Critics say Kentucky Senate Bill 89 could undermine Commonwealth’s water quality, risking public health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Some Kentucky lawmakers want to weaken protections for waterways many residents depend on for…
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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…
Earth Day 2024: This year, it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ and a call for a plastic-free future
Staff report Today is Earth Day and it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ as advocates call for more awareness about the harm…
Stateline: Fluoride in public water has slashed tooth decay, but some states, like KY, may end mandates
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline Kentucky state Rep. Mark Hart has been drinking fluoridated water his entire life. In 1954, five…
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,…
Thomas More University to offer new Master of Public Health Program beginning in fall 2023
Thomas More University has announced the addition of a Master of Public Health program launching in fall 2023. The graduate…
Kentucky’s COVID metrics see an uptick in latest weekly report from state public health officials
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Most of the metrics used in tracking the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky saw increases in…
Benjamin Gies: Youth advocates say FDA must stay the course — and ban Juul
Unfortunately, Kentucky’s youth suffered another setback earlier this summer after efforts to pull harmful Juul e-cigarettes from store shelves were…
First probable case of monkeypox found in Kentucky in resident of Jefferson County; officials urge caution
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced the first probable case of monkeypox in…
Gravity Diagnositcs COVID-19 testing sites closing June 29; nearly 4m tests done to protect public health
Gravity Diagnostics COVID-19 testing sites provided reliable and fast COVID-19 testing to the public so there was accessible testing when…
Kentucky Supreme Court overturns lawsuit involving COVID restrictions filed by Boone County business
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling involving a Northern Kentucky…
Constance Alexander: United Campus Workers of Ky. gives voice to COVID-weary university employees
After more than two years of masks, quarantines, needles, and other COVID-related woes, the public is weary of restrictions and…
Long into the pandemic, the region’s health departments aren’t just battling COVID-19
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource The pandemic has swamped health departments. Since August, Ohio Valley health departments have been…
Governor Beshear calls special legislative session for Tuesday to extend COVID-19 state of emergency
As COVID-19 cases increase at the fastest growth rate of the pandemic, straining Kentucky hospitals, Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday…
Dr. Lynne Saddler to leave Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department at end of the year
Dr. Lynne Saddler will step down from her position as leader of the Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department at the…
Special COVID-19 health insurance enrollment period begins; Kyians have until May 15 to choose a plan
Kentuckians have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time….
Beshear issues restrictions for restaurants, others; all schools to go virtual; 2,753 cases 15 deaths
Following a record 33 deaths Tuesday and another 15 Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is issuing new restrictions that will help…
Governor reports ‘significant escalation’ with 1,054 new cases, four deaths; unemployment update
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday reported 1,054 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 74,194 cases…
Al Cross: McConnell should get Trump to stop contradicting science — that’s bad for public health
When I was a child growing up in one of the poorest counties in the nation, with one of the…
Public health officials explain data, calling it imperfect but useful, and defend school decision
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A legislative committee meeting to review how the state collects and reports coronavirus data…
Beshear reports 463 COVID cases, two deaths, hoping it’s a plateau; urges caution, mask-wearing
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 463 new COVID cases and two deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 31,185 cases and 742…
Al Cross: Local, trusted voices are needed in a pandemic and doing the right thing should be exalted
Norman Chaffins and Donnie Keeton probably never expected to see their name in a column about Kentucky politics. But they’re…
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