State provides tips (and resources) for safe, healthy enjoyment of Commonwealth’s water receation
With summer approaching, the state is offering safety tips as you enjoy the Commonwealth’s abundant water resources, whether you’re boating,…
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Statewide program supports smoke-free policy, recognizes champions, including OneNKY Alliance
The University of Kentucky College of Nursing’s Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program celebrated…
Kentucky Department of Public Health is responding to outbreaks of measles in U.S.; no cases yet in state
Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), updated Kentuckians on the response to several measles…
For first time in nearly 10 months, DPH data shows no high COVID community in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time in about ten months the weekly COVID Community Levels map, issued…
Latest data from state Dept. of Public Health shows big improvement in COVID community levels
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Data released Friday by the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows a vast improvement in…
Latest COVID report shows mixed bag: decrease in deaths but increases in new cases, positivity rate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 report issued by the Kentucky Department for Public Health on Monday…
State Department of Public Health data shows sharp decline in new COVID cases, deaths, positivity rate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today COVID-19 data released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health on Monday shows there has…
Ky. flu cases increase slightly in last few weeks; not too late to get a flu shot, season runs through May
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Following nine weeks of decline, influenza cases in Kentucky ticked back up. The state…
Beshear reports 4,084 cases, 51 deaths, plan to increase speed of vaccines, unemployment update
Gov. Andy Beshear, state officials and Kroger leadership announced a new partnership to significantly increase the speed of COVID-19 vaccinations…
Beshear sounds warning: Kentucky in White House red zone; 1,330 new cases, 5.3 percent positivity
As we get closer to Halloween, Gov. Andy Beshear said many kids, including his own, are excited about the holiday….
Beshear reports largest single-day total (979) of new COVID-19 cases on Sunday; 30 are kids under 5
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday announced the largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth — 979 cases…
‘A wake-up call,’ Beshear says, reporting 576 cases, 6 deaths; Boone has 22 cases, Kenton 19, Campbell 9
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as…
Covington Housing Authority seeks those who sew to help seniors; resident helps public works employees
Can you sew? The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) is asking for your help. Hoping to protect the mostly elderly…
First Kentucky death from ‘vaping;’ Public Health Dept. urges all (especially young people) to stop
Kentucky Health News Kentucky health officials have reported the state’s first probable death related to use of electronic cigarettes. The…
Some tips for holiday shoppers to keep kids safe this Christmas — be sure those toys are safe
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is offering tips for…
Tracking influenza-like illnesses in schools; activity started early, heightened prevention effort needed
Kentucky Teacher Cases of influenza already have been documented in Kentucky this fall. Because flu activity has stared earlier than…
Free service offered by state is aimed at helping teens quit vaping, smoking — My Life, My Quit
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a free service…
State begins tracking possible cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is working closely with health care providers, local health departments, the Centers for…
Health Departments have another year ’til pension hikes kick in but some are ready to raise taxes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While local health departments are more than grateful that legislation passed in the recent…
Dept. for Public Health warns of contaminated vaccinations supplied by KY’s Location Vaccination
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating infections from contaminated vaccinations from a Kentucky…
Feeling depressed? Need help with substance abuse? Holidays can be trigger; FindHelpNowKy
Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental…
Disaster Preparedness campaign: Families should be ready for disasters and emergencies — here’s how
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, has launched the First 72 On…
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