Day: February 11, 2019
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47 Ky. counties have syringe exchange programs, but only half of the 54 at high risk of HIV and hepatitis C outbreaks have them
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky leads the nation in the number of syringe exchange programs, but passing such programs continues to require great amounts of public education and...
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Flu cases hit a new high for the season in the state’s latest report; season runs through May, so shots can still protect your family
Kentucky Department for Public Health chart — The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky hit the highest level of the season, by far, in the week ended Feb. 2,...
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Tobacco-free school bill moves to full House; passage expected
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. — A bill to make Kentucky school properties tobacco-free passed unanimously out of the House health committee on Feb. 7 and was posted for...
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Bowling Green’s ‘street medicine’ program for homeless serves 60 per month, is one of few in small metropolitan communities in U.S.
Street medicine coordinator Melissa Cowles talks with William Schultz after giving him a new hat and jacket near the Bowling Green Public Library. (Daily News photo by Austin Anthony) — Bowling...