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State officials issue health advisory about algal bloom at Alexandria Community Park Lake

November 1, 2023November 1, 20230

The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) have issued a harmful algal bloom…

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Department of Public Health weekly COVID-19 report shows numbers decline in all areas

September 28, 2022September 27, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was plenty of good news in the weekly COVID-19 report by the Department of…

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State Department for Public Health recommends masks for unvaccinated students

July 17, 2021July 16, 20210

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department for Public Health has released new guidance on ways schools can help…

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Moderna vaccine on its way, says Beshear, as he reports 1,765 cases, 26 deaths; fewer cases this week

December 21, 2020December 20, 20200

Gov. Andy Beshear hailed the authorization of the Moderna vaccine against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), saying this second vaccine…

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Kentucky Department for Public Health developing website to allow schools to self-report COVID cases

September 7, 2020September 6, 20200

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is developing a website that will allow Kentucky’s schools to self-report COVID-19 cases…

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Beshear reports 282 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths; talks economic development, unemployment

July 1, 2020June 30, 20200

Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on several state initiatives, including COVID-19 as well as economic developments and state services. “Today…

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Healthy@school guidance issued for upcoming school year — and, yes, students should wear masks

June 25, 2020June 24, 20200

The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, issued the highly anticipated guidance for…

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Kentucky’s superintendents provide feedback in virtual meeting on reopening schools in the fall

June 23, 2020June 22, 20200

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Superintendents Advisory Council held its virtual meeting on June 22 and much like previous advisory council…

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People of NKY: Steven White is drawn to history, architecture of Covington and to art, music worldwide

May 20, 2020May 19, 20200

By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter There are people among us, here in Covington, who are dedicated to the fabric and…

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16 more KY adults died from flu in week ended Feb. 15 for season total of 66; best protection is flu shot

February 29, 2020February 28, 20200

Kentucky Health News The number of new cases of influenza dropped slightly in Kentucky during the second week of February,…

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Official flu season poised to start — Dept. for Public Health urges vaccinations; flu can be life-threatening

September 27, 2019September 26, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is encouraging Kentuckians to get…

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Kentucky nurse strike team on its way to North Carolina to help Hurricane Dorian victims

September 6, 2019September 5, 20190

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A nurse strike team from Kentucky is on its way to help Hurricane Dorian victims…

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Protect yourself from the heat: State health officials offer safety guidelines; children, seniors vulnerable

July 22, 2019July 21, 20190

Health officials with the Department for Public Health (DPH), located within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), urge…

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Flu activity is widespread in Kentucky, says DPH; 44 flu-related deaths reported; not too late to get a shot

March 9, 2019March 8, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reports flu activity in Kentucky…

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Dept. of Public Health issues guidelines related to health and safety issues due to severe flooding

February 27, 2019February 26, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reminds Kentuckians to follow safety…

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DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported

February 10, 2019February 9, 20190

People who are considered high risk for exposure to the Hepatitis A virus should get vaccinated as soon as possible…

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Flu activity rises in Kentucky to widespread levels; get a shot, stay away from others, see a doctor

January 5, 2019January 5, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), now reports “widespread” flu activity…

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DPH offers tips to stay safe this season from carbon monoxide, hypothermia, food borne illness

November 16, 2018November 15, 20180

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reminds Kentuckians of the dangers…

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Disaster Awareness: Dept. of Public Health offers tips for how to protect your pets in emergencies

October 2, 2018October 1, 20180

As part of the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s First 72 Are On You disaster awareness campaign, the department is…

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New head of Department of Public Health, Jeffrey Howard, faces huge health, financial issues statewide

September 17, 2018September 16, 20180

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s recently installed health commissioner is a 30-year-old doctor, two years short of being…

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Kentucky Health News: CDC study shows state has high rate of addicted mothers — and it’s rising

September 4, 2018September 3, 20180

By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky has had a very high rate of opioid-use disorder among…

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April is Minority Health Month in Kentucky; health status report reveals alarming statistics

April 14, 20180

Governor Matt Bevin has proclaimed April as Minority Health Month in Kentucky. The Department of Public Health (DPH), within the…

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