Day: June 27, 2013
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The school health services gamble: Ky. health departments could win on the state’s bet against Kentucky Spirit’s appeal of ruling
By Molly Burchett Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s health departments may soon get money for school nurses, based on a court ruling in May that said Medicaid managed-care firm Kentucky Spirit must pay for treatments...
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Parents should walk the walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to healthy eating and exercise, study shows
A new study highlights the influential role parents have in shaping their children’s eating and exercise habits. Children of mothers who encourage them to exercise and eat well, while doing...
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Eye doctors warn about danger from fireworks, even sparklers; optometrists provide safety tips
The Fourth of July goes hand in glove with firework displays. Most families protect parents and children against the dangers of fireworks, but thousands still visit the emergency room every...