With warmer weather comes playground visits, here’s how to protect your children from injuries, risks
By Dr. Ashley Bush University of Kentucky Playgrounds can seem like a fun everyday experience for children. Unfortunately, they come…
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Heating is essential during the cold winter months; tips to safely keep your home warm
By Robert McCool University of Kentucky The first winter storms of the new year have passed, but winter is far…
Website helps Kyians find mental health treatment; has had 5,000 first-time users since March launch
By Stephanie Ramsey University of Kentucky Despite growing awareness of mental-health issues, many people still struggle to find the right…
Statewide medicine storage campaign aims to reduce accidental poisoning among Kentucky kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Small children are landing in the hospital because of accidental poisoning from ingesting medication…
Opioid epidemic rampant in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, FindHelpNow.org can help
The national opioid overdose epidemic was declared a public health emergency in 2017, and the state of Kentucky continues to…
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to expand needle exchange; will add second weekday
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s needle-exchange program will add a second weekday to better serve clients’ needs. The program is…