Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness — when to seek medical help
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky is seeing a “very high” rate of respiratory illness, especially among children. “We…
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Report finds proposed changes to Medicaid funding would hit Kentucky, other rural states hard
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly one-third of Medicaid funding could be on the chopping block as lawmakers look…
Northern Kentucky Health Department reports work in 2024 in real numbers; more ahead in ’25
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is showing — by the numbers — how they worked in 2024 to keep our…
Navigating Aging: Judith Graham — I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging
By Judith Graham KFF Health News It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I’ve come to appreciate this…
Investigation into rabies death of NKyian ‘largely complete’ after 400-plus people contacted
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Three weeks after the Kentucky Department of Public Health announced a human death from rabies, the department…
Gov. Beshear warns of dangerously low temperatures coming; cites six deaths related to weather
Gov. Andy Beshear reported that Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Department for Public Health have confirmed six deaths related…
Latest Child Maltreatment report shows Kentucky’s high rate of victims persists
The latest national Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows a total…
UK Healthcare: What you should know before considering weight loss surgery
By Dr. Joshua Steiner University of Kentucky It’s a new year, which means it is time once again to make…
Today is last day to enroll in or change plans for federally-subsidized health insurance on Kynect
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Today is the last day to enroll in or change plans for federally subsidized…
Health insurance tax credits set to expire for many Kentuckians at the end of 2025
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service This Wednesday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage….
Bills filed in first week of legislative session address abortion ban exceptions, perinatal care, adoption
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are hoping to address female reproductive health and healthcare services, adoption, and abortion…
Kentuckians urged to remain cautious as hazardous road conditions persist ahead of second winter storm
Hazardous travel conditions continue to impact Kentucky as below-freezing temperatures and snow flurries persist across the state ahead of another…
Looking to feel more energized during the new year? Don’t discount the power of a good nap
By Dr. Subhendu Rath University of Kentucky Hoping to feel more energized in 2025? Put down that energy drink and…
In bitter cold, here how to protect yourself and loved ones from hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky faces bitterly cold weather as part of the first major winter storm…
Navigating Aging: The LGBTQ+ community relives old traumas as they face aging on their own
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Bill Hall, 71, has been fighting for his life for 38 years. These days,…
Congressman Morgan McGarvey introduces bill aimed at helping veterans access healthcare innovations
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s 3rd District Congressman Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, has introduced legislation to provide the Department of…
First baby born at St. Elizabeth is Oliver, born at 12:53 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs., 10.8 oz.
Staff report The first baby to arrive at St. Elizabeth in 2025 was a boy named Oliver, born to proud…
Two surveys show food insecurity among Kentuckians is on the rise, over 460,000 affected
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two separate surveys have recently showed a large increase in the number of Kentuckians who…
New Environmental Protection Agency data show millions more exposed to ‘forever’ chemicals
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The latest Environmental Protection Agency data show over 11 million more people than in…
If your stress levels are increasing, here are self-care tips and ways to reduce street when possible
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today People often describe the holiday season as “the most wonderful time of the year” filled…
The NKY Health Department can help you with your New Year’s Resolutions — make health a priority
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering six great ways to make your health a priority in 2025. Here they…
Northern Kentucky schools, health department team up to dispose of vapes, educate students
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News “The Northern Kentucky Health Department is disposing of vapes confiscated from students at local schools as…