Month: June 2025
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4 more cases of measles confirmed in Kentucky; public health official urges vaccination
Update July 6, 2025: On June 30, the Kentucky Department for Public Health reported another measles case had been reported in Fayette County. This case is connected to the outbreak...
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GOP-backed cuts to Medicaid, food assistance would hurt their red states, say Democratic governors
(Update, June 30, 2025: The U.S. Senate advanced its budget bill on Saturday, June 28, on a 51-49 vote. On Monday, June 30, the Senate began voting on amendments to...
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Medicaid renewals for children begin July 1, after a five-year pause
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting July 1, Kentucky families must once again complete annual Medicaid renewals for their children, following a five-year pause on the requirement that began...
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Don’t let summer boredom default to screen time
By Dr. Angela Houchin University of Kentucky Summer is in full swing, but for many kids, the excitement of no school has already been tempered by their greatest nemesis: boredom....
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Free Health for a Change webinar aims to help providers grow skills to help care for opioid exposed infants
Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Recognizing and Responding to Opioid Exposed Infants.” It will be Wednesday, July 23,...
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A conversation with Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s new health cabinet secretary
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Dr. Steven Stack says Kentucky, which already struggles with poor health, is “on the cusp of having a significant backslide” if the federal government cuts...
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Dr. John Langefeld to become new commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health on July 1
Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday, June 17, that Dr. John Langefeld will become the new commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health on July 1. Langefeld...
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Harmful algal bloom confirmed on Herrington Lake, people urged to limit exposure where it’s present
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is warning people to limit exposure to the water in certain areas of Herrington Lake that are experiencing a harmful algal...
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Researchers call for a broader campaign to stop youth vaping that includes both health risks and underlying motives for use
By Adriana Espinosa and Lesia M. Ruglas The Conversation Tobacco use in a variety of forms is common in adolescent life today, with more than 2.25 million youth using tobacco...
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Tips on skin cancer prevention, water safety and heat protection
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With the first official day of summer behind us, it’s time to think about how to stay safe from some of the health risks...