Kentucky Health News: One Affordable Care Act insurer wants 12% rate hike next year; other one, -4.5
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One of the two insurers offering government-subsidized individual health plans in Kentucky for 2020…
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Beyond the Beam: Share your story about cancer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s new website
Due to the overwhelming response of thousands of signatures from patients, family members, doctors, hospital associates and anyone touched by…
Northern Kentucky residents urged to reduce risk of rabies exposure by avoiding bats
This time of year, Northern Kentucky families may discover some unwelcome and potentially dangerous visitors in their homes – bats….
Ky. Chamber urges employers to update policies, lobby for reduced penalties during opioid summit
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is calling on the state’s business community to update its drug and alcohol policies to bring…
Positive outlook helps colon cancer survivor focus on making the most of his new lease on life
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “I want to be a victor, not a victim,” declares Jacob Paff, a colon cancer…
Last beam placed at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center topping out is beacon of hope for patients, families
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare reached another milestone Tuesday in its effort to make Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky health officials advise taking precautions to avoid ticks: Protect, check, remove and watch
With the arrival of warmer weather and tick season underway in Kentucky, officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health…
Kentucky Health News: Rural hospitals continue to be at risk of closing; federal policy complicates pay
Kentucky Health News Rural hospital closures are a growing trend, and federal policies don’t support a model that would include…
Shelley Shearer: It’s June and the season for Bridal Botox and teeth whitening for those weddings
The venue is selected, dresses purchased, bridal showers planned and now it’s time to rejuvenate the face and teeth at…
Kentucky REALTORS joins national organization’s amicus briefs supporting Association Health Plans
Kentucky REALTORS (KYR) President Rip Phillips has announced that KYR has joined the National Association of Realtors amicus brief in…
Milestone for new $130m St. Elizabeth Cancer Center; sign the special topping-out beam by June 24
St. Elizabeth Healthcare invites the community including patients, families, partners, St. Elizabeth associates, and anyone touched by cancer to become…
NKY Health urges precaution for those in flooded areas; offers safety tips for clean up
Heavy rains have caused flooding in the City of Covington and surrounding areas. In an effort to keep the public…
Medicaid waiver to expand coverage, increase care access for Kentuckians with Substance Use Disorder
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is set to expand access to treatment and recovery services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through…
Six KY nursing homes are on a formerly unpublished list of 400 poor performers around the nation
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. senators from Pennsylvania have released a report that includes the names of…
Study: Private insurance pays hospitals 241% more than Medicare; suggests shift to a Medicare model
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As health-care costs continue to rise for both employers and employees, one group of…
Village Care Center/The Village@Erlanger recognized for health inspection performance
Village Care Center / The Village@Erlanger was recently awarded Providigm’s Embracing Quality Award for 2018 for exceptional achievement in Health…
Kentucky unveils new digital platform to support transition-age youth in foster care
A new digital portal called Kentucky RISE (Resources for Independence, Success and Empowerment) was unveiled Wednesday at the Kentucky Independent Living Youth Empowerment Conference, in…
Improved health is community undertaking, according to six-year program completed in seven Kentucky counties
If more Kentucky communities tackled their health issues as communities, the overall health of the state could be improved. That’s…
Commonwealth Fund’s state scorecard finds deaths from suicide, alcohol, drugs, are regional epidemic
NKyTribune staff Deaths from suicide, alcohol, and drugs have reached an all-time high, but affect states in different ways, according…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare opens new Women’s Health Center on Medical Village Drive in Edgewood
NKyTribune staff St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announce the opening of its new 15,000 square foot Women’s Health Center at 600-610…
American Cancer Society names Erica Kellem Beasley executive director for Kentucky
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has named Erica Kellem Beasley the executive director for Kentucky. She began her duties March…
AMA elects Louisville physician to preside over its policy-making body at annual meeting
Physicians and medical students gathered at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) Saturday voted for Bruce A….