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…
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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…
COVID report: Substantial drop in cases, deaths and hospitalizations; 37 counties had 100 or more cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the second week in a row, the number of new cases of COVID-19 as…
Kentucky offering PACE elder care opportunities in limited counties, aimed at more care at home
In an effort to promote the health and safety of Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the arrival of the Program…
Latest CDC data shows state’s community levels of COVID still declining; NKY counties in yellow zone
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest Kentucky COVID-19 Community Level map, which is issued each week based on data…
University of Kentucky researchers invite young adults, parents to share experiences with guns
By Dr. TK Logan University of Kentucky No matter how you feel about guns, the fact is that firearm-related deaths…
Natalie Deering: PEMF and amethyst may serve as good alternatives when unable to connect with nature
If you’ve been following the world of wellness lately, then you’ve probably come across the word PEMF at least once…
NKY Health Department offering monkeypox vaccinations at its health centers, priority to high-risk
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is administering monkeypox vaccinations to eligible individuals by appointment at its four health centers in…
COVID report: Total KY deaths more than population of Ft. Mitchell, slight decrease in hospitalizations
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky fell over the past seven days,…
The return to school can be a stressful time for kids, here are some tips to help them cope with the change
By Dr. Amy Lynn Meadows University of Kentucky Kids have coped with a lot of change over the past several…
How to remain safe and healthy when responding to the cleanup effort from recent Eastern KY flooding
By Erin Haynes University of Kentucky As the flood waters begin to recede, families, business owners and volunteer cleanup groups…
COVID shows slight improvement as NKY now in yellow (medium) zone; monkeypox growing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky COVID-19 Community Level map issued this week, based on data from the U.S….
Kentucky Supreme Court establishes statewide commission focused on mental health
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since mental health issues affect a significant number of people involved with the court system,…
Governor reports on COVID: Most counties at high or medium levels; hospitalizations low, positivity rising
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear noted that most Kentucky counties have a COVID-19 Community Level that is…
Thomas More University dedicates new nursing skills lab named to honor legacy of nurse Kathleen McLane
Thomas More has officially named a nursing skills lab located at the Center for Health Sciences — in partnership with…
New poll shows half of Kentuckians believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over in their own lives
Despite a climb in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, about a third of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over,…