Day: September 1, 2011
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky receives $1 million grant in addition to $2 million already being used for matching grants
A federal agency has given the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky $1 million, on top of an earlier $2 million, to make matching grants aimed at addressing the state’s health...
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Baptist Hospital East would allow U of L docs to perform tubal ligations there after merger with Catholic system
Since the merger between Jewish Hospital, University Medical Center and Saint Joseph Health Systems will prevent female patients from getting their tubes tied there — because St. Joseph is owned...
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Drivers at rest stops and welcome centers on Kentucky interstates and parkways will be reminded to eat healthy
When drivers on Kentucky roads stop at welcome centers or rest stops, they will now be reminded that picking up some baked potato chips, a pack of SnackWells or a...
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‘Most sedentary’ designation sparks Lexingtonians to stand up; Herald-Leader coverage is an example to follow
Lexington’s recent designation as the most sedentary city in the country by Men’s Health magazine has got its residents talking, exercising and sharing their stories. First, the city had a...