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…
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Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards honor those on the front lines fighting the heroin epidemic
Transitions, Inc. is honoring members of the Greater Cincinnati Community who have been nominated by the community to receive special…
Florence Inn parcel sold to Heritage Bank at Master Commissioner’s sale to satisfy debt on property
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Florence Inn parcel on Dream Street has a new owner. The parcel, which…
NKY Health department, Grant County Middle School partner to help students eat better, move more
Grant County Middle School completed a two-year project this spring in collaboration with the Northern Kentucky Health Department and Fitness…
Northern Kentucky Health Department breaks ground on new district office at Florence Government Center
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Health Department broke ground Friday at its new district office to be located in the…
NKY Health Department announces new hours to provide flexible appointment times to clients
Starting this month, the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s county health centers are adjusting their hours to provide more flexible appointment…
Taylor Mill joins Kenton County in the fight against heroin; door-to-door education drive April 29
With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, Taylor Mill is teaming up…
Lynne Saddler: Food safety matters — here’s how to stay safe and still enjoy those fairs and festivals
For many Northern Kentucky families, eating at fairs and festivals is a tradition. For many individuals and companies in Northern…
Lynne Saddler: Plan4Health project helps make it more convenient to eat healthy foods — and it works
As we work to improve the health of Northern Kentucky, one concept that we return to time and again is,…
Grant County needle exchange program ‘operates just as it should,’ says a report on its first year
From the Northern Kentucky Health Department In its first year of operation, the Grant County syringe access exchange program has…
Health Department modifies temporary food permits process to ensure food safety, improve efficiency
Before patrons eat at fairs, festivals and other events in Northern Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Health Department inspects all temporary…
NKY Health Department encourages flu vaccinations; offered by appointment at county health centers
NKy Tribune staff The Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging those who have not already done so to get a…
NKY heroin task force to provide community update; program will focus on topics from four-year plan
The Northern Kentucky Heroin Impact Response Task Force (HIRT) invites the public to a community update and conversation about the…
Door-to-Door campaign in the Fight Against Heroin will take place in Crestview Hills on Sunday, Dec. 11
With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, Crestview Hills is teaming up…
LiveWell NKY names inaugural recipients of ‘Worksite Awards’ for places that create a healthier workforce
LiveWell NKY, as part of its efforts to improve health in local businesses, is proud to announce the inaugural recipients…
Health Department schedules open house in Newport to discuss heroin epidemic, syringe exchange
The Northern Kentucky Health Department’s Campbell County Health Center will hold an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on…
Demolition of the Florence Inn on Dream Street begins; project could be completed by year’s end
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The fences are up and site work for the long-anticipated demolition of the Florence…
Fort Wright joins Kenton County in fight against heroin, kicks off door-to-door campaign this weekend
Fort Wright is teaming up with Kenton County, The Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, PDS and the Northern…
Fort Mitchell launches heroin awareness campaign; looking for volunteers to distribute door hangers
With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, Fort Mitchell is teaming up…
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…
Health Department encourages Northern Kentuckians to get a flu vaccine, available at county health centers
This fall, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is asking residents to protect themselves and those they care about from seasonal…
Lynne Saddler: Tips to keep healthy this fall — from Zika, whooping cough, seasonal flu, bats/rabies
Now that Northern Kentucky children are back in school, many families are adapting to new routines, with bus pick-ups, fall…