Keeping KY’s waterways safe, undertaking Operation Dry Water to keep boaters alcohol- and drug-free
In line with their mission to keep Kentucky’s waterways safe for all to enjoy, conservation officers with the Department of…
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CDC issues community level map showing Kentucky has more counties in red/yellow zones than in green
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began issuing…
Beshear says, while weekly figures on COVID shows increases, things ‘aren’t as bad as they appear to be’
Despite the latest weekly figures on the COVID-19 pandemic showing increases in new cases, the positivity rate and hospitalizations, Gov….
Report shows Kentucky had second highest increase in deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2020
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In the first year of the pandemic, the United States experienced the highest-ever combined…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare expanding Florence hospital campus 125,000 sq.ft., undertaking variety of updates
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is expanding its Florence hospital campus to offer advanced, specialized care in Northern Kentucky and improve patient…
St. E Edgewood receives American College of Cardiology platinum award for heart attack care
For the fifth consecutive year, St. Elizabeth Edgewood has received the American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Is aquatic therapy right for you? Here are some things to consider
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Maybe you’re recovering from surgery – or perhaps you’re finally ready to tackle that nagging injury that’s…
First probable case of monkeypox found in Kentucky in resident of Jefferson County; officials urge caution
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced the first probable case of monkeypox in…
Avoid unnecessary risks and make safety a priority as we enter the ‘100 deadliest days of summer’
The season between June 1 and August 31 is known as the ‘100 deadliest days of summer.’ The summer months, while…
Natalie Deering: Loneliness can have a major impact on mental health; how to start feeling connected
One factor that can impact one’s mental health is loneliness, an issue that’s increased since the pandemic with isolation and…
COVID-19 cases in Kentucky dropped 41% last week, after steep increases; hospializations, deaths low
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After two weeks of new COVID-19 cases increasing by more than 37% each week,…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture senior nutrition program gets funding boost, more flexibility
This year, a program designed to improve nutrition for low-income Kentucky seniors is seeing changes to create more opportunities for…
Booster needed to protect against Omicron; infection may provide immunity, but docs say booster is better
If you haven’t gotten a booster shot following your “full vaccination” with the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against COVID-19, you…
Physical fitness is important for our bodies, but our brains also needs proper diet and exercise
By Dr. Greg Jicha University of Kentucky Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. June is recognized…
Kim Moser: Preventing substance use and addiction; legislature passed several initiatives that matter
Without a doubt, the opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on our state. It is an urgent and pressing…
Governor Beshear announces $2.1 million in awards to support vulnerable older Kentuckians
Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week awards totaling over $2.3 million that will support vulnerable older Kentuckians. “Everyone deserves the…
A reminder: St. Elizabeth, NKY CAC hosting Juneteenth celebration Saturday, onsite screenings
For the second year in a row, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is teaming up with the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission…
‘High Five for Health’ will help students, parents to stay healthy, strong this summer — for success in fall
High Five for Health is a partnership between the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and the Kentucky Department of Education…
Beshear announces 17 members of Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced the members of the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee that will help advise…
Heat wave hits: record temperatures, heat indexes +110; know signs of heat stroke, heat exhaustion
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is expected to see the first sustained heat wave of the year this week,…
Unshame KY campaign to reduce stigma associated with drug addiction shows promising results
A campaign to reduce stigma associated with substance-use disorders has shown it can change attitudes and beliefs about people with…
Kidney stones can happen at any age, parents should know how to recognize signs and symptoms
By Dr. Campbell M. Grant UK Healthcare It is estimated that one in ten people will develop a kidney stone…