CHFS’ ‘Helping Us Build’ networking event aimed at collaboration in delivery of harm reduction services
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) held a networking event, “Helping Us Build,” at the Kentucky History Center…
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UK, DPH collaboration aims to eliminate new HIV infections in the Commonwealth; NKY is launch point
NKyTribune staff A collaborative program aimed at preventing new HIV infections in Kentucky, as well as expanding education and care…
Syringe exchanges coupled with drug therapy, treatment could virtually eliminate hepatitis C
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky leads the nation in new infections of hepatitis C, a liver disease now…
Norovirus outbreak being investigated at RNC in Cleveland; no Kentucky staffers affected yet
Staffers to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio have fallen ill with norovirus, an extremely contagious virus. The cause…
State officials launch ‘Fight the Bite Day and Night’ campaign focused on Zika virus prevention
Kentucky health professionals gathered at the Kentucky State University Research Farm Monday for a Zika virus prevention event. Launching its…
State, national health officials say potential exists for Kentucky to have Zika virus outbreak
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While all 388 Zika virus cases confirmed in the continental U.S., including six in…