Author: Melissa Patrick
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Beshear asks people to flood phones with stories of how they benefit from Medicaid as Congress considers cuts
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News When it comes to persuading Congress to stop funding cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Andy Beshear said one of the most important things Americans can...
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26
Kentucky Health News In partnership with local law enforcement, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day acts as a reminder to get rid of any unused or expired medications. The U.S....
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Auditor announces investigation of how Kentucky awarded medical cannabis licenses
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball plans to investigate how the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) processed license applications, she announced Thursday. Ball’s office will be...
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WDRB: Kentucky Nurses Association calls for improvements to health care workforce violence law
“Recent violent attacks against health care workers in Kentucky have prompted renewed calls for stronger workplace safety protections, as medical professionals warn that the violence could worsen the state’s ongoing...
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Telemedicine is a convenience, but offers challenges; UK Extension has a health literacy program to help
By Khushi Arora Kentucky Health News How people access health care has evolved over the years, changing not only how patients interact with their health care providers, but also how...
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Staying engaged while you age protects your brain
By Elizabeth Rhodus University of Kentucky Our lives are made up of one experience after the next, building and refining neural connections in our brains. Neural connections are like interconnecting...
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Survey finds Kentuckians struggle with health care, affordability and access
A survey by The Asclepius Initiative found that Kentuckians face significant challenges in affording and accessing health care, even with insurance, according to a news release from the group. “Even...
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Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy honors advocates who help create smoke-free communities
The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program honored advocates who are leading the way to enact smoke- and tobacco-free policies that...
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East Kentucky Diabetes Symposium held in Hazard addressed disease that impacts 1 in 5 people in region
Shaping Our Appalachian Region held its second East Kentucky Diabetes Symposium Friday, April 11, in Hazard to educate people about a disease that impacts 20% of the people who live...
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Flood-contaminated food can cause health risks; here are some food safety tips from Louisville health officials
Kentucky Health News As Kentuckians return to their homes after the flood to clean up, public health officials in Louisville warn that one of the biggest health risks is contaminated...