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…
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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…
Beshear joins advocates, survivors to raise awareness of human trafficking
In an effort to prevent human trafficking, Gov. Andy Beshear invited state leaders, advocates, and survivors to the Capitol rotunda…
Healthy Headlines: A mission trip to Kenya ignited a purpose for St. E physician, registered nurses
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Kericho is a town located in a rural area of west Kenya, a country in East Africa….
Miscarriage: Through the pain and disappointment, we see with clarity a vision of hope and love
This was it! I can’t believe at age 42 we would actually get pregnant. Prayers answered! Our five-year-old son, Sterling,…
Cases of flu keep accelerating in Kentucky; there’s still time to get a flu shot
Kentucky Health News Influenza kept spreading faster in Kentucky in the week ended Dec. 21, the last week for which…
KAEPS: Lifestyle choices may help glaucoma patients preserve eyesight — early detection matters
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. Because there…
Mather named Inspector General at Cabinet for Health and Family Services, brings experience to role
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Acting Secretary Eric Friedlander has announced that Adam Mather has been appointed…
FDA finalizes enforcement of unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes that appeal to children
Amid the epidemic levels of youth use of e-cigarettes and the popularity of certain products among children, the U.S. Food…
More than half of region’s smokers have tried to quit in the past year, according to survey
If you smoke and are thinking about quitting in 2020, you’re not alone. Data released from the Greater Cincinnati Adult…
KEMI recognizes 24 organizations across the state with Destiny Awards for workplace safety
Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) recognized 24 Kentucky organizations for their commitment to workplace safety by presenting each of them…
Your health: Got resolutions? Change the way you make them — here’s how you can stick to them
By Jackie Hanson UK Health & Wellness As the new year begins, so does the pressure to be a new…
These eight food tips can boost the immune system and help avoid illness during flu season
Flu season is here – and food is one of your best ways to fight back. More than 2.6 million…
As winter driving conditions may worsen, senior drivers must take extra precautions on the road
Ice and snow can make maneuvering winter roadways difficult for motorists of any age, but changing weather conditions can be…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides recap of 2019 health threats and responses (Part 2)
From an outbreak of mysterious lung-injury deaths to America’s near loss of measles elimination status, the beginning of the end…
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…
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…