Month: October 2011
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High-dose flu shot, which many doctors recommend for those over 65 due to risk of death, is becoming more available
It’s time for flu shots, but the annual reminder has a new angle: Fluzone HighDose, a special vaccine designed for people 65 and older, who make up 90 percent of...
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Monday, Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, observed with the aim of raising public awareness about mental health issues. On average, Kentuckians report four mentally unhealthy days per month. Adults...
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Americans having to travel farther to get trauma treatment as hospitals close
Millions of Americans are farther away from trauma care than they were 20 years ago, with some having to travel more than 30 minutes to get treatment. Experts say getting...
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State officials step up efforts against prescription drug abuse, targeting doctors
By Tara Kaprowy and Al Cross Kentucky Health News LEXINGTON — Targeting what Gov. Steve Beshear called “drug dealers in white coats” is the goal of a new effort against...
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University Hospital is public, not private, so state has say on merger, Conway says
Louisville’s University Hospital is a public institution, not a private one, which means the state gets a say about the proposed merger between the hospital, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s...
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Natl. Rural Health Assn. president, at UK, says rural health cuts won’t save money or help communities but will eliminate jobs
Speaking about President Obama’s proposed cuts to rural health care Wednesday, Susan Starling was frank about her feelings: “As a CEO of a critical access hospital, I’m very nervous. What...
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Federal supervision of Oakwood mental-health facility ends
The federal supervision of Oakwood, the long-beleaguered Somerset facility for the mentally disabled, is no longer necessary and will end, officials announced yesterday. The move means the Kentucky Cabinet for...
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Health exchange could cost up to $34 million in Ohio; Kentucky still biding its time — until after the election?
As 27 states, including Kentucky, bide their time in setting up a health care exchange — a key component of the federal health-reform law — Ohio officials have said setting...
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State senator says U of L doctors used Medicaid funds to pay themselves $4.8 million in bonuses, seeks more oversight
State Sen. Tim Shaughnessy has questioned a $30 million transfer of surplus Medicaid funds to Passport Health Plan board members in 2008 and 2009. Shaughnessy, a Louisville Democrat, says doctors...
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$45 million renovation complete at U of L School of Dentistry
The University of Louisville announced the completion of a $45 million renovation to its School of Dentistry last week. The two-year project added 20,000 square feet and renovated another 211,000....