A new approach for newborns exposed to opioids means more mom time, fewer medications
A new approach is helping mothers recovering from opioid addiction and newborns with opioid exposure stay together after birth. Historically,…
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Kentucky Youth Advocates provides tips, resources to support children through parental incarceration
It’s time to acknowledge the profound impact that having a loved one behind bars can have on families, especially children….
WIC program updates guidelines to expand nutrition access for Kentucky moms and babies
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and…
Autumn means wildfire season in Kentucky; how you can protect yourself from respiratory issues
By Dr. Jason Ballengee University of Kentucky It’s autumn in Kentucky and sometimes that crisp fall air can come with…
Groundbreaking ceremony set tomorrow for The Ormsby retirement community in Fort Mitchell
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Greenbriar Development will hold a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow for the long…
Villa Madonna Academy high school, junior high partner with Springer Diagnostic Center
As Dyslexia, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized nationwide, Springer School and Center in Cincinnati has announced a…
Experts offer tips for Kentuckians as Kynect Marketplace open enrollment period begins
Haga clic aquí versión en español. By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians seeking quality, affordable marketplace health coverage can…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: What you should know about menopause — and those around you should know too
Menopause: It’s that time of life where a woman is just as likely to break down crying at the grocery…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Anxiety impacts the mind and the body — when and how to get help
Is anxiety a mood disorder or is it a physical reaction to emotional stress? The answer is that it can…
Free-standing birthing centers gain ground after St. Elizabeth Healthcare accepts compromise
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern After compromises from lawmakers, St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky is now neutral on legislation…
Halloween is fun for families, but it does come with risk; some tips to keep you and your family safe
By Sherri Hannan University of Kentucky Spooky season is here. Halloween is next week, and children are surely excited to…
Rep. Mike Clines honored with KY Academy of Physician Assistants Advocate of Year Award
Representative Mike Clines (R-Alexandria) was honored with the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA) PA Advocate of the Year award…
Milestones therapeutic equestrian center to mark 25th anniversary with a Rider Rodeo fundraiser
Milestones Therapeutic Riding Equestrian Center will celebrate the 25th anniversary with a Rider Rodeo fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, with…
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day; clean out your old drugs, save a life
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Saturday is the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day when the…
October is Dental Hygiene Month; time to understand the role oral health plays in overall well-being
By Brooke Jones Gateway District Health Department October is Dental Hygiene Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the…
Navigating Aging: Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco…
‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ to appreciate critical importance of clean water, wastewater management
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) and the Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) joined over 1,000 organizations across the country for…
State receives more federal funding — $37.2M — to support ongoing work to prevent overdoses
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Commonwealth has received a $37.2 million federal grant to support the administration’s ongoing work to…
In many cases, liver cancer is preventable; here are steps you can take to reduce the risk
By Dr. Joseph Kim University of Kentucky Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause cancer death in the U.S. The…
Utilities in KY to begin removing all exisiting lead drinking water pipes as part of EPA requirement
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Utilities in Kentucky will soon begin replacing lead pipes that supply drinking water to…
Navigating Aging: Older men’s connections often wither when they’re on their own
By Judith Graham KFF Health News At age 66, South Carolina physician Paul Rousseau decided to retire after tending for…
Bloom Kentucky initiatve aims to strengthen state’s future by nurturing Positive Childhood Experiences
By Hannah Edelen Kentucky Youth Advocates In the 1990s, groundbreaking research through the Landmark Study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)…