucus to file nearly 30 bills related to maternal and infant health
Saying it is imperative that the state do much more to improve its dismal maternal and infant health outcomes, the…
COVID report: 18,000 total deaths in Kentucky; lowering case count, more patients in hospitals
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has reached another milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, as the report released Monday afternoon…
Mental Health services needed to curb Kentucky’s high rate of maternal deaths, says new report
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is contemplating…
COVID report shows more Kentucky counties in ‘green’ zone; report in-home tests on website
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of Kentucky counties that have a low community level of COVID-19 saw a…
Some cancer treatments can cause heart-related issues even after completion, early detection is key
By Dr. Amit Arbune University of Kentucky Patients with cancer often experience well-known, common side effects, such as hair loss…
Kentucky Rep. Ken Fleming files measure aimed at building the state’s healthcare workforce
After months of working with stakeholders in healthcare and education, Rep. Ken Fleming filed HB 200, legislation aimed at creating…
Health, safety top of mind for KDA’s annual National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville Feb. 15-18
Each year, attendees at the National Farm Machinery Show have a chance to see the newest selection of cutting-edge agricultural…
Latest COVID-19 report brings encouraging news, with all metrics declining for the week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was some encouraging news in the weekly COVID-19 report released by the Kentucky Department…
KCADV’s Shop & Share event to benefit survivors of domestic violence takes place this Saturday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear participated in a press conference at the…
February is American Heart Month: Time to ‘Wear Red,’ focus on cardiac heath, learn ‘hands-only’ CPR
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last week in honor of “Wear Red Day” and the American Heart Association of…