Author: Melissa Patrick
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Kentucky’s health departments are working on changes, to adapt to changing times
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Health departments across Kentucky come in all shapes and sizes, and typically work independently from each other to serve the specific needs of their...
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Americans do need to worry about Ebola: not about daily risk, but about the future if it is not contained, expert says
The Ebola virus isn’t a risk to Americans now, but will be “down the road” if the epidemic is not contained, says a crisis communication consultant who’s been working for...
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Collaboration, telemedicine save lives in rural Kentucky
Many rural women in Appalachia can now have their babies closer to home thanks to a partnership between Appalachian Regional HealthCare and UK HealthCare. UK HealthCare women’s health providers are...
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Doctors’ offices full; many patients worry their common cold is one of the serious illnesses recently reported in the news
Doctor’s offices are busier than usual this time of year not only because it’s cold and flu season, but also because of an increased worry patients have that they might...
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Study finds Tylenol and rest not best remedy for an aching back; movement, breathing and a strong body is the answer
Tylenol and rest as a cure for back pain is a thing of the past, instead the preferred treatment is to keep moving, according to a news release from the...
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Kentucky Medicaid members can change their managed-care organization until Dec. 12
The Kentucky Medicaid open enrollment period has begun, giving members an opportunity to change the managed-care organization that handles their coverage. Medicaid members can switch MCOs until Friday, Dec. 12....
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End of Daylight Saving Time, which can disrupt sleep pattern, is a good time to review your sleep habits, experts say
Sunday, Nov. 2, is the end of Daylight Saving Time this year and for those who already sleep poorly, it might mean further disruption to their sleep patterns. Turning our...
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KET will look at how Kentucky communities are fighting back against the heroin epidemic
Heroin use is sky-rocketing in certain areas of Kentucky and many communities are fighting back with local solutions. Host Renee Shaw and guest will share how communities are coming together...
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Students at elementary school in Bowling Green create walking trail to promote health and education
Ribbon cutting ceremony for walking trail Wednesday, Oct. 22 at T.C. Cherry Elementary School. Photo: Miranda Pederson/Daily News Students at T.C. Cherry Elementary School in Bowling Green came up with the...
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Study finds that signs that connect calories to activity are more effective than nutrition labels to change behavior
Most Americans don’t adjust their bad eating habits after reading nutrition labels, but when they are provided information that is easy to understand, like connecting the amount of exercise needed...