St. Elizabeth offers patients a new cancer-detecting blood test, ground-breaking for pinpointing cancers early
Patients at St. Elizabeth Healthcare now have the ability to screen for 50 different types of cancer, thanks to a…
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Healthy Headlines: Understanding the risks and signs of concussion among student-athletes
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Back to school means back to play for many student-athletes. And that can often mean an increased…
Ken Rechtin: Sharing a personal story for Prostate Cancer Month, proving annual checkup is important
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Every cancer gets a month. And every cancer gets a ribbon. What’s the ribbon…
Statewide medicine storage campaign aims to reduce accidental poisoning among Kentucky kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Small children are landing in the hospital because of accidental poisoning from ingesting medication…
With fall sports season in full swing, here’s how you can support your kids in back-to-school athletics
Participating in sports can be beneficial for children’s physical and mental health, as well as a huge part of their…
UK College of Medicine partners with Emergency Shelter of NKY for onsite health clinic
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY), an immediate entrance, low-barrier shelter for adults ages 18 and up in Northern…
St. Elizabeth advocates for patient care outcomes with new Innovation Center — to transform heathcare industry
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is launching an innovation center to spur internal innovation and propel the System to build, invest in,…
JUUL Labs reaches tentative agreement to stop marketing to youth; Kentucky to get $14 million
A $438.5 million tentative agreement with electronic cigarette manufacturer, JUUL Labs, Inc. has been reached and will return at least…
Life expectancy in U.S. drops for second year in a row in 2021, according to new CDC report
Life expectancy at birth in the United States declined nearly a year from 2020 to 2021, according to new provisional…
Every child loves a playground, but they can be dangerous; some tips to keep your children safe
By Ashley Bush University of Kentucky Playgrounds are fun and can provide a great opportunity for exercise and family togetherness….
COVID Update: Latest map from CDC shows slight drop, NKY still in green; new booster shots approved
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest COVID-19 Community Level map, issued each Friday based on data from the U.S….
With rising inflation causing hardship for fixed-income Kentuckians, benefits assistance can help
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As inflation drives up the cost of living, Kentuckians on fixed incomes are especially…
As ‘unofficial end of summer’ is at hand, here are some safety tips if you are in, around the water
Labor Day may mark the “unofficial end of summer” and if you are throwing one last party before you close…
International Overdose Awareness Day recognized in Capitol Rotunda, remembering those lost to drugs
Adding Kentucky to a list of similar events being held around the world Wednesday, state Rep. Patti Minter, Lieutenant Governor…
COVID reverses two-week trend, now an increase in cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and 20% positivity
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today New cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, as well as the number of deaths and other…
As the new school year begins, know the symptoms and ways to avoid highly contagious pink eye
By Dr. Seema Capoor University of Kentucky As children head back to school, there are many illnesses that you should…
He manages transportation for BAWAC, gets a lot of people around, including to medical appointments
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter All he wants to do is keep things rolling. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Dave Minear…
COVID/Monkeypox update: Slight increase counties at high COVID level (NKY low), more monkeypox
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest COVID-19 Community Level map, issued each week based on data from the U.S….
Sparrow Ridge, a 55+ community offering affordable living options, celebrated grand opening this week
Sparrow Ridge, a new affordable community with 96 apartments for residents age 55 or older who earn between 30 and…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: What parents needs to know about teens and vaping
St. Elizabeth Healthcare With summer at an end, teens have headed back to school. A new school year means new…
Recent natural disasters are compounding mental health issues among Kentucky kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Housing displacement and emotional trauma from natural disasters in the past year are likely…
Campaign on Medication in the Home aimed at protecting children, preventing accidental ingestion
Every nine minutes a young child goes to the emergency department because they ingested medicine incorrectly. The Kosair Charities Face…