Covington Police Officers ‘walked the walk’ with NAMI, enacting their training on mental health issues
Covington Police Officers literally “walked the walk” of compassion in force at the annual MANI Walks event Saturday, partnering with…
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Operation Crash Reduction: Kyians encouraged to work together to save lives on roadways
As part of a regional initiative aimed at encouraging seat belt use to save lives and preventing serious injuries due…
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month — protect yourself from noise-induced hearing loss
The potential for encountering loud noises that could permanently harm your hearing is all around us. During National Protect Your…
Are all those activities creating balance or burnout? How busy schedules are impacting kids
By Dr. Angela Houchin University of Kentucky Your child has dance class on Monday, soccer on Tuesday, scouts on Wednesday……
Flu season has arrived; the best defense against the influenza virus is to get vaccinated
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine was lower in South America this…
St. Elizabeth’s state-of-art Cancer Center is getting a new name — the Yung Family Cancer Center
This story will be updated following the dedication. By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s new Cancer Center is…
Christ Hospital, St. E. Healthcare partner to put lifesaving AEDs in every sheriff cruiser in NKY
Staff report The Christ Hospital and St. Elizabeth Healthcare are partnering on a major effort that will put lifesaving AED…
Navigating Aging: Historic numbers of Americans are living by themselves as they age
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old….
Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests now from federal government — here’s how
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentuckians can now order free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government and…
For many of us, fall means a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing, here’s how to find effective relief
By Dr. Arfa Faiz University of Kentucky The early signs of fall are numerous: a slight chill in the air,…
St Elizabeth Healthcare offering ‘See, Test, & Treat’ free services for women at its Cancer Center Sat.
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter St Elizabeth Healthcare is offering free testing on Saturday, October 5, to uninsured women…
Disabled American Veterans to host ‘stand down’ to assist with medical needs and more
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) will host a stand down to assist more than 200 veterans experiencing homelessness in the Tri-State…
NKU receives $2.4 million in scholarship funds for students in human services program
Northern Kentucky University has been awarded $2.4 million from the National Institute of Health’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
Food safety: After power outage, here are steps to assure safety of refrigerated, frozen foods
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Hurricane Helene brought power outages across the state, which means Kentuckians need to be…
Jeff Rubin: Standing up for our future selves — if we live long enough, we’ll all be old one day
Many people don’t want to talk about it. Others try to ignore it, and even fewer take the time to…
Sunday read: Can you change your personality? Research says yes, by tweaking what you think, do
By Shannon Sauer-Zavala University of Kentucky Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed…
Survey of Kentucky kinship families shows caregivers need help most with basic needs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service September has been National Kinship Care Month, and more than 80% of Kentucky kinship…
Beshear announces ‘Moore Safe Nights,’ program honoring hard-of-hearing advocate Virginia Moore
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced the “Moore Safe Nights” program, which honors the work of late deaf and hard-of-hearing…
With fall sports and outdoor activities in full swing, here’s how to fuel your body for best performance
Dr. Kimberly Kaiser University of Kentucky Fall sports are in full swing, and many people are enjoying outdoor activities this…
QPR – Question, Persuade, Refer — helps you learn how to intervene in a mental health crisis
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This story discusses suicide. Anyone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts can call or…
Dr. Holly Danneman, associate dean of UK medical college at NKU, the right leader at the right time
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The University of Kentucky College of Medicine/NKY is part of a grand plan to expand…
Taylor Mill honors Ed Kuehne for efforts to save swimmer as part Boone Water Rescue
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill Commissioner Ed Kuehne was honored at a recent Taylor Mill commission meeting…