Author: Melissa Patrick
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Flu season is here; the best defense against the flu is a vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine was lower in South America this year than last season, a measure used to predict how...
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Free webinar on taking action to reduce cancer disparities scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15, by health foundation
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Taking ACTION to Reduce Cancer Disparities.” It will be held Friday, Nov. 15, from noon to...
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Every household can get four free Covid-19 tests through the mail; expiration dates on some old tests extended
Kentucky Health News Kentuckians can now order free at-home Covid-19 test kits from the federal government and are encouraged to order them to have on hand before the holiday season...
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Tips for dealing with seasonal allergies as we head into fall
By Dr. Arfa Faiz UK HealthCare For many Kentuckians, the early signs of fall mean the onset of seasonal allergies, and finding the best treatment can feel overwhelming. From Claritin...
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky says Amendment 2 is bad for children’s health
Kentucky Health News In a two-page document titled, “Amendment 2 is Bad for the Health of Kentucky Kids,” the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky describes ways taking money away from...
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‘Instead of incarcerating disease, start treating disease:’ Kentuckians in recovery talk solutions
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians in recovery say the state needs to better educate youth about addiction, digitize expungement for certain crimes and make harm reduction and community-based services...
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Food safety tips during power outages
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Hurricane Helene brought power outages across the state, which means Kentuckians need to be mindful of food safety when it comes to their refrigerated...
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Five Kentucky projects receive grants to help Appalachians in recovery
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has received $1.9 million in grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission, which will be given to five projects that will create or expand...
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Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville signs letter of intent to join Deaconess Health System
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Hopkinsville’s Jennie Stuart Health has signed a non-binding letter of intent to join Deaconess Health System, headquartered in Evansville, Ind. “Rural hospitals today are facing...
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UK HealthCare hires more than 300 nurses in program aimed at addressing workforce shortage
By Alexa Wingate University of Kentucky As part of the latest step to hire thousands of health-care workers over the next decade, UK HealthCare has hired more than 300 registered...