School counselors say Kentucky’s Kids are reporting depression, suicidal thoughts amid pandemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large negative effect on student mental health, school counselors…
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Scottie Day: COVID-19 and children, what to look out for now that in-person classes have resumed
As flu season comes around and our children are going back to school, there are many concerns on how to…
NorthKey Community Care gets $5million federal grant to address emotional, mental illness
NorthKey Community Care in Covington has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…
Long into the pandemic, the region’s health departments aren’t just battling COVID-19
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource The pandemic has swamped health departments. Since August, Ohio Valley health departments have been…
State had sharp increase in pregnancy terminations in 2020, according to annual report by Office of Vital Statistics
By Tessa Richmond Kentucky Today The Commonwealth saw another sharp increase in both overall pregnancy terminations and the use of…
Gov. Beshear says COVID spike may be easing but numbers still too high; ‘get vaccinated, wear masks’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Signs are that the latest spike in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky may be easing, Gov….
Commentary: Employers can help Kentuckians reach long-term recovery while building their workforce
By LaKisha Miller, Van Ingram, Pat Fogarty and Jamie Johnson Special to NKyTribune Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
COVID complications claim the life of legendary Johnson Central High School coach Jim Matney
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Jim Matney, a mountain coaching legend with multiple state championships in wrestling and football at…
Boone, Kenton and Campbell reach 60% vaccine milestone; Beshear touts boosters for those eligible
Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties are among 11 Kentucky counties that have reached the milestone of at least 60% of…
National nursing home, assisted living survey shows staffing shortages, concerns about staying open
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Flu season is here; know these deadly myths about the shots and get yours
Flu season is upon us, which means it’s time to get your flu shot. The flu can have a devastating…
U.S. District Judge David Bunning rules for St. Elizabeth Healthcare on employee vaccine mandate
U.S. District Judge David Bunning has ruled in favor of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in a suit filed by 47 employees…
Beshear sends additional National Guard assistance to hospitals as COVID cases continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more Kentucky National Guard troops as well as AmeriCorps members…
NKU receives $1 million federal grant, part of Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
Northern Kentucky University received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration…
NKU gets two grants to help develop NKY’s economic region, assist with health, livelihood of its residents
Northern Kentucky University has been awarded $208,999 in two separate grants to develop of Northern Kentucky’s economic region and assist…
Governor reports 8,750 cases, 88 deaths since Friday, rationed share of monoclonal antibody treatments
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky administered more than 5,000 monoclonal antibody treatment courses last week, but the state will only…
Shouldering coal’s costs: Uncertain future awaits for programs addressing coal industry health impacts
By Katie Myers Ohio Valley ReSource Bennett Quillen walks through a late August downpour to check on his fall crop…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky ‘Vaccines in Kentucky Poll’ shows progress in lowering hesitancy
A new Vaccines in Kentucky Poll, commissioned by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, shows efforts to encourage COVID-19 vaccines…
Governor implores Kentuckians to ‘do better’ as he reports 5,133 new COVID cases and 45 deaths;
Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians “to do better” as he cited 5,133 new COVID cases on Friday — and 45…
Gov. Beshear reports 4,891 new COVID cases, 62 deaths, staff shortages at hospitals; get vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 4,891 new COVID cases in Kentucky on Thursday — and 62 deaths — as 69% of…
Monoclonal antibody treatment, ‘alternative to vaccine’ for the unvaccinated, is in short supply
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today People who are hoping to use monoclonal antibody treatment instead of getting the COVID-19 vaccine…
Flu season looms, creating a ‘Twindemic’ — and, yes, you can get a flu shot too; masks do help
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Flu season is rapidly approaching, and although in 2020-2021 flu season Kentucky saw a 99%…