Kentucky schools struggling against widespread respiratory illnesses; how to prevent the spread
A “perfect storm” of respiratory illnesses is currently wreaking havoc on Kentucky schools and threatening to overwhelm the pediatric care…
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Dr. Patty Swiney: Family physicians keep a eye on all aspects of our health
We put in a lot of work to maintain our homes, cars and gadgets throughout the year, including regular maintenance…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; St. Elizabeth Healthcare urges screening
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare is pushing to increase the number of people getting screened…
School districts across Kentucky closed because of flu; everyone over six months should get flu shot
At least 24 school districts in Kentucky are closed or are using non-traditional instruction (NTI) days due to illness, according…
Exercise is important, especially as we age; create healthy habits and develop a daily routine
Dr. Dee Dlugonski University of Kentucky As you age, it is important to create healthy habits and make exercise a…
City of Dayton is officially smoke-free today; Cancer Action Network urges all cities to go smoke-free
Today, November 6th, the City of Dayton is officially smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) congratulates…
‘Fall Back’ — Don’t forget to set your clock back an hour; standard time begins Sunday and it’s healthier
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s almost time to “fall back” one hour into standard time, which sleep specialists…
Passport’s One-Stop Help Center in Covington offers special services to Medicaid members in region
Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare held a grand opening ceremony for its new One-Stop Help Center in Covington. The new…
Governor reminds that kynect enrollment is open for ’23 health, dental benefits
Gov. Beshear announced that Kentuckians can now shop and enroll for health and dental coverage that begins in 2023 on…
Natalie Deering: Vibration can relieve stress and invite a number of healing opportunities to our bodies
Have you ever felt comforted by the feeling of someone else’s touch or by the subtle vibration while riding in…
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…
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…