Disasters don’t wait. Make your plan today: September is National Preparedness Month for emergencies
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is reminding the public that households, businesses and communities can increase their preparedness…
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KDE, health officials answer questions about delaying re-opening of schools until Sept. 28
Officials from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) discussed the COVID-19 pandemic…
Beshear sounds alarm that virus is spreading; issues travel advisory, reinstitutes guidance on crowd sizes
Gov. Andy Beshear warned the COVID virus is spreading as the Commonwealth faces a significant uptick in new cases and…
Beshear says Kentucky no longer in a plateau on COVID-19 — 453 new cases, 2 deaths; take it seriously
Gov. Andy Beshear sounded the alarm — 453 new COVID cases and two deaths. Kentucky is no longer in a…
Kentucky health experts advise Fourth of July food safety; protect your family from foodborne bacteria
The Fourth of July holiday offers opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these warm-weather events also present…
17 COVID cases, 6 deaths in NKY; 163 cases, 8 deaths in KY; Gov. updates relaunch, opens NKY testing site
As of Monday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 17 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky and six new…
COVID update: NKY has 12 new cases; KY has 134 cases, 3 deaths; KY, Kroger form testing partnership
NKY Health reports 12 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 206 total cases. There are 95 cases in…
Gov. Beshear provides guidance as state responds to COVID-19, asks places of worship to cancel services
Governor Andy Beshear announced more decisive action and preparations on Wednesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019…
Gov. Beshear announces three additional individuals in Kentucky test positive for Novel Coronavirus
Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced three additional people in Kentucky have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the…
Gov. Beshear, officials issue guidance in response to Novel Coronavirus 2019; no new confirmed cases
NKyTribune staff Gov. Andy Beshear, was joined by local leaders and public health officials from the Kentucky Department for Public…
First case of 2019 novel coronavirus in Kentucky reported, Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency
NKyTribune staff The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is reporting Kentucky’s first case of COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus). While the risk…
Gov. Beshear, health officials continue state response efforts for Coronavirus Disease 2019; warn of scams
Governor Andy Beshear, joined by officials from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and…
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…
Department for Public Health promotes free text service to help young Kentuckians quit vaping
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), encourages teens and young…
Commonwealth launches Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative focused on improved outcomes
The Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KyPQC) launched today during a convening at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The launch brought together healthcare professionals…
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…
Kentucky Health officials urge caution regarding vaping as reported cases of severe lung injury rise
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) continues to monitor and investigate a growing number of cases of severe pulmonary…
Northern Kentucky Health Department warns of severe lung illness related to e-cigarette use/vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating over 200 potential cases of severe lung illness in at…
CHFS announces new option for Kentucky, Tennessee patients seeking treatment for Hepatitis C
A new Hepatitis C treatment service will provide an immediate impact for people living in southeast Kentucky and northeast Tennessee….
Keven Moore: Severe outbreak of hepatitis A in Kentucky is dangerous and costly
Just about every other day it seems that our local news reports on another case of restaurant workers contracting hepatitis…
Rare virus case found in KY– polio-like symptoms affect mostly children; here’s what to watch for
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Health officials are warning of a rare but serious virus with polio-like symptoms affecting mostly…
Nicotine replacement therapy products available for Kentuckians who want to quit smoking
Kentuckians who want to quit smoking have at least two dozen sources for free and low-cost nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products….