Author: Al Cross
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Recovery in the Workplace Conference encouraged Kentucky employers to hire people who are in recovery from addiction
More than 150 attended the Recovery in the Workplace Conference. (Ky. Chamber of Commerce photo) —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A June 21 conference to encourage Kentucky businesses to offer...
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National poll shows some parents need to enforce better safety rules on fireworks; children’s sparklers can be dangerous, too
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As communities and families prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, some parents overlook the risks of burn and injury that fireworks pose for...
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Decision triggers Ky. law banning abortion unless woman faces risk of death or serious, permanent harm to a life-sustaining organ
Abortions were performed in this room at the Planned Parenthood center in Louisville. (Photo by Ryan C. Hermens, Lexington Herald-Leader) —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Abortion became illegal in Kentucky...
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First probable case of monkeypox is reported in Kentucky
Kentucky Health News Kentucky health officials announced Friday that the state’s first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a resident of Jefferson County. “The patient remains isolated, and...
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CDC says Covid-19 risk is growing in Ky.; it’s high in 22 counties and medium in 37; virus transmission levels are still high in 111
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This week’s federal Covid-19 risk map shows almost half of Kentucky’s counties at increased risk. The rankings are based on new coronavirus cases, hospital...
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Your brain needs proper diet and exercise, too; it’s something to remember in June, Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Photo illustration by Daniel de la Hoz, iStock/Getty Images Plus —– By Dr. Greg Jicha University of Kentucky Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. June is...
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Celebration of the life of Dr. Douglas Scutchfield is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at UK and will be livestreamed on YouTube
Dr. F. Douglas Scutchfield —– By the University of Kentucky College of Public Health An author, diplomat, doctor, editor, educator, father, founder, friend, grandfather, husband, mentor, researcher, veteran, and so...
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Ky. medical experts say Covid-19 will always be with us, but vaccines, therapies and preventive steps mean we can live with it
Top: “Kentucky Tonight” host Renee Shaw. Bottom right: Jon Klein, M.D. Bottom left, L to R: Mark Dougherty, M.D.; Ilhem Massaoudi, Ph.D.; Fadi Al Akhrass, M.D. (Edited screenshot of KET image) —– By Al Cross Kentucky...
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Covid-19 cases in Kentucky dropped 41% last week, after two weeks of steep increases; hospitalizations and deaths remain low
National Geographic map, adapted by Kentucky Health News, shows high infection rates during the last two weeks in McCracken, Boyle and Montgomery counties; for a larger version, click on it. —–...
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Town halls to discuss medical cannabis in Kentucky scheduled, one in Pikeville and one in Frankfort; two more are to be set
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The newly appointed 17-member Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee met for the first time Monday in Frankfort, where it reviewed Gov. Andy Beshear’s expectations and...