Author: Melissa Patrick
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U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth says Bevin’s Medicaid plan won’t be approved, should be withdrawn; Bevin aide says call is political
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth Democratic U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth of Louisville called on Republican Gov. Matt Bevin to withdraw his proposal to reshape Kentucky’s Medicaid program at a news conference...
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Kentuckians can submit comments about Gov. Matt Bevin’s Medicaid plan until federal officials render a final decision
The 30-day federal public comment period for Gov. Matt Bevin’s new Medicaid plan ended Oct. 8, but the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it will continue to...
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90% of public comments opposed Bevin’s Medicaid plan, but some tell feds that Ky. voted for him to get rid of Obamacare
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 1,750 Kentuckians submitted comments about Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan for Medicaid during the federal public comment period that ended Oct. 8 and the...
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National Drug Take-Back Day is Oct. 22; Ky. has 194 prescription drop boxes and many State Police posts will participate
Kentuckians are encouraged to turn in any unused or expired prescription drugs Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Drug Take-Back. The service is...
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Ky. tops nation in share of kids ever diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; here are facts and fiction about it
While almost one in five of Kentucky’s children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, myths and misinformation about the condition are common. Percent of Youth Aged 4-17 Ever...
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Children and teens should see the doctor for any signs of a concussion; sometimes symptoms don’t show up for several days
A person doesn’t have to be knocked unconscious to have a concussion, so it’s important to recognize the symptoms and seek medical attention quickly if warning signs appear. Children hit...
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Study finds that frequent consumption of energy drinks, even without alcohol, is associated with more frequent drunk driving
Image: childrensmd.org Energy drinks don’t have to be combined with alcohol to increase the risk of drunk driving, according to a new study. Researchers had already found that frequent mixing...
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Many Kentuckians still defer or delay health care and prescription medications due to cost
One in five Kentuckians aged 18 to 65 are delaying medical care or going without it due to cost, according to a study done for the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky....
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Appalachian Health Hack-a-thon has innovative solutions around obesity, diabetes and substance abuse; many from students
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News SOMERSET, Ky. – In just three days’ time, 160 people came up with 19 innovative solutions to three of Appalachian Kentucky’s most challenging health...
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Kentucky Hospital Association will be part of a national effort to reduce infections, other acquired conditions, and readmissions
The Kentucky Hospital Association says it will again be part of a national effort to reduce preventable hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions. “Kentucky hospitals work very hard to provide the highest...