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…
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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…
Medical Reserve Corps orientation in Williamstown; opportunity to help public health agencies in a crisis
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
NKY Health Department to offer diabetes self management class in Campbell County Saturday
Northern Kentucky residents that are ready to take charge of diabetes can get some help. The Northern Kentucky Health Department’s…
KY Dept of Public Health issues statement supporting NKY Health Dept’s response to Alexandria Zika case
NKyTribune staff report The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statement supporting the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s…
Alexandria PD upset that it was not notified prior to spraying after resident contracts Zika traveling abroad
NKyTribune staff report The Alexandria Police Department has expressed concerns that it was not notified before the Northern Kentucky Health…
Fitness for Life initiative sparks improved health, quality of life for Grant County residents
By Vickie Ashwill NKY Thrives Based on recent national news coverage, you might think that Williamstown and Grant County put…
Northern Kentucky Community Health Improvement Plan to address priority health issues
Every five years, the Northern Kentucky Health Department engages the community in an assessment to understand the current health status…
Northern Kentucky Board of Health names officers; Independence Mayor Reinersman to serve as chair
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has selected Chris Reinersman, John Muller and Julie Metzger Aubuchon, OD, as officers…
LiveWell NKY celebrates passage of first policy change: Tobacco-free parks in Ft. Mitchell
All city owned parks in Ft. Mitchell were declared tobacco-free, under a resolution passed unanimously by Ft. Mitchell City Council….
Children’s Home leads fight against national drug epidemic with one-of-a-kind residential treatment
By Hannah Purnell From NKY Thrives Substance abuse and drug-related crimes continue to plague cities across the U.S., and sadly…
HealthPoint Family Care in Covington to begin providing one-stop WIC services today
Starting today, Northern Kentucky families can get primary medical care and services from the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition…
ZIKA virus: No. Ky. Health Department pushes awareness, begins trapping mosquitos for testing
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune intern The Northern Kentucky Health Department is stressing awareness and prevention as the keys to stopping…
NKY Health Department looking for volunteers to join Medical Reserve Corps; orientation scheduled
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their…
Emphasis on prevention in dealing with Zika virus outbreak; six confirmed cases in KY
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune intern Prevention – not panic – is the recommended method for Northern Kentuckians to deal with…
Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition to host three free exercise sessions this summer
Meet new people, move your body, laugh a little (or a lot) and try something new at three classes this…
Lynne Saddler: Fight the mosquito bite to protect yourself against Zika virus at home and away
We tend to think of mosquitoes as simply a pest—an annoyance during an evening out on the patio or an…
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…
Northern Kentucky Health Department releases community assessment, health improvement plan
Every five years, the Northern Kentucky Health Department engages the community in an assessment to understand the current health status…
Boone County Alliance partners with local retailers to stop adults from purchasing alcohol for minors
In an effort to reduce consumption of alcohol by underage youth, the Boone County Alliance has partnered with local retailers…
Health Department seeking volunteers for NKY Medical Reserve Corps; orientation this month
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is looking for volunteers to join the Medical Reserve Corps. The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve…