Northern Kentucky joins statewide Hepatitis A outbreak, Newport Syndicate food handler diagnosed
A case of hepatitis A that has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at the Newport Syndicate (18…
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New Health Department online tool uses data story map to show impact of opioids in Northern Kentucky
To better help the community understand the scope and impact of the heroin epidemic, the Northern Kentucky Health Department has…
Health Department encourages Northern Kentuckians to get a flu vaccine, available at county health centers
This fall, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is asking residents to protect themselves and those they care about from seasonal…
Northern Kentucky Community Health Improvement Plan to address priority health issues
Every five years, the Northern Kentucky Health Department engages the community in an assessment to understand the current health status…
Northern Kentucky Board of Health names officers; Independence Mayor Reinersman to serve as chair
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has selected Chris Reinersman, John Muller and Julie Metzger Aubuchon, OD, as officers…
Northern Kentucky Health Department names Tolbert medical director; will serve in a variety of roles
Dr. Gerry Tolbert recently joined the Northern Kentucky Health Department as Medical Director. In this role, Tolbert will work closely…
Northern Kentucky elected officials owe it to constituents to make a decision on needle exchange
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is time for Northern Kentucky to make a decision on a regional needle…
Skyward launches LiveWell NKY initiative to improve the health of Northern Kentuckians
Skyward (formerly Vision 2015), the organization charged with developing and managing Northern Kentucky’s strategic plan (myNKY), along with key partners…
Whooping cough cases on the rise in NKY, 31 so far; health department urges vaccination, vigilance
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reports of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. A majority of the recent…
Flu shots available, encouraged at all Northern Kentucky Health Department centers
As the 2015-2016 flu season begins locally, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging all residents age 6 months and…
Dr. Lynne M. Saddler: Don’t play chicken with your health; cute Easter photos aren’t worth it
Baby chickens or ducklings with soft, downy fuzz being held by young children in their best Easter clothes… sounds like…