Day: December 23, 2024
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Northern Kentucky schools and health department unite to dispose of vapes and educate students
“The Northern Kentucky Health Department is disposing of vapes confiscated from students at local schools as part of an effort to not only be environmentally friendly but also to educate...
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Tips for lowering your risk of kidney stones
By Dr. Peter Sawaya University of Kentucky Kidney stones are common. In the United States, one in 11 individuals will be affected by them at some point in their life....
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Appalachian Regional Healthcare launch initiative to boost rural health support for Kentucky farmers
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Appalachian Regional Healthcare have launched a new program aimed at improving health care access, outcomes and overall wellness for rural farmers...
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Floyd, Knott, Lawrence counties are certified as Recovery Ready Communities, totaling 21 since May 2023
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three more Kentucky counties have been certified as Recovery Ready Communities, signaling that they have the services needed to help their residents recover from...
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In final drawing, Kentucky awards 12 more medical marijuana licenses
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky awarded 12 additional medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a final drawing held Dec. 16 at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. Sam Flynn, executive...