Day: August 12, 2024
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13 of Kentucky’s 71 rural inpatient hospitals at risk of closing, with six of them at immediate risk, a national policy center estimates
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Thirteen of Kentucky’s 71 rural inpatient hospitals are at risk of closing, and six of those are at immediate risk of closing, according to...
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Kentucky maternal health roundtable explores ways to improve Kentucky maternal health; two stories from Kentucky Lantern
The Kentucky Lantern offers two stories this week about maternal health in Kentucky, both by Sarah Ladd. One is about a roundtable held in Louisville that was moderated by Carole...
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New study finds smoking and vaping dual use increases lung cancer risk; expert says it increases risk for other diseases too
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News People who use electronic cigarettes and smoke traditional cigarettes are more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke, according to a...
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Grant applications open to nonprofits that work with substance-use disorder and mental health in underserved communities
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The second round of Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky grants to expand services and programming for substance use recovery and mental heath support in...