Author: Melissa Patrick
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Ky. leads U.S. in emphysema (COPD), but study shows fewer COPD hospitalizations in Ky. places with smoke-free laws
Click on image for larger version People who live in smoke-free communities are less likely to be hospitalized for emphysema, according to a study by the University of Kentucky‘s College of...
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At National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit, Beshear cites Kentucky’s successes
Gov. Steve Beshear told attendees at the 2014 National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit in Atlanta on Wednesday about the progress Kentucky has made in the last two years in its...
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Season has arrived for poison ivy, oak and sumac; here’s plenty of advice on how to deal with them and their rashes
Leaves of three, let them be. This old childhood rhyme still holds true today,well at least for poison oak and poison ivy. Poison sumac has seven to 13 leaflets on...
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Here are spring-cleaning tips to help allergy sufferers
Spring cleaning often stirs up dust and pet dander, and can leave a strong scent of cleaning supplies in the air. All can cause those with allergies to reach for...
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Louisville jails sign up inmates for health coverage to save the state money; other jails around state may follow suit
Louisville jails are holding daily health insurance sign-ups for released inmates, Chris Kenning reports for The Courier-Journal. Most inmates qualify for expanded Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,...
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Kentuckians who ran into problems signing up for insurance on state website get a second chance through April 11
Kentuckians who had trouble starting or completing their application during the open enrollment period can still apply for subsidies and purchase health coverage at Kynect.ky.gov through midnight April 11. This applies...
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Study says children who have less screen time show benefits in all areas of their lives, though not immediately
It’s hard enough for parents to set expectations for children when everyone can see an immediate result, like a clean room or a grade; it is even harder to set...
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State will reopen health-insurance enrollment for eight days, starting Friday, citing heavy demand
Kentucky will extend its deadline to sign up for insurance under federal health reform, citing a surge of last minute applications. Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentuckians will be...
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Kentucky hospitals list their community benefits
Kentucky hospitals estimated that they contributed nearly $2.18 billion to their communities in 2012, up from $1.96 billion the previous year, says a report compiled from information provided by the hospitals...
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New County Health Rankings report shows same counties at top and bottom, but many have shown moves in the rankings this year
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The fifth annual County Health Rankings report shows that some Kentucky counties have made great improvements in their rankings over the last five years,...