Month: February 2012
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Same Catholic health system considering University Hospital’s request for proposals
Though Gov. Steve Beshear twice rejected a proposal that would have merged it with a Catholic health system, University Hospital‘s expected release of a request for proposals is drawing attention...
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2009 U.S. suicide rate highest in 15 years; 600 Ky. teens in 2010
The year 2009 had the highest number of suicides in 15 years, data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate. Between 2008 and 2009, the suicide rate...
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Brains of autistic children develop differently, study finds
MRI image of young brain in study Researchers have found significant differences in brain development starting at age 6 months in high-risk infants who develop autism compared to those who...
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41 Kentucky high schools receive grants for nutrition, exercise, tobacco prevention to be planned by students
More than 40 Kentucky high schools will receive grants to improve student nutrition, increase physical activity or prevent tobacco use. The “Students Taking Charge” program will have students assessing their school...
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Board suspends license of doctor at raided Lexington pain clinic
DEA agent enters building housing clinic (Herald-Leader photo by Charles Bertram) Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/16/2071374/board-suspends-medical-license.html#storylink=cpy The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure imposed an emergency suspension yesterday on the license of the...
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Senate committee narrowly passes meds-for-meth bill as advocates start their own radio advertising campaign
In the face of a strong lobbying effort by makers of over-the-counter cold medicines, a state Senate committee narrowly approved a bill today that would require a prescription for most...
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Managed-care executives acknowledge problems, say they’re trying to fix them
Executives of three managed-care companies who run most of the state’s Medicaid program told a legislative committee yesterday that they are aware of “significant problems” with their management since they...
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Legislators hear from new managed-care firms; lawmaker rates their performance with a show of hands from pharmacists
Kentucky Health News The three companies recently hired to manage Kentucky’s Medicaid program outside the Louisville region defended themselves yesterday against complaints that they are squeezing independent pharmacies to the...
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Don’t let food take control of your Valentine’s Day!
Trying to avoid, or at least over-indulging in, chocolate and candy on Valentine’s Day? Steer clear of making the day about food, experts say. “Focus on spending quality time with...
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Obama changes health-insurance rule to placate religious groups that oppose birth control
In an effort to quell a firestorm of controversy, President Obama announced today that his administration change its new rule that requires employers to offer free birth-control coverage in their...