University of Kentucky chosen for international clinical trial to develop vaccine for children 6mos.-11
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky has been chosen as one of the sites for an international…
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State leaders take part in global recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, placed purple flags
Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander joined other state…
Kenneth Horsey, UK football player, came back from his heart condition to advocate for heart health
By Julie Lay American Heart Association The game of football is as much a mental game as it is physical….
Kentucky Children’s Hospital healthcare workers talk about why their children have been vaccinated
By Hilary Brown University of Kentucky There’s finally a light at the end of the long, dark pandemic tunnel. The vaccine…
Virus suppressed by pandemic making a resurgence in the South, CDC advises residents to be vigilant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising people in Kentucky and states to the south to look out…
Governor gives final regularly scheduled COVID briefing, lifts restrictions for most settings
Gov. Andy Beshear marked his final regularly scheduled COVID-19 briefing by thanking Kentuckians for their hard work and sacrifices that…
Northern Kentucky University named among best schools in state for nursing eduction by RN to MSN
Northern Kentucky University is one of the best schools for nursing education in the Commonwealth, according to new rankings from…
Study finds rural seniors less likely than those in urban areas to follow COVID guidelines
Rural adults 65 and older were less compliant than their urban peers when it came to following some of the…
Knochelmann appoints Deputy Coroner Amber Constantino to coroner’s post as Suetholz is retiring
Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann appointed Deputy Coroner Amber Constantino, RN, BSN, FNE as Coroner, succeeding retiring Kenton County Coroner Dr. David…
Natalie Deering: It’s OK if you are not OK — If you are having a sense of “blah,” here are some suggestions
Have you noticed yourself having trouble focusing, feeling unmotivated, and experiencing an overall sense of “blah” lately? If so, you’re…
Healthy Headlines: Is intermittent fasting an good weight loss choice? Maintain healthy diet
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Intermittent fasting has risen in popularity as an effective diet and fitness tool. It has gotten a…
CDC says rise in hospitalizations among adolescents underscores need for vaccinations in that age group
After decreasing early this year, hospitalizations of adolescents for COVID-19 increased during March and April, illustrating the need for them…
Beshear launches ‘Shot at a Million’ program in effort to encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A million dollars and full scholarships are all part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s incentive package…
NKY Senior Centers operated by ADD will reopen beginning July 1, after a COVID-imposed hiatus
Governor Beshear has announced the re-opening of senior centers across the state of Kentucky. Beginning June 11, COVID-19 restrictions…
Can trees heal heart disease? The Green Heart Project in Louisville is researching that question
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally. Louisville has…
2,058,029 Kyians have ‘miracle vaccine,’ says Beshear; Boone County in top five with 52%
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that 2,058,029 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in…
Healthy Headlines: Brain fog? Here’s what to do if you are confused, tired, and have memory issues
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Most of the headlines around COVID-19 have focused on respiratory side effects and symptoms — coughing, wheezing…
Wood Hudson engages 17 students in Undergraduate Research and Education program for cancer research
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Lab offers its Undergraduate Research and Education Program (UREP) again for the summer of 2021. Seventeen…
George Fuchs: Kids’ healthy eating habits start at home, help them avoid those sugary snacks, drinks
From an early age, children are exposed to messaging that informs their food preferences that in turn shape their eating…
As Kentuckians return to pools and waterways this holiday weekend, state offers tips to stay healthy
With summer approaching, the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s (KDPH) Environmental Public Health…
St. E. Ft. Thomas nurse manager Melissa Takata honored with Mentoring Plus Seeds of Hope Award
Melissa Takata, Nurse Manager of the St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Intensive Care Unit, was honored recently by Mentoring Plus at…
Representative Kim Moser to join panel for public policy roundtable on urban-rural health issues June 8
Finding new ways to bridge Kentucky’s urban-rural divide will be the focus of the first-ever Kentucky Public Policy Roundtable Series…