Medicaid changes will allow Kentucky’s local school districts to expand behavioral health services
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Local school districts will soon be able to hire more licensed psychologists, counselors and…
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Northern Kentucky University awarded $1.8 million in federal grants to address the opioid epidemic
Northern Kentucky University has received $1.8 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) to combat…
Shelley Shearer: Tips for parents on creative back-to-school dental routines (and pack healthy lunches)
Routine. That’s the key to a successful start of the school year. While you establish set schedules for bedtime, homework…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services unveils new health information exchange
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) has moved to a new platform with enhanced functionality and features for health providers…
FDA proposes new health warnings on cigarette packages, most significant change in over 35 years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposed rule, requiring new health warnings…
Both of Kentucky’s U.S. Senators, Paul and McConnell, are recuperating from surgeries
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s U.S. Senators are on the mend following surgeries this week. U.S. Senate Majority Leader…
Kentucky REALTORS’ Phillips: Federal Rules to allow association health plans are necessary
As an association representing approximately 11,300 real estate professionals in Kentucky, we have heard loudly from our members for years…
Chamber to host Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference on October 15
On Tuesday, October 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference…
Washington Post’s DEA database shows KY a major source of pain pills from 2006-2012
The Washington Post recently published a story and interactive map about the Drug Enforcement Administration database that reveals the distribution…
State Fair visitors encouraged to stop by Cabinet for Health and Family Services exhibit for health info
Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair are encouraged to stop by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) exhibit….
Mayfield Brain & Spine, St. E Healthcare partner to provide expanded stroke and brain tumor services
Mayfield Brain & Spine, the region’s largest independent neurosurgical physician group, is expanding its clinical partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare joins Anthem in effort to contain high-cost episodes of care or ‘shock claims’
With affordability a growing challenge in the healthcare system, one of Kentucky’s largest hospital systems and its largest health plan…
FDA probes 127 reports of seizures or other symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating 127 reports of seizures, tremors, fainting or…
In wake of two mass shootings in U.S., some tips for managing distress in children after traumatic events
By Ginny Sprang University of Kentucky Whether it is the local evening news or a 24-hour cable news channel, images…
Vice President Mike Pence comes to Ky. with $9 million in federal grants to battle opioid epidemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today More than $9 million in federal grants to combat opioids in Kentucky were delivered Thursday….
Bluegrass Care Navigators to complement clinical care plans with new integrative medicine program
Patients and families served by Bluegrass Care Navigators will soon have access to supportive therapies to complement their clinical care…
Northern Kentucky Elder Maltreatment Alliance receives award for elder abuse prevention
The Northern Kentucky Elder Maltreatment Alliance (EMA) has received a Public Awareness Initiative Award. The EMA was one of two community…
Healthy Headlines: Heads Up: fall sports return, time to learn the ABCs of sports-related concussions
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s that time of year again—school is starting and so are fall sports. Although every sport carries…
Health Departments have another year ’til pension hikes kick in but some are ready to raise taxes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While local health departments are more than grateful that legislation passed in the recent…
Healthy Headlines: Vaping, JUULing, e-Cigarettes—by any name they pose a real danger to children
St. Elizabeth Healthcare e-Cigarettes have been around since 2006, and by that name most people assume there is nicotine in…
CHFS announces new option for Kentucky, Tennessee patients seeking treatment for Hepatitis C
A new Hepatitis C treatment service will provide an immediate impact for people living in southeast Kentucky and northeast Tennessee….
Skin-cancer rates have spiked among young women; experts advise limiting sun exposure, tanning beds
New research shows that skin-cancer rates have surged among young women, likely because they use tanning beds, but health experts…