Latest COVID report shows mixed bag: decrease in deaths but increases in new cases, positivity rate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 report issued by the Kentucky Department for Public Health on Monday…
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Health report: 107 counties are mostly COVID green; large spike in flu cases; two new moneypox cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In data released on Friday, Kentucky COVID-19 Community Levels are mostly green, however the number…
In new book, The Alzheimer’s Revolution, Joseph Keon offers program he says can ward off dementia
The best studies show — the more healthful changes we adopt, the lower our risk of future dementia becomes. In…
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Lab recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness with research, internships
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been an annual event since 1985. The goal of this yearly event is to improve education,…
Family Nurturing Center among 17 organizations to receive Kosair Charities grants to prevent child abuse
Kosair Charities on Thursday awarded $1,300,000 to Family Nurturing Center, Kentucky Youth Advocates, and 17 additional community organizations, continuing their commitment to…
More than 100 area students attend NKY Regional Youth Summit on Vaping/Tobacco Prevention
Over 100 middle and high school students from across eight counties participated in the 2022 Northern Kentucky Regional Youth Summit…
Latest COVID report mostly good news, total 5,044 new cases reported in one week; deaths decline
The latest weekly COVID-19 report released this week by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, was mostly good news, except…
Children’s Home of NKY/CHNK Behavioral Health get several grants for expanded mental health services
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health has recently received several significant grant awards related to its expanding access to…
Loud sporting events and concerts can result in hearing loss, here are three ways to prevent damage
Dr. Anne Olson University of Kentucky When we think of fall, sporting events and concerts come to mind. Though these…
City of Florence to hold prescription drug take back event as part of DEA Take Back Day October 29
The City of Florence will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Event in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
COVID Update: NKY still in green zone, but newest report show fewer counties are; monkeypox up a bit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 Community Levels map, issued each Friday by the Kentucky Department for…
Gov. Beshear announces state’s Medicaid program will expand to cover dental, vision, hearing services
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that beginning January 1, the state’s Medicaid program will be…
Addiction Recovery Care Center hires three new advocates, including founder of Casey’s Law
As part of its ongoing efforts to help Northern Kentuckians impacted by substance use, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) has promoted…
Kentucky launches new food safety reporting website aimed at increasing public health and protection
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of a new website – FoodSafetyReporting.ky.gov – where Kentuckians can easily report foodborne issues….
Latest COVID report mostly good news, but shows rise in hospital ventilator use, positivity
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 report released Monday by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, was…
Cincinnati Children’s shares Community Impact Report and Health Needs Assessment
Cincinnati Children’s has issued the first of what will be an annual Community Impact Report, which highlights the many ways…
Dr. Vincent Tomar followed a winding road to becoming chiropractor, a relief for him, many others
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Warning: What you are about to read may be beneficial to your health. It started…
Vast improvement in COVID numbers — 103 counties in green zone; now in ‘living-with-COVID’ phase
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 Community Levels map, issued each Friday by the Kentucky Department for…
White House nationwide ‘food as medicine’ strategy will help expand local efforts in Kentucky
By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Public News Service The White House is recommending “food as medicine” as part of a new…
NKU’s Institute for Health Innovation receives grant to support new community health worker program
Northern Kentucky University has received a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase the number of health…
Latest COVID report shows mixed bag; Boone, Kenton Counties among those with highest cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 report the Kentucky Department for Public Health is a mixed bag,…
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass reminds that Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15, closes December 7
Medicare Open Enrollment is startis on October 15. This allows people on Medicare to compare their prescription drug plans and/or…