Day: December 15, 2024
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Lawmakers, advocates talk maternal health, AI, gun violence and more at Lexington conference
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bipartisan panel of Kentucky lawmakers told dozens of health advocates Tuesday they plan to introduce a variety of bills in 2025 to collect gun...
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Kentucky Youth Advocates, partners announce 2025 policy priorities aimed at improving the lives of children
Kentucky Health News Kentucky Youth Advocates 2025 policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session focus on a wide range of topics, from ones aimed at expanding access to safe, equitable...
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Keeping life engaging for people with Alzheimer’s
By Dr. Greg Jicha University of Kentucky Adapting activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for maintaining their engagement and well-being. As Alzheimer’s progresses, activities that were once routine...
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December’s Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on heart-healthy tips
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky introduced a year-long initiative to improve Kentuckians’ health last month, dubbed “Our Healthy Kentucky Home,” and this month the campaign focuses on heart...
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Herald-Leader investigation finds Ky. health inspectors still behind in annual nursing home inspections
A Lexington Herald-Leader investigation found that despite a slow reduction of a backlog of pandemic-era annual nursing home inspections in Kentucky, the state still has a long way to go,...