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Critics say Kentucky Senate Bill 89 could undermine Commonwealth’s water quality, risking public health

February 25, 2025February 24, 20250

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

June 13, 2024June 13, 20240

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Sometimes, you just need a wake-up call. We all do – and not necessarily for…

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Earth Day 2024: This year, it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ and a call for a plastic-free future

April 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Staff report Today is Earth Day and it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ as advocates call for more awareness about the harm…

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Stateline: Fluoride in public water has slashed tooth decay, but some states, like KY, may end mandates

March 8, 2024March 7, 20240

By Robbie Sequeira Stateline Kentucky state Rep. Mark Hart has been drinking fluoridated water his entire life. In 1954, five…

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NKYHealth reports robust accomplishments in 2nd quarter, plans for 4th — looking after public’s health

October 16, 2023October 16, 20230

Staff report The Northern Kentucky Health Department reported on its successes in the last quarter — from gums to guns,…

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Thomas More University to offer new Master of Public Health Program beginning in fall 2023

February 28, 2023February 27, 20230

Thomas More University has announced the addition of a Master of Public Health program launching in fall 2023. The graduate…

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Kentucky’s COVID metrics see an uptick in latest weekly report from state public health officials

December 28, 2022December 27, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Most of the metrics used in tracking the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky saw increases in…

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Benjamin Gies: Youth advocates say FDA must stay the course — and ban Juul

August 22, 20220

Unfortunately, Kentucky’s youth suffered another setback earlier this summer after efforts to pull harmful Juul e-cigarettes from store shelves were…

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First probable case of monkeypox found in Kentucky in resident of Jefferson County; officials urge caution

June 26, 2022June 25, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced the first probable case of monkeypox in…

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Gravity Diagnositcs COVID-19 testing sites closing June 29; nearly 4m tests done to protect public health

June 23, 2022June 23, 20220

Gravity Diagnostics COVID-19 testing sites provided reliable and fast COVID-19 testing to the public so there was accessible testing when…

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Kentucky Supreme Court overturns lawsuit involving COVID restrictions filed by Boone County business

February 25, 2022February 26, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling involving a Northern Kentucky…

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Constance Alexander: United Campus Workers of Ky. gives voice to COVID-weary university employees

February 8, 2022February 7, 20220

After more than two years of masks, quarantines, needles, and other COVID-related woes, the public is weary of restrictions and…

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Long into the pandemic, the region’s health departments aren’t just battling COVID-19

October 3, 2021October 2, 20210

By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource The pandemic has swamped health departments. Since August, Ohio Valley health departments have been…

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Governor Beshear calls special legislative session for Tuesday to extend COVID-19 state of emergency

September 5, 2021September 4, 20210

As COVID-19 cases increase at the fastest growth rate of the pandemic, straining Kentucky hospitals, Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday…

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Dr. Lynne Saddler to leave Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department at end of the year

April 8, 2021April 7, 20210

Dr. Lynne Saddler will step down from her position as leader of the Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department at the…

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Special COVID-19 health insurance enrollment period begins; Kyians have until May 15 to choose a plan

February 18, 2021February 17, 20211

Kentuckians have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time….

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Beshear issues restrictions for restaurants, others; all schools to go virtual; 2,753 cases 15 deaths

November 19, 2020November 18, 20200

Following a record 33 deaths Tuesday and another 15 Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is issuing new restrictions that will help…

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Governor reports ‘significant escalation’ with 1,054 new cases, four deaths; unemployment update

October 7, 2020October 6, 20201

Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday reported 1,054 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 74,194 cases…

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Al Cross: McConnell should get Trump to stop contradicting science — that’s bad for public health

September 18, 2020September 24, 20202

When I was a child growing up in one of the poorest counties in the nation, with one of the…

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Public health officials explain data, calling it imperfect but useful, and defend school decision

August 17, 2020August 16, 20200

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A legislative committee meeting to review how the state collects and reports coronavirus data…

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Beshear reports 463 COVID cases, two deaths, hoping it’s a plateau; urges caution, mask-wearing

August 3, 2020August 2, 20200

Gov. Andy Beshear reported 463 new COVID cases and two deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 31,185 cases and 742…

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Al Cross: Local, trusted voices are needed in a pandemic and doing the right thing should be exalted

July 31, 2020July 30, 20200

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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