Author: Al Cross
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Kentucky schools can tap federal money to provide more school-based health services for students enrolled in Medicaid
Kentucky school districts can now use federal Medicaid funding to expand school-based health services, the state announced Friday. “The Medicaid state plan amendment will allow school districts to use federal...
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WVLK Radio will focus on the opioid epidemic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, with ‘Enough: Opioid Awareness Day’
WVLK Radio in Lexington will host a day-long program to talk about the opioid epidemic on Nov. 13 titled, “Enough: Opioid Awareness Day.” “We just thought it was a singular issue...
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State ends advisory against recreational use of Ohio River, maintains advisory for Briggs Lake Near Russellville
The state has ended the recreational public-health advisory it issued Sept. 26 due to harmful algal blooms in the Ohio River. “Results from recent water samples collected throughout the advisory...
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Medicaid program that pays employer-sponsored insurance premiums for employees has a new application process
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A program that will pay the premiums of working Medicaid members who have access to insurance through their employers has a “new and improved”...
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Is Bevin ‘trying to rip health care away from our families’? Is it true Beshear ‘sold out Kentucky’ in an opioid lawsuit? Here are facts.
Northern Kentucky debate (Photo by Albert Cesare, Cincinnati Enquirer) —– By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsHealth-related issues figure prominently in some of the final messages that the candidates for governor are delivering...
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Register by Friday, Nov. 8, for Covering Substance Abuse and Recovery: A Workshop for Journalists, in Ashland Nov. 15
Friday, Nov. 8 is the deadline to register for Covering Substance Abuse and Recovery: A Workshop for Journalists, to be held in Ashland, Ky., on Nov. 15. Space is limited;...
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E-cigarette users need to watch for symptoms of lung injury and should seek help immediately if detected, health officials warn
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illustration —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you use electronic cigarettes, contrary to current warnings, it’s important to watch for symptoms of...
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Two Kentuckians, one 13, among plaintiffs in 26-state lawsuit alleging Juul deceived children into using electronic cigarettes
Two Kentuckians are suing Juul Labs, the manufacturer of the most popular electronic cigarette, claiming that the company used deceptive marketing practices to attract children. They are part of a consolidated...
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Kentucky and Ohio researchers get $5.7 million grant to improve Appalachian colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care rates
Researchers in Kentucky and Ohio have received a $5.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to increase colororectal cancer screenings and follow-up care among under-served people in Appalachia. The research will...
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Citing ‘pending legal challenge,’ Indiana suspends its Medicaid work requirements; lawsuit is fourth one to challenge them
Kaiser Family Foundation graphic —– Indiana’s Medicaid program has temporarily suspended its work and community-engagement requirements “due to a pending legal challenge,” according to an Indiana state news release. The lawsuit against Indiana...