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People with diabetes should get annual eye exams — it’s very possible that vision loss can be preventable

December 16, 2019December 16, 20190

People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving annual eye exams, according to a large study. The Kentucky Academy of…

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Shelley Shearer: Holiday stress can contribute to grinding and clenching teeth

December 15, 2019December 14, 20191

Did you know that the stress of the holidays can contribute to the dental problem of Bruxism? Bruxism is a…

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Flu activity increasing, NKY flu deaths reported; take precautions to protect yourself, get flu shot

December 14, 2019December 13, 20190

Flu activity is increasing, and the first flu-related deaths have been reported in Northern Kentucky. As of December 7, 335…

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Rep. Buddy Wheatley pre-files bill to ban vaping flavors addicting teens and middle-schoolers

December 13, 2019December 5, 20210

Saying that Kentucky needs to do more to tackle the steep rise of vaping among teens and pre-teens, state Rep….

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The Northern Kentucky Health Department releases annual report, highlights accomplishments

December 12, 2019December 11, 20190

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has released its 2018-2019 Annual Report, highlighting the work it has accomplished to prevent disease,…

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Hepatitis A outbreak in NKY declared over by Northern Kentucky Health Department

December 11, 2019December 10, 20190

With no new cases reported in the past four months, the hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Kentucky has been declared…

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Rep. Kim Moser announces pre-filing of legislation for training for mental health, substance abuse crisis

December 10, 2019December 10, 20190

Proper training is critical to safely and effectively care for someone experiencing a mental health crisis. That is why State…

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New report finds that more than 10 percent of working adults in Kentucky lack sufficient food

December 9, 2019December 8, 20190

More than 24 percent of all children in Kentucky lived in households that couldn’t always afford enough food from 2016-2018,…

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Fort Thomas’ Highlandspring receives statewide recognition for outstanding care and quality

December 8, 2019December 7, 20190

At a recent statewide quality awards banquet held at the Galt House, Highlandspring of Fort Thomas received awards and recognition…

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Flu spreads in Kentucky as holiday season begins; best advice is to get vaccinated and don’t shake hands

December 7, 2019December 6, 20190

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen 785 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza since the flu season started in…

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Data from CDC shows 6.2 million youths now use tobacco products; 85 percent use e-cigarettes

December 6, 2019December 6, 20190

NKyTribune staff Data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 6.2 million middle and high…

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Pharmacies could help Ky. teens get vaccinated for virus that causes sex-related cancers

December 5, 2019December 4, 20190

There’s a vaccine for a virus that causes sex-related cancer, but rural teens are less likely to get it or…

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CHFS, KY Department of Education partner on framework to improve student care and wellbeing

December 4, 2019December 4, 20191

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are collaborating on a…

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Larock Healthcare Academy, focused on allied health care, opens on Beckfield College campus in Florence

December 3, 2019December 2, 20190

Larock Healthcare Academy –  a premier educational institution focused on providing opportunities in the allied health, healthcare administrative, and general…

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Randi Rering, now 18, has battled and survived a rare liver disease and wants to help others

December 2, 2019December 2, 20191

By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “She was sick from day one. I could tell something wasn’t right,” soft-spoken Pam Rering…

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Whayne Herriford: Men and mental health — if you need help or know someone who does, reach out

December 1, 2019November 30, 20190

I recently did a Podcast about men and mental health and found some interesting data in my research, courtesy of…

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Blue Grass Quality Meats recalls pork and turkey products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens

November 30, 2019November 30, 20190

Blue Grass Quality Meats in Erlanger is recalling approximately 121,083 pounds of pork bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products due to…

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Department for Public Health offers advice on how to help make safe toys a top priority this holiday season

November 29, 2019November 28, 20190

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is recognizing Toy Safety…

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Report: Health insurance costs taking larger share of middle-class incomes, costs grow faster than wages 

November 28, 2019November 25, 20190

Many working families are spending more of their incomes on health care, a new Commonwealth Fund report finds. According to…

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Grant of up to $12M for behavioral health services to focus on Kentucky families in child welfare system

November 27, 2019November 26, 20190

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received a four-year federal grant of up to $3 million…

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St. E. Medication Management Clinic, physicians team up for PrEP services for those with high HIV risk

November 26, 2019November 25, 20190

The St. Elizabeth Medication Management Clinic has launched Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services for those at higher risk of Human Immunodeficieny…

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Pay close attention to good hygiene practices to keep holiday gatherings safe from foodborne illness

November 25, 2019November 24, 20190

Parties, family dinners and seasonal gatherings where food is served are a traditional part of holiday cheer. This holiday season,…

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