Philip B. Schworer M.D. Memorial Scholarship awarded on his birthday to Jacklyn Steinman
The first Philip B. Schworer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Jacklyn Dawn Steinman, to pursue additional education in…
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Bevin and Conway to speak, answer questions about health policy at rural health group’s meeting Sept. 18
The Kentucky Rural Health Association is hosting a “Candidates Forum on Health” Friday, Sept. 18 in Bowling Green, after the…
Advice: Protect your joints while improving your tennis game by following these five good tips
Many tennis players not only enjoy the game but are looking for some exercise without the joint stress. Surprisingly, tennis…
Northern Kentucky’s county health centers offer assistance with kynect health insurance enrollment
Any Northern Kentucky resident can now sign up for affordable health insurance through kynect, Kentucky’s online insurance system, at the…
Numerous health screenings available during the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 20-30
Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair, which starts Aug. 20 and runs through Aug. 30, can take advantage of a…
SmartHealthToday: Here are eight tips to avoid headaches that may be caused by your diet
From SmartHealthToday Just about anything can trigger a headache, from changes in the weather to stress to hormonal fluctuations. But…
Worlds apart, Kentucky and Massachusetts form unlikely bond over overdose deaths
Drug overdoses from opioid use remain a concern in Eastern Kentucky, especially in poverty-stricken regions where coal mines have shuttered,…
SmartHealthToday: Back to school is a big change — and a child’s anxiety is normal, except. . .
Anxiety is normal for children at any age, especially when experiencing big changes like going to school. Many parents dismiss…
NKy Health District names officers for new fiscal year; Boone County’s Julie Metzger Aubuchon is new chair
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has selected Julie Metzger Aubuchon, OD, Jack Lenihan, DMD, and Chris Reinersman as…
Consumer Reports releases hospital-acquired infection report; some hospitals need work
A new study from Consumer Reports has analyzed hospital-acquired infection data for thousands of hospitals across the U.S. and rated…
SmartHealthToday: ‘Tis the season to eat fresh fruits, vegetables — good for diet and your pocket
From SmartHealthToday Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh produce, whether you buy it from your grocery store or…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood receives Magnet designation for nursing services for third time
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood, Grant and Covington have been designated Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the…
Kentucky’s prescription drug law effective in fighting abuse, yearlong UK study shows
Since Kentucky’s prescription drug abuse legislation took effect in 2012, the state has seen a decline in the number of…
Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky’s Walk with Sidney the Kidney brings awareness, support
Kidney disease affects one in three Kentuckians. It is a disease that with early detection and intervention can be slowed…
NKy Health Department announces upcoming Board of Health committee meetings
The Population Health and Clinical Services Committees of the Northern Kentucky District Board of Health will hold a joint meeting…
Beshear, Rogers announce dentist recruitment program in Eastern Kentucky, to improve oral health
Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers joined public health and university officials today to announce a new dentist recruitment…
SmartHealthToday: Ten ways to love your brain so you can stay healthy and happy
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Healthy, active living makes for a healthy, active brain, research shows. That’s the take away from…
Travel can be challenging for diabetics, but nothing a little planning, a few precautions won’t overcome
It’s vacation season. Traveling offers unique challenges for diabetics, but nothing that careful planning and a few precautions won’t overcome,…
Volunteer your skills to help in the community by joining the Medical Reserve Corps
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Northern Kentucky District Board of Health announces meetings for end of 2015, early 2016
The Executive Committee of the Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has set its meetings for the remainder of 2015…
Northern Kentucky Health Department launches mobile website, helps people ‘make healthy choices’
Public health information in Northern Kentucky, including local food inspection scores, is now easier to access on-the-go through a mobile…
Five insurers to provide healthcare services for eligible Medicaid clients across Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has signed new contracts with five managed care organizations to provide healthcare services to Kentuckians who…