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…
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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…
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…
Letter to the Editor: Col Owens says support Amy McGrath and healthcare for all — realistically
A major issue facing Kentuckians in this fall’s U.S. Senate election is health care. All Democratic candidates support universal access…
AP health editor Jonathan Fahey to give NKU Six@Six lecture on ‘What’s Ailing America?’
As the global health editor for The Associated Press, Jonathan Fahey oversees a team of journalists who cover medicine, public…
CDC, Alzheimer’s Association release Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, how to deal with dementia
In an effort to help state and local health departments address the growing Alzheimer’s crisis, the Centers for Disease Control…
Kentucky health officials urge vaccination against the flu as the best precaution it; prevent the spead
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky health officials are once again reminding residents to get vaccinated…
Public Health reminds parents, caregivers: Get vaccines for kids as school approaches
As students prepare to head back to school this month, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for…
Tick warning: Bites can transmit serious, potentially deadly illnesses; plan ahead to protect yourself
With spring now in full swing, people are taking advantage of the warmer weather and spending more time outside. This…
It’s World Diabetes Day — and here is some helpful information about how to manage your diabetes
In recognition of World Diabetes Day today, the Kentucky Department Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Families…
Dr. Mark Schroer: Northern Kentucky Medical Society endorses syringe access exchange program
Responding to our region’s heroin epidemic takes a multi-disciplinary approach. We need to bring our health care system, judicial system,…
Department of public health encourages women to follow four rules of good health
In conjunction with National Women’s Health Week May 10 – 16, the Department for Public Health is reminding Kentucky women…