NKY has 35 new cases, state has 135 cases, 10 deaths; emergency food benefits, more openings
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reports 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,034 total…
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denies state’s petition for ‘en banc’ rehearing of Schulkers lawsuit
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a petition for an ‘en banc’ rehearing…
Kentucky Air Guard medical professionals aiding Covington nursing home in COVID-19 battle
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A team of Kentucky Air Guard medical professionals are augmenting the staff at Northern Kentucky’…
CHFS asks Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals for ‘en banc’ rehearing of Holly and David Schulkers’ lawsuit
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Filing within hours of a deadline, counsel David Brent Irvin of the Kentucky Cabinet for…
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Holly and David Schulkers in suit against social workers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling was cause for celebration at the Fort…
Tim Robinson: Mental health and addiction providers are facing new challenges amid global pandemic
When grave new challenges emerge, it would be nice if existing ones would subside. Sadly, that is just not how…
Gov. Beshear announces three additional individuals in Kentucky test positive for Novel Coronavirus
Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced three additional people in Kentucky have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the…
Gov. Beshear, health officials continue state response efforts for Coronavirus Disease 2019; warn of scams
Governor Andy Beshear, joined by officials from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and…
Commentary: Legislation shows Kentuckians path to long-term recovery for substance use disorders
By Ashli Watts and Jennifer Hancock In communities across Kentucky, substance use disorders have taken a tremendous toll. Every day…
Gov. Beshear says state needs 350 more child welfare social workers to help protect against child abuse
Gov. Andy Beshear and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Acting Secretary Eric Friedlander met with social work staff…
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the silent killer, properly working detectors, devices, can save lives
With recent temperatures below freezing, the Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS),…
Sites lighting up on KentuckyWired; Northern Kentucky locations among the first in the state
KentuckyWired, the state-run project constructing high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure to every Kentucky county, has begun connecting government offices in the northern…
AG Cameron aims to prevent child abuse, prosecute abusers in state ranking high in child maltreatment
Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Attorney General Cameron called a press conference this week to declare his office’s commitment to partner…
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…
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…
KentuckyWired, state’s high-speed fiber optic cable network, activated its first site in Owenton
KentuckyWired, The Commonwealth’s high-speed fiber optic cable network, activated its first site Thursday, December 5, when the Cabinet for Health…
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…
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…
Strategic initiative for transformational employment announced by Department of Workforce Investment
The Department for Workforce Investment (DWI), within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, has partnered with several agencies to enhance…
Kentucky Youth Advocates applauds CHFS for leveraging federal funds for school health services
Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, applauds the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, for leveraging federal funds…
Kentucky Medicaid plan amendment to provide increased access to health services for students
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received final approval for a Medicaid state plan amendment that will…
Commonwealth launches Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative focused on improved outcomes
The Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KyPQC) launched today during a convening at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The launch brought together healthcare professionals…