NKY Health Department reports on productive second quarter, keeping the public healthy
Staff report The Northern Kentucky Health Department has reported on a productive second quarter in its mission to promote public…
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8,000 doses of Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal drug) distributed in KY, part of TEVA settlement
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced nearly 8,000 doses of Naloxone – an opioid overdose reversal drug – have been delivered…
Naloxone can help save someone suffering overdose; what we all should know about this lifesaving drug
By Dr. Trish Freeman University of Kentucky Chances are you or someone close to you has been directly impacted by…
Robert Couch: Expanding access to naloxone will help save lives from drug overdoses
Expanding Access to Naloxone Will Help Save Lives In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses. Sadly,…
Northern Kentucky Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues tackles the challenges of addiction in the workplace
Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The topic for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues discussion Tuesday morning…
Gov. Bevin, Aetna and NKy officials partner to provide 720 doses of Narcan to first responders
Gov. Matt Bevin today joined Aetna representatives and Northern Kentucky officials at the Boone County Sherriff’s Training Center to announce…
Gov. Bevin launches public awareness campaign to help combat opioids, highlights resources, treatment
Gov. Matt Bevin is urging all Kentuckians to help beat back the opioid epidemic with a new public awareness campaign…
Kentucky DPH 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign focuses on opioid abuse, overdoses, Narcan
As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet…
KY Office of Drug Control Policy website provides map of pharmacies in the state that have Narcan
Kentuckians who are struggling with an opioid addiction have a new website to help them buy naloxone, a life-saving medication…
New Health Department online tool uses data story map to show impact of opioids in Northern Kentucky
To better help the community understand the scope and impact of the heroin epidemic, the Northern Kentucky Health Department has…
KY DPH warns of ongoing risk associated with heroin; 12 fatal ODs reported over holiday weekend
The Kentucky Department for Public Health continues to warn Kentuckians about the risks associated with heroin and other drugs. DPH…
KY Dept for Public Health issues warning about new supply of fentanyl-laced heroin entering the state
Kentucky’s top health officials are warning state medical providers and community leaders of a pending public health crisis involving dangerous…
Northern Kentucky also saw huge spike in heroin ODs last week by users “playing Russian roulette”
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The heroin overdose wave that pushed first responders to the limit in Cincinnati last…
As heroin problem spreads, focus is on treatment, community efforts; Needle exchanges? Not so much
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Heroin is a growing concern for many Kentucky communities, with much of the discussion…