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…
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NKY Health Department celebrates move with ribbon-cutting at new district office in Florence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen and other community stakeholders welcomed the Northern Kentucky Health Department…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free class offered by Northern Kentucky Health Department
Those wanting to learn how to better control their diabetes, can get practical tips at a free class on Saturday,…
As HIV cluster investigation moves into second month, health officials increase opportunities to test
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Kentucky Department for Public Health are continuing to investigate a cluster of HIV…
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…
NKY Health to open new district office in Florence, Feb. 19; open house scheduled for March
Staff from the Northern Kentucky Health Department providing district-wide services are moving to Florence this month. The newly constructed 40,000-plus…
Volunteer to help your community by joining Medical Reserve Corps, orientation session coming up
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
NKY and state health officials renew call for syringe exchange, education, with disclosure of HIV cluster
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Tuesday’s disclosure of a cluster investigation of HIV infections among people who inject drugs…
KY, NKY health departments join forces to investigate rise of HIV cases, hoping to stop spread
Representatives from the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced today that they have initiated…
Lynne Saddler: Northern Kentucky Health Department redesigns website to make it easier to find help
For many people, the nkyhealth.org website is the first experience they have with the Northern Kentucky Health Department. We consider…
Greater Cincinnati Sustainability Project Gets a boost with national funding from Partners for Places
Eleven cities across the United States will receive nearly a million dollars for sustainability efforts that benefit low-income neighborhoods. Greater…
Beechwood promotes health, wellness with REACH collaboration with NKY Health Department
Special to NKyTribune More gardening. More playing. More nutritious snacking. After a two-year project in collaboration with the Northern Kentucky…
LiveWell NKY partners with Center for Great Neighborhoods to coordinate health movement
Partners in the LiveWell NKY initiative have announced that the role of its fiscal agent for the Northern Kentucky health…
Health Department offers flu vaccine at county health centers, asks residents to protect themselves, others
With 13 varieties of vaccines licensed and a wide range of providers offering it, there certainly is a lot of…
Covington seeks volunteers for door-to-door effort to raise opioid overdose awareness this weekend
With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, the City of Covington is…
Four Northern Kentucky Health Department nurses part of a Kentucky group being deployed to Florida
A group of four Northern Kentucky Health Department nurses will be deploying to Florida this week to assist victims of…
LiveWell Newport Health Expo offering free services Saturday at Buena Vista Park
“LiveWell Newport – Health Expo” – FREE Exercise Demonstrations – Marshall Arts – and Free Little Giants Movie – and…
NKY partnership part of Build Health Challenge; goal is to cut tobacco use in Covington, Gallatin County
NKyTribune staff The NKY BUILD Partnership has been selected by a coalition of 12 funding organizations to participate in the…
NKY Health Department looking for volunteers to join Medical Reserve Corps; orientation sessions planned
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
How to control your diabetes and get tips on healthy meals — free class offered on September 9
If you want to learn how to better control your diabetes and get tips on how to prepare fresh healthy…
Garry Tolbert: HIV threat in NKY is real, but we can better understand it through testing
Here are a few facts that we know: Northern Kentucky has the third highest number of individuals infected with HIV…
In the excitement of the eclipse, don’t forget health precautions; here are some tips for safer viewing
By Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon and Dr. Lynne M. Saddler Science and history are going to intersect in many parts…