Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center Archives

Knowing the dangers and acting early can help protect workers from heat exposure

July 24, 2025July 23, 20250

By Rebecca Honaker University of Kentucky Heat is a serious workplace hazard that can cause illness — or even death…

July 20, 2025July 18, 20250

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new report from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) reveals a sharp…

July 2, 2025July 1, 20250

By Robert McCool University of Kentucky Summer is in full swing — a season made for firing up the grill,…

April 25, 2025April 24, 20250

By Dr. Ashley Bush University of Kentucky Playgrounds can seem like a fun everyday experience for children. Unfortunately, they come…

February 14, 2025February 12, 20250

By Robert McCool University of Kentucky The first winter storms of the new year have passed, but winter is far…

June 4, 2024June 4, 20240

By Stephanie Ramsey University of Kentucky Despite growing awareness of mental-health issues, many people still struggle to find the right…

September 11, 2022September 10, 20220

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Small children are landing in the hospital because of accidental poisoning from ingesting medication…

November 13, 2018November 12, 20180

The national opioid overdose epidemic was declared a public health emergency in 2017, and the state of Kentucky continues to…

April 20, 2018April 19, 20180

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s needle-exchange program will add a second weekday to better serve clients’ needs. The program is…