Author: Al Cross
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In May 21 Democratic primary for governor, Beshear talks most about health care, but Edelen questions his past contributors
L-R: Former state auditor Adam Edelen, state House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins and Attorney General Andy Beshear answered questions from Matt Jones at a debate in Lexington April 24. (Associated Press photo...
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Ky. proposes ban on tattooing over scars, but won’t say why; public comment on proposal taken through May; hearing May 28
WFPL photo —– Kentucky health officials are proposing to ban tattooing over scars, without giving a reason for doing so, drawing criticism from doctors and tattoo artists, Lisa Gillespie reports for Louisville’s WFPL....
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State gets $9 million to address mental health in 3 school districts; survey finds teens statewide having more mental-health issues
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The school districts of Bullitt, Henderson and Warren counties will participate in a five-year, $9 million program to increase awareness of mental-health issues among...
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Boys’ suicides increased after release of show ’13 Reasons Why;’ third season coming; psychiatrist warns all families are at risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The rate of suicide among 10- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. increased 29% in the months after the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was first telecast...
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Chickenpox hits Northern Ky. Catholic-school student who sued after being barred from school and activities for lack of vaccination
Jerome Kunkel, 18, testified in Boone Circuit Court April 1. (Photo by Liz Dufour, Cincinnati Enquirer) —– The unvaccinated high-school student who recently lost a court battle over health-department enforcement...
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U of L moving to take over Jewish Hospital
“After trying to sell Jewish Hospital and other local operations for about two years, KentuckyOne Health may finally be close to striking a deal, according to an email obtained by the Courier Journal,” Morgan Watkins reports for...
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Making 21 legal age to buy tobacco products would help fight epidemic of electronic cigarettes among teens, legislator writes
Photo from Getty Images via Courier Journal —– By Sen. Julie Raque Adams Republished from the Courier Journal If you’re a mom like me, you’re likely alarmed over the recent...
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Tobacco-free school law, coming in 2020, is none too soon when e-cigarettes are epidemic among teens, Paducah doctor writes
Dr. Patrick Whitlow —– By Dr. Patrick Withrow Republished from The Paducah Sun Kentucky statewide student survey biannual evaluation to assess the extent of tobacco (nicotine), alcohol and drug use...
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Retired Ashland cardiologist gets five years in prison for fraud
Dr. Richard E. Paulus (Ashland Daily Independent file photo) —– A retired Ashland cardiologist has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution after...
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As e-cigarette epidemic grew among teens, state inspected fewer retailers; among those it did, violations rose; it lacks a full list
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Illegal sales of tobacco to Kentucky children have trended up in the last few years, according to the annual federal report that measures states’ progress in...