Author: Melissa Patrick
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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...
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Coalition: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will result in ‘deep’ safety net cuts; says proposed cuts to provider taxes are harmful
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A coalition that works to meet the basic needs of Kentuckians provided an update June 17 on state and federal policies that impact the...
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WKYT-TV: Proposed Medicaid cuts could put 35 Kentucky hospitals at risk of closing
In a letter to President Donald Trump, U.S. Senate Democrats have raised concerns about the risk his “Big Beautiful Bill” will have on rural hospitals. The letter lists 338 of...
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Kentucky to award grants worth $5 million for opioid research, innovation
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission will award $5 million in grant money for research projects and “innovative approaches to developing and implementing effective novel...
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Tips for talking to your health care providers
By Tess Smith-Thomas University of Kentucky No matter how old you are, talking to health care providers can be stressful. Whether it’s for a routine wellness visit or in the...
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Turn ‘anger into action,’ says Kentuckian leaving American Medical Association presidency
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In his final address as president of the American Medical Association, Kentucky’s Dr. Bruce A. Scott called on the medical community to turn its “anger...