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…
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Williamstown to become first Northern Kentucky city with citywide smoke-free ordinance on Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, Williamstown, in Grant County, will become the 33rd city in Kentucky and the first in Northern Kentucky…
Hepatitis A outbreak continues in Northern Kentucky; vaccinations for all residents strongly encouraged
The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) continues to see an increase in cases of hepatitis A in Northern Kentucky…
Mobile syringe access exchange program begins next week in NKY, open house in Covington Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) hosted an open house for its mobile…
NKY Health Department celebrates move with ribbon-cutting at new district office in Florence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen and other community stakeholders welcomed the Northern Kentucky Health Department…
NKY Health to open new district office in Florence, Feb. 19; open house scheduled for March
Staff from the Northern Kentucky Health Department providing district-wide services are moving to Florence this month. The newly constructed 40,000-plus…
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…
NKY and state health officials renew call for syringe exchange, education, with disclosure of HIV cluster
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Tuesday’s disclosure of a cluster investigation of HIV infections among people who inject drugs…
Lynne Saddler: Northern Kentucky Health Department redesigns website to make it easier to find help
For many people, the nkyhealth.org website is the first experience they have with the Northern Kentucky Health Department. We consider…
NKYEC hosting Champions of Education Summit of thought-leaders working together on education
Thought leaders from business, education and the community will gather with national and regional experts Wednesday, November 15, for the…
Gov. Bevin, Aetna and NKy officials partner to provide 720 doses of Narcan to first responders
Gov. Matt Bevin today joined Aetna representatives and Northern Kentucky officials at the Boone County Sherriff’s Training Center to announce…
In the excitement of the eclipse, don’t forget health precautions; here are some tips for safer viewing
By Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon and Dr. Lynne M. Saddler Science and history are going to intersect in many parts…
Five Northern Kentucky schools get Public Health grants for healthy living, violence prevention, more
More than $200,000 of grant funding from the Kentucky Department for Public Health has been distributed to five Northern Kentucky…
Northern Kentucky Health Department breaks ground on new district office at Florence Government Center
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Health Department broke ground Friday at its new district office to be located in the…
Lynne Saddler: After mild winter, take extra steps to protect from disease spread by animals
If you’re a fan of snowball fights, sledding or cold nights sitting by a warm fire, the winter of 2016-2017…
Lynne Saddler: Food safety matters — here’s how to stay safe and still enjoy those fairs and festivals
For many Northern Kentucky families, eating at fairs and festivals is a tradition. For many individuals and companies in Northern…
HIRT community update provides sobering statistics, outlines strategy to battle region’s heroin crisis
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor More than 100 people from throughout Northern Kentucky came together Monday evening to get…
Northern Kentucky County Health Centers to distribute free naloxone overdose reversal kits
As part of on-going efforts to reduce the harm of heroin use, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is now offering…
Lynne Saddler: Tips to keep healthy this fall — from Zika, whooping cough, seasonal flu, bats/rabies
Now that Northern Kentucky children are back in school, many families are adapting to new routines, with bus pick-ups, fall…
HealthPoint Family Care in Covington to begin providing one-stop WIC services today
Starting today, Northern Kentucky families can get primary medical care and services from the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition…
ZIKA virus: No. Ky. Health Department pushes awareness, begins trapping mosquitos for testing
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune intern The Northern Kentucky Health Department is stressing awareness and prevention as the keys to stopping…
Lynne Saddler: Fight the mosquito bite to protect yourself against Zika virus at home and away
We tend to think of mosquitoes as simply a pest—an annoyance during an evening out on the patio or an…