Day: May 13, 2019
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In May 21 Democratic primary for governor, Beshear talks most about health care, but Edelen questions his past contributors
L-R: Former state auditor Adam Edelen, state House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins and Attorney General Andy Beshear answered questions from Matt Jones at a debate in Lexington April 24. (Associated Press photo...
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Ky. proposes ban on tattooing over scars, but won’t say why; public comment on proposal taken through May; hearing May 28
WFPL photo —– Kentucky health officials are proposing to ban tattooing over scars, without giving a reason for doing so, drawing criticism from doctors and tattoo artists, Lisa Gillespie reports for Louisville’s WFPL....
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State gets $9 million to address mental health in 3 school districts; survey finds teens statewide having more mental-health issues
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The school districts of Bullitt, Henderson and Warren counties will participate in a five-year, $9 million program to increase awareness of mental-health issues among...
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Boys’ suicides increased after release of show ’13 Reasons Why;’ third season coming; psychiatrist warns all families are at risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The rate of suicide among 10- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. increased 29% in the months after the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was first telecast...