Governor signs nine pieces of legislation into law, several are health and safety-related
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law nine pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly, and several of them…
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Rep. Kim Moser recieves Champion for Children Award from the state Children’s Alliance association
State Representative Kimberly Poore Moser, R-Taylor Mill, was awarded the “Champion for Children Award” from the “Children’s Alliance” a state…
A quarter of Ky’s community health center visits are via telehealth; bill would codify temporary rules
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to codify telehealth provisions that were put into place during the pandemic…
Dr. Dale Toney: As pandemic continues, access to health care more vital than ever for Kentuckians
Insurance plays a vital role for everyone in our health care system, whether you’re enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, an employer-sponsored…
Study cites benefits of telehealth; authors say mental teleheath ‘clinically equivalent to in-person care’
Kentucky Health News As people across the nation have been asked to shelter in place because of the novel coronavirus,…
NKY advocates praise Beshear administration for prioritizing HANDS providers during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unparalleled challenges for families and obligations for our leaders. Recently, the Beshear administration took pragmatic…
COVID Update: NKY has 9 new cases; KY has 202 cases, 3 deaths; Phase I reopening starts today
As of Sunday afternoon, the NKY Health Department has reported 9 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 410…
Dr. Julie Daftari: Kentucky needs to continue worthwhile conversation about telehealth
For Kentucky, one outcome of the COVID-19 crisis is the increasing and worthwhile dialogue about telehealth – which may enable…
Gov. Beshear unveils video for young kids; cites growing cases, says drive-through testing is coming
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday tightened restrictions on businesses and banned residential evictions under a state of emergency declaration aimed…
Pew Trusts: Farmers have high rates of suicide, need mental health services; telehealth may be a solution
By April Simpson Pew Trust Stateline On most days, therapist Becky Kopp-Dunham counsels farmers and other clients across 10 North…