NKY and state health officials renew call for syringe exchange, education, with disclosure of HIV cluster
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Tuesday’s disclosure of a cluster investigation of HIV infections among people who inject drugs…
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HIRT community update provides sobering statistics, outlines strategy to battle region’s heroin crisis
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor More than 100 people from throughout Northern Kentucky came together Monday evening to get…
Health Department schedules open house in Newport to discuss heroin epidemic, syringe exchange
The Northern Kentucky Health Department’s Campbell County Health Center will hold an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on…
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…
Boone County Fiscal Court to consider needle exchange, other heroin-related resolutions tonight
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court is expected to consider several resolutions relating to the…
Northern Kentucky Health Department releases plan for Grant County syringe exchange program
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health department has released its plan to…