Health

KCDHH emphasizes awareness and screenings during Better Speech and Hearing Month in May Nearly 700,000 Kentuckians are deaf and hard of hearing   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 10, 2019) - Significant hearing...

(NOTE: LAWRENCE CO. SUPT. ROB FLETCHER HAS BEEN ASKED FOR A COMMENT ON VAPING IN THE LOCAL SYSTEM AND WE WILL POST IT WHEN HE SENDS A RESPONSE.) FRANKFORT —...

As pensions threaten school-nurse programs, schools can get new Medicaid money for both physical and behavioral health By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health NewsMany of Kentucky's school districts have long struggled...

McConnell says he will introduce bill to raise to 21 the legal age to buy tobacco products anywhere in the nation By Al Cross and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News...

Kentucky residents affected by national salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon Kentucky Press News Service FRANKFORT - The Department for Public Health announced Monday that 16 Kentuckians have tested positive...

Kentucky dismisses infectious diseases chief amid hepatitis A outbreak Now in 105 of the state's 120 counties, none in Lawrence County   Kentucky health leaders have dismissed the Department of...

Health advocates offer tips for getting reluctant local governments to approve syringe exchange programs   Kentucky leads the nation in syringe exchanges for drug users, as a way to prevent...

Chickenpox vaccine fight: Judge won't let NKY students back in school A Boone Count high school student lost his lawsuit challenging an order that barred him from school because he...

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  ...