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…
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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…
Newport Schools partnership with NKY Health Department for COVID vaccination clinic on April 17
The Newport Independent Schools is partnering with the Northern Kentucky Health Department to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on…
Special vaccination event in Eastside COV a reminder of panemic’s toll: ‘I lost my son . . .my only child’
Some 275 people were given the COVID-19 vaccine at an event the City of Covington and its partners organized in…
Smoking during pregnancy can cause long-term problems for babies; stop smoking now
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Smoking during pregnancy affects how the baby takes in oxygen, how the baby develops…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky expands support for COVID-19 early alert system in Northern Kentucky
Researchers at the University of Louisville have been working with Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky and the Northern…