Here’s what you need to know about baby formula shortage; rural families having harder time
The Rural Blog Families nationwide are scrambling to find baby formula amid a widespread shortage. Rural families are likely having…
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DEA says fentanyl, an addictive synthetic opioid, causes unprecedented overdose deaths; teens at risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In response to increase in overdose deaths caused by fentanyl, a highly addictive synthetic…
St. E. Healthcare breaks ground on new Dearborn Cancer Center, taking top cancer care to Indiana
St. Elizabeth Healthcare held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new St Elizabeth Dearborn Cancer Center in Greendale, Indiana this week….
Student advocates attend ceremonial signing of HB 44, allowing mental health absences to be excused
Students on the Kentucky Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council joined Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Gov. Andy Beshear…
Flags at half-staff in state to mark tragic milestone: One million American lives lost to COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday directed flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately and remain so until…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare to hold celebratory groundbreaking for its new Dearborn Cancer Center
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will hold a celebratory groundbreaking for the new St. Elizabeth Dearborn Cancer Center on Friday from 11:30…
Jim Higdon: Gov. Beshear could legalize medical marijuana with a game of constitutional chicken
Gov. Andy Beshear is the first governor in the history of Kentucky to call for legalizing cannabis. Following the failure…
More COVID cases statewide, 167 deaths in last week, 239 in hospital; ‘yellow’ counties down to three
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Last week the number of new cases of COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations, and the positivity rate…
Healthy Headlines: It’s Stroke Awareness Month; during a stroke, every second counts
By St. Elizabeth Healthcare In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, St. Elizabeth Healthcare announced that five St. Elizabeth Stroke Centers…
Lindner Center of HOPE launches campaign for mental health center of excellence; Butler to co-chair
Lindner Center of HOPE, a national nonprofit comprehensive mental health center of excellence, announced it will launch a new, $30…
Chronic pelvic pain can be frustrating, here’s what women should know about the condition
By Dr. Merve Ozen UK HealthCare For many women, pelvic pain is an uncomfortable, frustrating part of their everyday life….
Welcome House teams up with St. E. Healthcare to open medical respite program at old north location
Welcome House, Inc., in partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare will open a medical respite program Monday at The Pavilion, formerly…
12 medical professionals, including a NKY dentist, face criminal charges for distribution of opioids
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Fourteen people, including 12 medical professionals, face criminal charges in Kentucky and five other states,…
New Food and Drug Administration head says ‘Misinformation is now our leading cause of death’
Newly confirmed Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf says “the issue that keeps him up at night… is the…
COVID making a comeback: 3,394 new cases, nine counties (including 3 NKY) report 50+ cases
COVID-19 appears to be coming back in Kentucky as the weekly figures released Monday showed an increase in new cases,…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Louisville seize shipment of 15 pounds of illegal ketamine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville recently intercepted a shipment containing 15 pounds of illegal ketamine. The…
Kim Moser: A recap of the legislative actions on quality health care, a session priority
As the dust settles on the legislative session and preparation begins for the interim period, I find myself reflecting on…
Still need to get COVID vaccine booster? NKy Health Dept. is urging everyone 12 and older to get one
The NKY Health Department is urging everyone who hasn’t yet received their COVID vaccine booster shot to get them. The…
Louisville Slugger finishing pink bats for Major League Baseball players to use on Mother’s Day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Employees at Louisville Slugger spent Thursday finishing pink bats for Major League Baseball players to…
DEA National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday to offer free disposal of unneeded medications
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, offering free, anonymous…
Tick season is on the horizon; ten percent carry debilitating disease, quick action is key to prevention
Kentucky Health News Ticks are a threat in Kentucky year-round, but especially in the summer months. The next time one…
Do you suspect a child has been the victim of abuse? Here are some rules to follow if you see red flags
Christina Howard UK Healthcare Kids are kids, sometimes they play in ways that result in minor cuts, scrapes and bruises….