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…
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The Conversation: Anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety – emotions that feel bad can be useful
By Heather Lench Texas A&M University Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something?…
Domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky; here are some holiday safety tips
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault…
Suicide prevention is especially important during holidays; free training available to everyone
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please…
Navigating Aging: Resources are expanding for growing number of older adults living alone
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: A Q&A with Dr. Doug Flora, himself a cancer survivor who helps others with cancer care
Dr. Doug Flora is the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, overseeing clinical operations, strategic planning and…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Hitting the slopes? Here are some tips to keep you out of the hospital
Winter temperatures are back in the Tri-state area, and so is one of the season’s most popular activities: hitting the…
Parenting comes with a lot of stress, especially during the holidays; don’t be afraid to seek help
By Dr. Caitlin Allen University of Kentucky Are you a parent feeling stressed out? You’re not alone. Parenting can be…
Federally-funded survey shows marijuana use by teens over past decade reaches historic lows
Federally funded survey data provided by the University of Michigan reports that teen marijuana use has declined significantly over the…
Kentucky sees child dental decay rates higher than national average, says new UK survey
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Dental decay rates for Kentucky children age 2-5 are far higher than the national…
Why winter makes us more vulnerable to colds – public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Libby Richards Purdue University You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a…
The holidays can be difficult for those dealing with Alzheimer’s, here’s how you can help them engage
Dr. Greg Jicha University of Kentucky Adapting activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for maintaining their engagement and…
St. Elizabeth Physicians to partner with Covington, Florence for new community paramedicine program
A new program in two Northern Kentucky cities aims to reduce avoidable trips to the emergency department and inpatient hospital…
Lawmakers, advocates talk maternal health, AI, gun violence, more at state KVH conference
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bipartisan panel of Kentucky lawmakers told dozens of health advocates this week they plan…
St. Elizabeth Edgewood named among top maternity providers in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood has been rated High Performing in Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. The distinction…
UK College of Medicine-NKY receives Maxon Foundation grant to support CCRU outreach clinics
The UK College of Medicine-NKY receives a $100,000 Grant from The Maxon Foundation to expand its CCRU outreach clinics in…
Navigating Aging: Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system’s cracks
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling to catch her…
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy report makes case for paid parental leave for state employees
As public and private employers across Kentucky increasingly offer paid parental leave, tens of thousands of Kentucky state workers are…
Kidney stones are common, here’s what you should know about symptoms and prevention
By Dr. Peter Sawaya University of Kentucky Kidney stones are common. In the US, one in 11 individuals will be…
Kentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license — advocates, critics weigh in
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Starting Jan. 1, Kentucky motorists will need an eye exam — either from an eye…
A ‘Blue Christmas’ free event for those who find the holiday challenging due to grief and loss
On Thursday, December 5, “Blue Christmas,” a free community event focused on support for those who may find the holiday…
KVH to offer continuing education opportunities for social, health workers at annual meeting Dec. 10
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Medicaid renewals and steps the state is taking to improve maternal health are all…