Author: Melissa Patrick
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Leitchfield passes smoking ban to take effect Jan. 1
Grayson County (Wikipedia image) Leitchfield, the seat of Grayson County in west-central Kentucky, will become smoke-free on New Year’s Day. The Leitchfield City Council voted 4-1 on Sept. 19 for the...
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Just over half of Ky. students are in schools with 100% tobacco-free policies; Warren, Russell county districts share successes
The state Department of Public Health has created videos to showcase the success of two Kentucky school districts in becoming 100 percent tobacco-free schools in hopes of encouraging other school districts...
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U.S. attorney general hears from Central Ky. families of overdose victims, who offer suggestions on what needs to be done
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch attended events in Lexington and Richmond this week as part of the first national Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, Bill Estep reports for...
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Annual health forum looked at connections between health and the economy
The relationship between health and the economy in creating healthy communities was the focus of the 14th annual Howard L. Bost Memorial Health Policy Forum in Lexington Sept. 19. The...
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Genetic testing is an option if you have a family history of breast cancer; regardless, if over 40 get an annual mammogram
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, making it a good time to consider talking to your primary-care provider about genetic testing if you have a family history of breast cancer....
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Several Kentucky hospitals are now certified as ‘Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner’ ready facilities
Three Kentucky hospital systems have become the first in the state to obtain certification that demonstrates their ability to provide 24 hour response for sexual assault victims. The newly certified...
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Health advocacy group that opposes new Medicaid proposal to hold eight community forums across the state to discuss it
This story was updated on 9/23/16. Kentucky Voices for Health will host eight community forums across the state to discuss Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed changes to the state’s Medicaid program...
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Kentucky’s breastfeeding rate is one of the lowest in the U.S.
Photo: Kybreastfeeding.com (Click link for more information) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says breastfeeding is a key strategy to improve public...
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Louisville man, 73, first this year to die from West Nile virus; officials remind Kentuckians to wear bug repellent when outside
State health officials have confirmed that a 73-year-old Louisville man died from the West Nile Virus during the week ended Sept. 17. Beth Fisher, spokeswoman for the Cabinet for Health and...
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Ky. confirms 10 flu cases; vaccination (not nasal spray) urged, but some experts tell seniors to wait a bit for best protection
image: www.lex18.com State health officials report that Kentucky has 10 confirmed cases of influenza already this year, suggesting flu season could be starting early. The cases are in Bullitt, Fayette...