‘Tobacco Use in Northern Kentucky’ report focus of Interact for Health virtual event on Oct. 12
In the last 50 years, smoking rates across the U.S. have dropped by more than half. But progress in certain…
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Kentucky Health Issues Poll finds majority of adults in Commonwealth favor tax on e-cigarettes
Tobacco remains the single most preventable cause of disease and death among Kentuckians. However, the nature of tobacco use is…
More than half of region’s smokers have tried to quit in the past year, according to survey
If you smoke and are thinking about quitting in 2020, you’re not alone. Data released from the Greater Cincinnati Adult…
New app aims to improve addiction treatment in the region by building network of peer support
Realworks, in conjunction with Interact for Health, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, InquisitHealth and local substance abuse treatment providers, today announced the…
Survey: Almost half of KY adults favor needle exchange; program education increases support
As leaders in Kentucky continue to implement strategies to reduce the harm of injection drug use, needle exchange programs are…
KHIP: Nearly 90 percent of Kentuckians report having health coverage, but some still worry about losing it
Health care is an issue that’s at the front of mind for many policymakers, businesses and families in Kentucky. As…
Child Well-Being Survey: There is growing need for mental and emotional health services in region
More than 28,000 youth in Greater Cincinnati have poor or fair mental and emotional health, according to analysis of survey…
Survey finds majority of children in the region are able to get the health care they need
Families, health care providers, community partners and others are working together to ensure that children in the Greater Cincinnati…
Chronic medical conditions prevalent among Greater Cincinnati children, rates of asthma lower in NKY
Asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are the most commonly diagnosed chronic conditions among children in the Greater…
New study shows region’s children are generally healthy, but disparities reported by income and race
Parents in the Greater Cincinnati region report that their children are in excellent or very good overall health, according to…
InterAct for Change, Deaconess Foundation award scholarships, including several to NKY students
InterAct for Change and the Deaconess Foundation have awarded scholarships totaling $59,000 to local students to support their pursuit of…