Kentucky ranks 37th for overall well-being of its children in latest Kids Count County Data Book
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The annual Kids Count County Data Book on children’s well-being ranks Kentucky 37th in…
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Deanna Hillard joins Interact for Health as program officer supporting 38 school-based health centers
For more than 20 years, Interact for Health has worked to improve access to care for children via school-based health…
New report from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation identifies Kentucky as top state for childhood obesity
In Kentucky, 23.8 percent of youth ages 10-17 have obesity, the highest rate in the nation, according to the newest…
New UK College of Medicine study to examine health disparities related to flavored tobacco products
A new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study will examine how policies that restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products including…
Experts discuss Alzheimer’s and COVID — and the need to know more through research and study
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter The 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) held a panel discussion that provided different…
Constance Alexander: When addressing health equity issues, having the difficult conversations is often key
Family conversations can be awkward, even downright difficult, according to Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, Director of the Office of Health Equity for…
Kenton Jailer Terry Carl partners with Aetna, Betty Ford Foundation for treatment, re-entry program
Terry Carl, Kenton County jailer, has announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health of Kentucky and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to…