Day: October 3, 2022
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Kentucky adults have second highest obesity rate in nation, and children 10-17 in state have the top U.S. rate for that age group
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new report says Kentucky has the second highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and Kentucky children aged 10 to 17 have the...
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Beshear’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee finds massive support for legalizing medical marijuana; drug officers opposed
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News An advisory committee appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear reported that most Kentuckians who submitted online comments support legalizing the medical use of marijuana, or...
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Kentucky gets $3.6 million federal grant for youth suicide prevention, targets five rural counties in first round of funding
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky will receive a five-year, $3,675,000 grant to help reduce suicide among Kentuckians under age 25. Kentucky is one of 10 recipients of Garrett...
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Report shows major workforce shortages in Kentucky hospitals, which they describe as ‘the most critical shortage in recent history’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Results from Kentucky’s annual hospital workforce survey show critical labor shortages at hospitals across the state, with the highest vacancy rate among registered nurses...