NKY Health Department to distribute free naloxone as part of Save a Life Day September 25
Each year, more than 100,000 people in the United State die from a drug overdose. It’s a staggering number that…
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NKY Health Department earns third accreditation from national Public Health Accreditation Board
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has received its third consecutive national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board, the independent…
AHEC Health Careers Showcase to be held at Northern Kentucky University September 30
The North Central Area Health Education Center (NC AHEC) will hold its annual Health Careers Showcase for area high school…
Campbell County Office of Emergency Management to conduct full-scale exercise May 17
The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Northern Kentucky…
NKYHEALTH’s quarterly report shows work in action — keeping NKY healthy, providing services
Quarterly report from NKYHEALTH, the Northern Kentucky Health Department, whose mission is to keep Northern Kentucky healthy, had a busy…
Northern Kentucky Health Department reports work in 2024 in real numbers; more ahead in ’25
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is showing — by the numbers — how they worked in 2024 to keep our…
Esperanza Latino Center to host FREE vaccine clinic for uninsured on February 15
Esperanza Latino Center, located at 234 W. Pike Street in Covington, is hosting a FREE vaccine clinic to the uninsured…
The NKY Health Department can help you with your New Year’s Resolutions — make health a priority
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering six great ways to make your health a priority in 2025. Here they…
New Kenton County Health Center in Covington to be officially opened at Friday ceremony
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is officially opening its new Kenton County Health Center in Covington on Friday with a…
NKY Health Dept. Director Dr. Jennifer Mooney explains duties for keeping the public healthy
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Sometimes, you just need a wake-up call. We all do – and not necessarily for…
KY Health Department offers ways to protect your heart during American Heart Month
It’s tough being a teenager. The drama. Trying to find a place to fit in. Hormonal changes. For Tonya, the…
Northern Kentucky Health Department names Elise Sebastian its first-ever Deputy Director
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is continually searching for ways to improve health in the region, and the new year…
NKYHealth reports robust accomplishments in 2nd quarter, plans for 4th — looking after public’s health
Staff report The Northern Kentucky Health Department reported on its successes in the last quarter — from gums to guns,…
Salvation Army’s ‘Women’s Empowerment Day’ offers free hair styling, clothing, more for trauma victims
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Salvation Army is always ready with a helping hand, providing a wide range of…
Highland Heights smoke-free ordinance to go into effect Sept. 18, the 35th in Kentucky
On Monday, September 18, the City of Highland Heights becomes the 35th Kentucky city and the third Campbell County city…
Checking off your ‘back-to-school’ list — don’t forget to check vaccines required for school
Checking off the — is your child ready to go back to school — list: • Backpack, paper and other…
NKY Health Department: Beware of animal bites — which can transmit rabies; here’s what to look for
Northern Kentucky Health Department In Northern Kentucky, there are approximately 650-700 animal bites each year, including dog, cat, ferret, bat,…
St. Elizabeth’s Dr. Richard Gaston named board chair of NKY Health Department District Board of Health
Dr. Richard Gaston, M.D., a hospital physician with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has been named board chair of the Northern Kentucky…
School districts across Kentucky closed because of flu; everyone over six months should get flu shot
At least 24 school districts in Kentucky are closed or are using non-traditional instruction (NTI) days due to illness, according…
Who should get a COVID-19 booster shot? The NKY Health Department provides graphic summary
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has provided a graphic summary in answer to the question: Who should get a COVID-19…
City of Dayton teams up with TANK, Health District for free bus rides to two free COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The City Dayton has teamed up with the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky and the Northern Kentucky Health District to…
Commentary: Friendly reminder that it’s time to see your dentist; back-to-normal means back-to-dentist
By Dr. Stephanie Poynter and Linda Poynter, PHRDH, BHS Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Like many Kentuckians, we are eager for…