By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Two bills that address teenagers' tobacco use are still on track to become law, one to ban use of tobacco products at all Kentucky...
Widespread Flu Activity Reported for 10th Consecutive Week It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate Against Flu FRANKFORT, Ky. (Mar. 8, 2019) – The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the...
Medical marijuana bill advances to full House, but patients can't smoke it or grow it Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, (at left) and Rep. John Sims Jr.,...
The Kentucky General Assembly has six bills pending that are aimed at restricting or eliminating abortion in the state. Here's where they stand: Fetal heartbeat bill: Senate Bill 9 The...
Department for Public Health Investigates Vaccination-Associated Infections Those impacted should seek medical treatment and get re-vaccinated FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2019) - The Department for Public Health (DPH) is investigating multiple infections...
The Kentucky State Police have introduced a new mobile substance abuse education exhibit designed to help inform the public about the devastating effects of substance abuse. The 30-foot trailer features...
National Safety Council data shows opioid overdoses now pose greater risk of death than car accidents Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The opioid epidemic is hitting closer to home than...
Flu numbers jumped 65% in first week of year; about half of cases are children; several months left in flu season, so get your shot By Al Cross Kentucky Health...
Why experts say e-cigarettes are bad for your kids Juul Labs is one of five e-cigarette manufacturers that must submit plans to federal regulators detailing ways...
Most on Medicaid will have co-payments starting Jan. 1; foes say it's a barrier to care, proponents say it improves engagement By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting Jan. 1,...
BUT MARTIN CO. ANIMAL SHELTER WORKER RAISES CONCERNS AS 2018 COMES TO AN END FEARS THAT ANIMAL RESCUE WILL BECOME A KILL SHELTER SITE DENIED BY NEW JUDGE/EXECUTIVE ...
Practical nursing graduates get pinned Twenty graduates of Ashland Community and Technical College’s practical nursing program were pinned during a ceremony on Dec. 7. “The faculty of the practical nursing...
Date: 12-17-2018 Kentucky hunters face new restrictions after wasting disease is found in Tennessee deer In an attempt to stave off a wasting disease that is affecting deer and elk...
Jan. 16 event sponsored by Cabinet for Health and Family Services FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 3, 2018) – The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) will host the first-ever...
Pikeville Medical Center announces $52 million expansion, creation of children’s Hospital Pikeville Medical Center has announced it will spend $7 million to relocate and expand its inpatient pediatrics clinic into...
Kentucky Health News: Don’t ignore hearing loss; study shows it will cost you more in health expenses Untreated hearing loss in older adults affects more than just their ability to...
Federal officials re-approve state's plan for changes in Medicaid; gradual rollout could start April 1, but more litigation looks likely By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Federal health officials have...
Romana Hatfield and Connie Sammons celebrates 44 years this week with TRMC!!! Yes 44 years!!! This is a remarkable accomplishment for these two ladies!!! Ramona is our Executive administrative assistant...
The Lawrence County Emergency management director Mike Woods informed the public today that they were notified early this morning from the Kentucky EOC of a large diesel spill in the...
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