Carbon monoxide poisoning is the silent killer, properly working detectors, devices, can save lives
With recent temperatures below freezing, the Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS),…
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KHIP: Report shows uptick in prescription pain medicine misuse — and we all know someone
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky A new Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) report shows an uptick in prescription pain medicine…
St. Elizabeth opens new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to help those living with challenges of the disease
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has opened an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) to expand care to people in Northern Kentucky living with…
Region’s first potential cases of coronavirus reported at Miami University: CDC says risk remains low
NKyTribune staff Earlier today, Miami University Student Health Services notified the Butler County General Health District (BCGHD) of two possible…
Keep kids safe around home fireplaces; prevent accidental burns with these safety tips
By Sherri Hannan University of Kentucky Healthcare Fire can be friend or foe. We often think about fire as it…
Medicare Advantage is in open enrollment period; Legal Aid of the Bluegrass can answer your questions, provide help
Each year, between January 1 and March 31, is the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. During this time of the…
Mental health first-aid training bill passes state House, headed to Senate; Kim Moser sponsors it
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to create a training program for mental-health first aid has unanimously passed…
Healthy Headlines: Truck driver, farmer learns valuable lessons in heart health, shares his story
St. Elizabeth Healthcare With a long history of driving a dump truck and farming on the side, Mike Adams knows…
CDC: Most EVALI patients used THC-containing products as new cases continue to decline
*Editor’s note: The Northern Kentucky Health Department and other community partners are presenting a forum titled, “Prevent the Next Generation…
Healthy Headlines: Before jumping on the diet bandwagon it’s a good idea to learn before you leap
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s that time of year. The beginning of a new year rolls around and everyone is standing…
AG Cameron says Kentucky Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control has received $300k in ResMed settlement
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced that the Kentucky Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control has returned more than $300,000…
Shelley Shearer: Oral cancer may be more common than you think; self-check and consult your dentist
There are nearly 50,000 new cases of oral cancer in the United States each year, accounting for three percent of…
Whayne Herriford: Establishing and maintaining boundaries in relationships is key to mental health
For many of my clients, one of the sources of both depression and anxiety is their ability to establish and…
Smoking while pregnant: learn more about the risks and why you are putting yourself, baby at risk
By Nancy Baker Childmode For women, pregnancy is a perfect time to quit smoking. Smoking cessation during pregnancy will help…
Healthy Headlines: Four common myths about genetic testing and why they are not accurate
St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you could take a simple test that would identify your risks of developing a potentially deadly…
Smoke-free advocates rally in Frankfort for measures to decrease soaring youth use of e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow rallied in Frankfort this week to call on…
Kentucky Health Issues Poll finds majority of adults in Commonwealth favor tax on e-cigarettes
Tobacco remains the single most preventable cause of disease and death among Kentuckians. However, the nature of tobacco use is…
NKY Health Department plans forum to educate the public on the dangers of youth e-cigarette use
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and other community partners are planning a forum titled, “Prevent the Next Generation of Addiction:…
Age to buy tobacco is 21 thanks to federal legislation; state law pending, health advocates are pleased
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The minimum age to buy tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, is now 21. Legislation…
Kentucky Health Collaborative joins forces against lung cancer to diagnose more cases, earlier
By Andrea Slone University of Kentucky Kentucky Health Collaborative (KHC) Members are joining forces to bridge the gap between high-quality…
Department for Public Health promotes free text service to help young Kentuckians quit vaping
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), encourages teens and young…
St. Elizabeth expands lung cancer screening program to reach more at-risk people for early detection
Since its 2013 launch, St. Elizabeth’s successful Lung Cancer Screening Program has taken direct aim at the disease in the…