Kentucky mental health experts offer advice on steps you can take to beat those winter blues
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Shorter days and less sunlight have many Kentuckians feeling the winter blues. One recent…
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Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to host inaugural Health Innovation Summit Feb. 21 in Louisville
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced it will host its inaugural Healthcare Innovation Summit Feb. 21 featuring healthcare and…
Heating is essential during the cold winter months; tips to safely keep your home warm
By Robert McCool University of Kentucky The first winter storms of the new year have passed, but winter is far…
GCTC, ST. Elizabeth announce partnership with City of Florence for new paramedic training program
Gateway Community and Technical College’s EMS Education Program and St. Elizabeth Healthcare have announced an new partnership with the City…
Greater Cincinnati Kroger pharmacies offering free blood pressure screenings during Heart Month
In recognition of Heart Month in February, The Cincinnati/Dayton division of Kroger is teaming up with the Cincinnati chapter of…
‘Drew’s Puzzle Piece’ shines light on autism and support for families navigating its challenges
For John and Emily Michels of Ft. Wright, the 2010 autism diagnosis of their son, Drew, at just four years…
Health, safety of KY farmers to be focus for KDA during 2025 National Farm Machinery Show Feb. 12-15
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) will be represented by the Raising Hope Safety, Health, and Rescue Program focusing on…
Kentucky lawmakers propose bill to increase alternatives to incarceration for primary caregivers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for…
Birthing centers bill advances, wins state Senate approval for first time
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The long-debated controversy over freestanding birthing centers in Kentucky reached the floor of the Senate…
State health officials announce first child death from influenza; was not vaccinated
State health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that a child in Kentucky has died from influenza….
Kentucky Right to Life plans March for Life rally on state Capitol steps on February 12
Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Kentuckians will march in Frankfort and rally on the Capitol steps in support of life Wednesday,…
Bill establishing freestanding birth centers moves ahead, easily approved by Senate committee
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill that could pave the way for Kentucky to get freestanding birth centers sailed…
Norovirus is on the rise across Kentucky, here’s how to recognize symptoms and avoid infection
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Have you washed your hands recently? Proper handwashing is the number one…
Care Net Pregnancy Services partners with Horizon Community funds to expand outreach
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky (“Care Net”) has partnered with Horizon Community Funds to familiarize a wider audience…
Bird flu cases grow; threat greatest for those working with livestock or wildlife
Kentucky Health News While every American has seen the effects of avian flu on egg prices, bird flu, also know…
Q&A with UK Healthcare experts: How is winter sickness affecting Kentucky?
By Manuela Bianco Suarez University of Kentucky Healthcare This winter, low temperatures have impacted the state of Kentucky. One of…
Making smart food choices, like adopting a plant-based diet, can minimize the risk of getting cancer
By Rachel C. Miller University of Kentucky As we begin the new year, many people might be thinking about improving…
Kentucky lawmakers expected to consider lifting restrictions on freestanding birth centers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Next week, Kentucky lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would lift legal…
Point/Arc’s Armonie Banks manages medical care for clients, including those in residential homes
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Armonie Banks started working 16 years ago. “I was taking care of my grandma when…
Study looks at benefits, risks to popular weight-loss drugs; Kentucky leads nation in use of them
By Melissa Patrick and Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News Whether it is prescribed for diabetes or weight loss, Ozempic and…
School closures over holidays, during winter storm may have slowed spread of respiratory illness in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Although data from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shows the state is moving…
Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling sees increase in helpline calls amid greater awareness
Total calls, texts and chats to the Kentucky problem gambling helpline more than doubled in 2024 compared to 2023 data….