Northern Kentucky Convention Center is the site for the 2019 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 500 came from throughout the Commonwealth to Covington Tuesday…
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Mobile syringe access exchange program begins next week in NKY, open house in Covington Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) hosted an open house for its mobile…
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…
Grant County syringe exchange program continues to reduce threat of disease, connect to treatment
Since it began in March of 2016, the Grant County syringe access exchange program has helped 322 people prevent infectious…
Covington Commission urged to move forward with needle exchange; vote on social media policy tabled
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A day after celebrating the approval of a needle exchange program in Newport, area residents…
At epicenter of heroin crisis, little Powell County makes big decision, starting with needle exchanges
By Mary Meehan Ohio Valley Resource Sitting on top of the Bible on Pastor Brad Epperson’s desk at the Clay…
State of Northern Kentucky at Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on region’s successes, challenges
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky remains among the most prosperous regions in the state, but there are…
Needle exchange programs becoming more wide-spread in KY; HIV, hepatitis outbreaks slow
From Kentucky Health News Needle exchanges may be difficult for some people to accept, but they are better than outbreaks…
Boone County silently says no to syringe exchange; decision a major setback for regional implementation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor There will be no needle exchange program administered by the Northern Kentucky Health Department…
Boone County Fiscal Court to consider needle exchange, other heroin-related resolutions tonight
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court is expected to consider several resolutions relating to the…
Candidates square off in Covington mayoral debate with just one week until primary narrows the field
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For the most part, Monday’s Covington mayoral debate was respectful, but the two presumptive…
Brent Cooper: Support syringe access exchange — our collective health (and lives) are at stake
Before you make up your mind about the proposed syringe access exchange program (aka needle exchange), you need to first…
Northern Kentucky Health Department releases plan for Grant County syringe exchange program
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health department has released its plan to…
Northern Kentucky elected officials owe it to constituents to make a decision on needle exchange
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is time for Northern Kentucky to make a decision on a regional needle…
Northern Kentucky health leaders making the rounds to garner support for needle exchange program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Supporters of a needle exchange program in Northern Kentucky continue to seek approval from…
Needle exchange is hot topic at Kenton County Mayors’ meeting but NKY no closer to program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Garren Colvin made a strong argument in support of needle…
Needle-exchange program will ‘do good things for Lexington,’ Leach says; launches Sept. 4
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s needle-exchange program will be held 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays at 650 Newtown Pike starting tomorrow, Sept….
Commentary: For taxpayers’ best interest, lawmakers should re-evaluate needle exchange program
By Sen. John Schickel Special to NKyTribune Supporters of Senate Bill 192 (anti-heroin legislation) told lawmakers that needle exchanges for…