Day: May 31, 2022
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Many rural areas still short of doctors; UK’s health VP says recent federal funding hike for med-school resident slots was inadequate
Photo from The Lane Report —– Just like the rest of the nation, Kentucky needs more doctors, and people and institutions in the state are working on several initiatives to...
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Feds say they are investigating whether state hospitalizes too many Louisville metro-area residents who have mental illness
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Department of Justice says it is investigating whether adults with severe mental illness in the Louisville metropolitan area are being subjected to excessive institutionalization...
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FDA chief says baby formula supply is expected to remain short through late July; meanwhile, shortage gets worse in Kentucky
Photo from The Associated Press —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The baby formula shortage continues to worsen in Kentucky, with the state’s out-of-stock rate increasing by 20 percentage...
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Reducing screen time can help children be more physically active
Illustration by Becky Wright, Happiful —– Reducing screen time seems to encourage children to be more physically active, but it’s unclear whether it can help them get better sleep. A study by...
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Kentucky extends post-birth Medicaid coverage to one year
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved a plan to expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum care...