State’s vaccination rates below national average; campaigns start for school openings
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With just weeks left before school starts, it’s time to make sure your school-aged…
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HPV vaccines can help prevent several types of cancers; debunking common misconceptions
Brooke Hudspeth University of Kentucky Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital cancers and…
Gov. Beshear provides COVID-19 update; CDC, state now utilizing new community transmission model
Gov. Andy Beshear and Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack discussed Friday’s updated guidance and data from the…
Gov. Beshear gives State of Commonwealth address, says ‘strong state’ moving forward despite disasters
Gov. Andy Beshear gave his third State of the Commonwealth address, noting this year’s speech feels both the toughest –…
New data shows nearly half of region’s parents of teens say kids are vaccinated; give kids a shot
Nearly half of Greater Cincinnati parents of teens say their child is vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Interact for Health’s…
Gov. Beshear warns Omicron is spreading faster than expected and is very contagious; get fully vaccinated
Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in his press conference Monday. “The message is pretty simple: Omicron…
Rebecca Dutch: As the coronavirus Omicron variant continues its rapid spread, here’s what we know
A new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been identified that leaves many people wondering if their vaccinations will continue…
New FHK campaign helps create a ‘game plan’ for getting children vaccinated against COVID-19
A new public service campaign speaks directly to the concerns of Kentucky parents about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5…
CDC: Here are some tips for initiating a conversation about the COVID-19 vaccines; Kentucky update
As COVID cases enjoy another surge, and the vulnerability of those without vaccines is cause for concern, the CDC has…
Beshear provides COVID update, guidance to stay safe as families gather for Thanksgiving holiday
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday wished all Kentuckians a happy Thanksgiving and provided guidance on how to stay safe and…
Bill Straub: Dear, dear Abby, is it really OK to lie just because you want to? Thomas Massie says it is
Dear Abby sadly departed this mortal coil some years back now and no one has stepped up to provide our…
City of Dayton teams up with TANK, Health District for free bus rides to two free COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The City Dayton has teamed up with the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky and the Northern Kentucky Health District to…
Your COVID game plan: With fall sports seasons in high gear, are those packed stadiums really safe?
By Phil Galewitz and Andy Miller Kaiser Health News The college football season is kicking into high gear, the National…
Gov. Beshear announces winner of final Shot at a Million sweepstakes: Mary Mattingly of Louisville
The final set of winners in Kentucky’s Shot at a Million sweepstakes, the incentive program to encourage Kentuckians to get…
As COVID-19 spreads rapidly, health departments working with national guard on at-home vaccinations
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource On an overcast day in Louisville, two men dressed in scrubs get in a…
NKY Chamber, Tri-ED to host webinar addressing vaccines and what employers need to know
On Tuesday, August 24, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Northern Kentucky Tri-ED will host the webinar, “NKY Vaccination…
Medicare, Medicaid to require vaccines for all nursing home staff; Ky. has sixth lowest staff vaccination rate
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Biden administration has announced all nursing homes who get Medicare and Medicaid payments…
Kentucky by Heart: Offering encouragement to my fellow Kentuckians in some areas that need attention
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I’ve pretty much always been an encourager, one who strives to help others move forward…
COVID cases hit two-month high; at current vaccine rate, state won’t reach 70 percent until December
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky reported 669 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, the largest daily number in…
Beshear launches ‘Shot at a Million’ program in effort to encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A million dollars and full scholarships are all part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s incentive package…
The Week at the Capitol: Budget approved (protects road fund), and a round up of some other legislation
The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget…
Governor reports 963 new cases, 19 deaths and 3.88% positivity, all declining; sign up for vaccine
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 963 new COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths in Kentucky and a positivity rate below 4%. “The…