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…
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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…
More than two million Kyians have received at least one vaccine dose; Moderna safe for ages 12 to 17
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced 2,006,742 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in…
State Board of Emergency Medical Services honors Hebron, Burlington for excellent pediatric care
As part of EMS for Children Day, which also falls during EMS Week, the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services…
Kentucky receives grant to assist in preparation for new 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Kentucky has received $340,000 in grant funding to assist with planning and logistics for the nationwide transition to a simplified…
COVID vaccines provide protection from the virus, even if there are no flu-like side affects
Even if you don’t get any flu-like symptoms after getting the coronavirus vaccine, you are still protected from the virus,…
Health insurance cost savings could be a game-changer for state’s female heads of households
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Changes outlined in President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan are lowering health insurance costs…
Recent poll finds Kentuckians sharply divided on COVID vaccine requirements for schools, businesses
Kentuckians are split when it comes to whether COVID-19 vaccines should be required for employees or students to return to…
Beshear says 1,927,168 Kyians vaccinated; 285 new cases, 6 deaths, 2.78% positivity; get Shot of Hope
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,927,168 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. “Overall,…
Natalie Deering: Let’s talk about mental health, not just for Mental Health Month, but because it helps
Mental health is everyone’s business and plays a big role in our ability to function in everyday life. Emotions such…
KCDHH encouraging Kentuckians to act on common and often ignored early signs of hearing loss
With an estimated 48 million Americans experiencing hearing loss, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)…
Governor eliminating masks for vaccinated people (exceptions); all capacity restrictions lifted June 11
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that in addition to following the CDC by eliminating the…
Governor to update mask mandate based on CDC guidance; 767 new cases, 4 deaths, 3.02% positivity
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s mask mandate will be updated to reflect the Centers for…
Governor says Pzifer vaccines are open today for Kyians age 12-15; 680 new cases today, 9 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced state vaccination sites can administer Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to Kentuckians age 12 to 15 starting today….
Beshear reports 1,882,396 Kyians vaccinated; 758 new COVID cases, 23 deaths, 3.15% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,882,396 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. “No…
Beshear reports 167 cases, 10 deaths, says 1,875,554 Kyians vaccinated; aims to lift restrictions May 28
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 80% of Kentuckians 65 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose….
FHK poll finds Kyians trust their health care provider compared to others regarding COVID-19 vaccine
Kentuckians overwhelmingly trust their physician or health care provider when it comes to vaccine information. That’s the finding in the…
Beshear reports 544 new Covid cases, 18 deaths, 3.57% positivity; 1,859,277 Kyians vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new cases of COVID-19 and the positivity rate in Kentucky both fell…
Beshear reports 638 cases, 10 deaths; drive-thru vaccines today at S. Campbell County Fire Dept.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,851,835 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. The…