Northern Kentucky Convention Center is the site for the 2019 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 500 came from throughout the Commonwealth to Covington Tuesday…
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Dept. for Public Health announces an E. coli outbreak in the state; source not yet identified
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As if the Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky wasn’t enough, the Department for Public Health…
Department for Public Health reminds Kentuckians that March 24 is world TB Day
As part of its ongoing work to educate the public about tuberculosis (TB) and prevent the spread of the disease,…
DPH hosts tick borne disease prevention poster contest sponsored by NKY Health department
The Department for Public Health (DPH) is inviting school-age children across the Commonwealth to create and submit original artwork for…
Department for Public Health advises on how older adults can be prepared for disasters, emergencies
The Department for Public Health (DPH) has launched First 72 On You information campaign during the month of September –…
Public Health tobacco program launches second phase of Quit Now Kentucky information campaign
Quitting tobacco isn’t easy – but Kentuckians don’t have to do it alone thanks to services like the state’s free…
Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky is worst ever — over 900 cases confirmed, six deaths — and it isn’t over
Kentucky Health News State health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky is the worst ever, and the crisis…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free class offered by Northern Kentucky Health Department June 26
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) will provide practical tips on how to better control diabetes…
Possible Hepatitis A-related death reported in Louisville could be linked to multi-county outbreak
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and the Louisville Metro Department…
It’s American Heart Month: Here are some tips for reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke
February is American Heart Month and the Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services…
Widespread flu activity in Northern Kentucky; DPH says virus has reached epidemic levels statewide
NKytribune staff It’s been an active flu season thus far in Northern Kentucky, with 2,729 cases reported to the Dr. Jeffrey…
Winter weather poses numerous health threats; here are some tips to help stay warm and safe
With temperatures below freezing, and in some cases near zero, throughout this week, Department for Public Health (DPH) officials emphasize…
Flu is now ‘widespread’; increased activity is early this year, expected to continue for several months
Department for Public Health (DPH) officials, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), now report “widespread” flu for…
Department for Public Health says give the gift of safety this holiday season — here are some tips
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is recognizing Toy Safety Awareness…
Acting CDC director Suchat meets with KY public health officials to discuss opioids, other issues
In one of her first official site visits since taking the helm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Honoring ‘Environmental Health Professionals’ who do inspections, investigations to ensure our safety
Kentucky is honoring environmental health professionals for their many contributions to our public health infrastructure. Governor Matt Bevin proclaimed March…
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