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…
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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…
Larock Healthcare Academy, focused on allied health care, opens on Beckfield College campus in Florence
Larock Healthcare Academy – a premier educational institution focused on providing opportunities in the allied health, healthcare administrative, and general…
Randi Rering, now 18, has battled and survived a rare liver disease and wants to help others
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “She was sick from day one. I could tell something wasn’t right,” soft-spoken Pam Rering…
Whayne Herriford: Men and mental health — if you need help or know someone who does, reach out
I recently did a Podcast about men and mental health and found some interesting data in my research, courtesy of…
Blue Grass Quality Meats recalls pork and turkey products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens
Blue Grass Quality Meats in Erlanger is recalling approximately 121,083 pounds of pork bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products due to…
Department for Public Health offers advice on how to help make safe toys a top priority this holiday season
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is recognizing Toy Safety…
Report: Health insurance costs taking larger share of middle-class incomes, costs grow faster than wages
Many working families are spending more of their incomes on health care, a new Commonwealth Fund report finds. According to…
Grant of up to $12M for behavioral health services to focus on Kentucky families in child welfare system
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received a four-year federal grant of up to $3 million…
St. E. Medication Management Clinic, physicians team up for PrEP services for those with high HIV risk
The St. Elizabeth Medication Management Clinic has launched Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services for those at higher risk of Human Immunodeficieny…
Pay close attention to good hygiene practices to keep holiday gatherings safe from foodborne illness
Parties, family dinners and seasonal gatherings where food is served are a traditional part of holiday cheer. This holiday season,…
Tracking influenza-like illnesses in schools; activity started early, heightened prevention effort needed
Kentucky Teacher Cases of influenza already have been documented in Kentucky this fall. Because flu activity has stared earlier than…
Healthy Headlines: Cancer impacts the entire family but there are resources to help everyone cope
St. Elizabeth Healthcare When a loved one is going through cancer, it impacts the entire family. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, knows…
Sen. McConnell and fellow co-sponsors advocate legislation classifying fentanyl analogues narcotics
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cosponsored legislation that would permanently list all types of fentanyl-like substances (analogues), as Schedule…
Beckfield College launches nine month medical assisting, medical billing and coding diplomas
Beckfield College is launching two Allied Health program diplomas. Beckfield is expanding its Allied Health program by offering new nine-month…
New data book shows one in five women in Kentucky smoked during pregnancy, a big health risk for babies
Nearly one in five women in Kentucky smoked during pregnancy in 2018, according to the 2019 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County…
Free service offered by state is aimed at helping teens quit vaping, smoking — My Life, My Quit
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a free service…
Report says diabetes increasing among Kentucky adults: Get tested, make healthy choices
Saint Joseph Health Diabetes and prediabetes are on the rise in Kentucky. The prevalence of diabetes among Kentucky adults has…
Grant will help UK Cooperative Extension Service expand opioid prevention and recovery efforts
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service recently received more than $1 million to…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Colvin named to Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky board
Garren Colvin, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has been appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin to the Foundation for…
Chamber Forum presents ‘The Vaping Epidemic in NKY;’ hear about proposed legislation for 2020
On Monday, November 25, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Government Forum: The Vaping Epidemic in NKY –…
State Public Health officials encourage flu shots as holiday season approaches and 384 cases confirmed
The Department for Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu, as the holiday season is…