Regional immunization symposiums push to get Kentucky kids on track for routine immunizations
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Two regional pediatric immunization symposiums are being held this month in Morehead and Owensboro,…
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Leapfrog Group ranks 61 acute-care KY hospitals; St. Elizabeth Healthcare-Ft. Thomas among 4 getting As
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Most of the Kentucky hospitals graded on a nonprofit group’s twice-a-year report card for…
St. E’s Wound Care Center celebrates 10th annual National Wound Care Awareness Week
The Patrick T. Birrer Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise…
Kentucky’s nursing workforce looks fairly stable, says new survey by state Board of Nursing
By Sarah Ladd The Kentucky Lantern About 40% of Kentucky’s nursing workforce has been on the job for less than…
St. Elizabeth to host special events, activities in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day on Monday
St. Elizabeth Healthcare announces a series of special events and activities in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day and Lung…
Cincinnati Children’s to open Cold Spring primary care office, includes mental health, telehealth options
Cincinnati Children’s will open a primary care office Monday, June 5, in the Campbell County city of Cold Spring, bringing…
Lt. Gov. Coleman speaks about her student mental health initiative, says ‘now is the time to act’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Nearly two years ago, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman started a student mental health initiative and…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare among those receiving Quality Awards from Kentucky Hospital Association
The Kentucky Hospital Association recently gave Kentucky hospitals its annual Quality Awards, honoring them for their leadership, innovation in quality, safety and…
Advocacy for Thriving Communities draws crowd in Covington, as part of KY Voices for Health road show
ThriveKY, a coalition organized by Kentucky Voices for Health, made its second stop on the 2023 Advocacy for Thriving Communities roadshow in…
Mother-daughter relationships can be difficult, here are some tips to strengthen your emotional bond
No doubt about it: mother-daughter relationships are complex. You can be the best of friends, or you can experience conflicts…
Summer heat can be hard on your heart, here are some ways to stay healthy as temperatures rise
By Dr. Vincent Sorrell University of Kentucky Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. From outdoor barbeques to lounging…
Healthy Headlines: How you can recognize postpartum symptoms no one talks about
By Corinne Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare You’ve dreamed of bringing your bundle of joy home. Now that it’s happened, your…
Kentucky’s COVID Memorial on grounds of State Capitol being dedicated today
Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will dedicate the permanent Kentucky COVID Memorial on…
Some Kentuckians risk losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in debt-ceiling talks
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service More than 17,000 Kentuckians could lose food assistance when pre-pandemic SNAP work requirements go…
2023 ThriveKY Roadshow coming to Covington on Tuesday at Kenton Public Library
Organized by Kentucky Voices for Health, the ’23 ThriveKY Roadshow is in NKY Tuesday — to a full house at…
KY’s COVID-19 memorial honoring those lost to virus set to be dedicated next week on grounds of Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s monument to honor those who died due to COVID-19 is nearly completed, and a…
St. Elizabeth Hospitals in Florence, Ft. Thomas get second ‘Magnet’ designation for nursing excellence
St. Elizabeth Florence and Ft. Thomas hospitals achieved their second Magnet designation which is a reflection of their nursing professionalism,…
St. Elizabeth, Food Pantry team up for take-home food boxes so kids don’t go hungry this summer
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Summer is almost here, and for many families summer presents the problem of how…
Community Action agencies rally at Capitol, governor declares May Community Action Month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A rally to support the observation of May as Community Action Month in Kentucky drew…
‘Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health’ program to be held in Hebron on May 13, provides help, support
On Saturday, May 13, Lakeside Christian Church in Hebron will host “Better Together: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health” from…
DEA says Fentanyl laced with Xylazine found in NKY, Louisville, indicating ‘third wave’ of opioid epidemic
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Fentanyl in Kentucky may be now laced with an animal tranquilizer called Xylazine, what…
Healthy Headlines: Tight pants syndrome is a real disorder that can potentially cause real health issues
The right clothes can make you feel confident and beautiful. However, the wrong clothes can not only make you uncomfortable,…