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…
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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…
World Food Day call to action: First Financial Bank holds food drive for food insecurity, healthy diets
First Financial Bank will join the global call to action for World Food Day 2022 by launching a local food…
October is Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month; strategies and healthy habits to remain physically fit
By Dr. Abigail DeBus University of Kentucky Have you ever woken up in the morning to unexplained pain in your…
Weekly COVID report shows more counties in low zone; monkeypox up and flu season underway
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 Community Levels map, issued each Friday by the Kentucky Department for…
FDA Tobacco Survey: Official ‘deeply concerned’ about widespread use of e-cigs by America’s youth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released…
Kentucky receives Medicaid Innovation Award for enrollment efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
Kentucky’s Medicaid program has received a 2022 Medicaid Innovation Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Academy…
What every parent should know about nutritional supplements and vitamins for children
By Dr. George Fuchs University of Kentucky Vitamins are one of the most common ways to ensure children receive essential…
With tailgating season underway, here’s how to keep safe from foodborne illnesses
By Kate Thompson Campbell County Extension Tailgating has been a sporting tradition for decades. For many fans, football and tailgating…
Weekly COVID report shows numbers across Kentucky continue to trend in positive direction
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The weekly COVID Community Level map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health based…
Governor’s advisory committee reports feedback: Kentuckians support legalizing medical cannabis
Kentuckians agree that it is past time for the Commonwealth to take action on legalizing medical cannabis, Gov. Andy Beshear…
Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky: Recognizing the continuing importance of kinship care
It is important to continue lifting up the voices of relative and fictive kin caregivers to ensure the children in…
State gets grant to support prevention of suicide and promote mental health among young people
Kentucky will receive a $3,675,000 Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant, awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
Life Learning Center receives a $101,000 Impact 100 grant for its Pillars Cafe transformation project
Life Learning Center (LLC) was recognized as one of four 2022 Impact 100 Grant Recipients and received a $101,000 award…
Department of Public Health weekly COVID-19 report shows numbers decline in all areas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was plenty of good news in the weekly COVID-19 report by the Department of…
Cove Federal Credit Union offering pink pens to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Cove Federal Credit Union is offering pink pens while supplies…
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms
By Reshma Ramlal University of Kentucky Because many blood cancers can be highly treatable if caught early, there is an…
Work on Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues, with or without General Assembly
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Work on establishing a medical marijuana program in Kentucky is continuing to advance on two…
Teal We Find a Cure teaches teachers during Ovarian Cancer Awareness month with ‘Soap for Symptoms’
Staff report September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and a local charity founded in honor of ovarian cancer victim Tracy…
Kentuckians urged to get COVID-19 boosters, flu shots as worse than usual virus season looms
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are encouraging Kentuckians to stay…