Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides recap of 2019 health threats and responses
From an outbreak of mysterious lung-injury deaths to America’s near loss of measles elimination status, the beginning of the end…
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Gov. Beshear announces he is canceling and rebidding state’s Medicaid Managed Care contracts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to the drawing board for the state’s Medicaid Managed Care contracts. Gov. Andy…
Healthy Headlines: Cold weather and hand pain: what you need to know
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Did you know that your hands are directly affected by the cold? As the tri-state community settles…
Some tips for holiday shoppers to keep kids safe this Christmas — be sure those toys are safe
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is offering tips for…
Officials warn outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria likely coming from petting pet store puppies
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Getting a puppy for Christmas? Keep clean and take it to a vet. At…
Medical student musicians ‘Jamming for Hope’ make first donation to St. Elizabeth Cancer Center
The added expenses that accompany a cancer diagnosis can put tremendous strain on many patients’ budgets. The med student musicians…
Whayne Herriford: Maintaining your sanity during the holidays, one of most stressful times of the year
The holidays can be the most stressful time of the year for many people. The National Alliance on Mental Illness…
Loss of muscle just comes with age and makes us vulnerable — here’s what you can to about it
By Grace Walton UK College of Health Sciences Starting around age 35, we begin to lose muscle mass. Although regular…
Senators McConnell, Kaine secure legislation to increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that he successfully secured the Tobacco-Free Youth Act in the Fiscal…
People with diabetes should get annual eye exams — it’s very possible that vision loss can be preventable
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…
Shelley Shearer: Holiday stress can contribute to grinding and clenching teeth
Did you know that the stress of the holidays can contribute to the dental problem of Bruxism? Bruxism is a…
Flu activity increasing, NKY flu deaths reported; take precautions to protect yourself, get flu shot
Flu activity is increasing, and the first flu-related deaths have been reported in Northern Kentucky. As of December 7, 335…
Rep. Buddy Wheatley pre-files bill to ban vaping flavors addicting teens and middle-schoolers
Saying that Kentucky needs to do more to tackle the steep rise of vaping among teens and pre-teens, state Rep….
The Northern Kentucky Health Department releases annual report, highlights accomplishments
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has released its 2018-2019 Annual Report, highlighting the work it has accomplished to prevent disease,…
Hepatitis A outbreak in NKY declared over by Northern Kentucky Health Department
With no new cases reported in the past four months, the hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Kentucky has been declared…
Rep. Kim Moser announces pre-filing of legislation for training for mental health, substance abuse crisis
Proper training is critical to safely and effectively care for someone experiencing a mental health crisis. That is why State…
New report finds that more than 10 percent of working adults in Kentucky lack sufficient food
More than 24 percent of all children in Kentucky lived in households that couldn’t always afford enough food from 2016-2018,…
Fort Thomas’ Highlandspring receives statewide recognition for outstanding care and quality
At a recent statewide quality awards banquet held at the Galt House, Highlandspring of Fort Thomas received awards and recognition…
Flu spreads in Kentucky as holiday season begins; best advice is to get vaccinated and don’t shake hands
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen 785 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza since the flu season started in…
Data from CDC shows 6.2 million youths now use tobacco products; 85 percent use e-cigarettes
NKyTribune staff Data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 6.2 million middle and high…
Pharmacies could help Ky. teens get vaccinated for virus that causes sex-related cancers
There’s a vaccine for a virus that causes sex-related cancer, but rural teens are less likely to get it or…
CHFS, KY Department of Education partner on framework to improve student care and wellbeing
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are collaborating on a…