Month: February 2014
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Henderson County jumps into the fight against childhood obesity, a major problem in Kentucky
Henderson County is investing in a holistic program to battle childhood obesity, a huge problem in Kentucky, Erin Schmitt reports for the Henderson Gleaner. Childhood obesity is at 18 percent...
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Beshear lays out plan for improving Kentucky’s health, with specific goals and largely administrative strategies
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Gov. Steve Beshear set seven specific, numerical goals Thursday for improving Kentucky’s “dismal” health status, which he said is hurting the state’s education, productivity,...
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Legislature passes bill requiring schools to have trained employees to give insulin and epilepsy medication to students
A bill to require schools to have an employee on duty to administer insulin and epilepsy medication to students is on its way to Gov. Steve Beshear for final action....
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Poll: Only 23% of Kentuckians say they eat recommended daily portions of fruits and vegetables; cost and location may be factors
Only 23 percent of Kentuckians eat the recommended daily portions of fruits and vegetables, and cost and accessibility of food may be factors, according to a recent statewide poll. Fruit...
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State House panel OKs bill to regulate e-cigarettes in Ky.
Electronic cigarettes would be regulated as tobacco products in Kentucky under a bill that the House Licensing and Occupations Committee approved Wednesday. HouseBill 309, sponsored by Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Shively,...
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KentuckyOne Health announces layoffs, but not how many
Major hospital operator KentuckyOne Health says it is laying off workers, but isn’t saying how many. “The many steps we have taken so far across KentuckyOne Health to reduce our expenses...
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Accreditation commission designates UK as one of 63 comprehensive stroke centers
The Joint Commission for accredting health-care organizations, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have designated UK HealthCare a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The university’s medical center joins 63 other...
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In wide-ranging interview, secretary says her state health cabinet is a national leader in guarding the privacy of electronic data
Despite concerns elsewhere about the privacy of personal health information, Kentucky’s top health official says her agency is one of the best in the nation at protecting and managing such...
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Bill to create panels to review medical-malpractice lawsuits passes Senate committee
UPDATE, Feb. 20: The Senate passed the bill 23-13, but House Speaker Greg Stumbo said he does not expect it to make any progress in the House. By Melissa Patrick...