Less than one-third of Kentucky schools have comprehensive tobacco-free policies, study shows
Though an overwhelming majority of Kentucky adults say they want schools to be tobacco-free, fewer than half of the state’s…
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Survey of low-income Kyians, Arkansans, Texans suggests Medicaid expansion making them healthier
A survey of people in Kentucky and other states suggests that the 2014 expansion of the Medicaid program under federal…
Kentucky leads the nation in cancers caused by a virus that HPV vaccinations can prevent
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has the highest overall rate of cancers associated with the human papillomavirus, and…
Just lowering smoking rate to national average could save Kentucky $1.7 billion in health care costs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If Kentucky could cut its smoking rate to the national average, it would save…
Political climate in Frankfort means smoke-free advocates should focus on local bans
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More Kentucky localities are likely to see efforts for smoking bans, as a statewide…
One-stop shop, Benefind, isn’t; causes confusion, loss of benefits for thousands of Kentuckians
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News On Feb. 29, Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration launched a new one-stop-shopping website for state…
Kentucky leads the nation in colon cancer rates, but it’s 90 percent preventable through screening
All too often Kentuckians don’t get screened for colon cancer because of fear, embarrassment, lack of access and cost concerns,…
Poll: Kentuckians want next governor, legislature to work on reducing health costs, improving health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Reducing the costs of health care and improving the state’s health are two of…