Category: EVENTS
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In first gubernatorial debate, Cameron says he could sign a medical-cannabis bill; Keck favors exceptions to abortion law
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Attorney General Daniel Cameron said Tuesday night that he could sign a medical-marijuana bill as governor if it law-enforcement and medical experts “can get...
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Unvaccinated attendee of big revival has state’s third case of measles in 3 months; Ky. ranks very low in measles vaccinations
An unvaccinated Jessamine County resident who attended the large, spontaneous revival at Asbury University has Kentucky’s third reported case of measles in three months, the state Department for Public Health...
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Second Appalachian Gathering for Recovery Solutions March 9
The second Appalachian Gathering for Recovery Solutions aims to provide opportunities for in-person communication and networking among recovery programs and resources in Eastern Kentucky. It is a free, one-day gathering...
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KET panel discusses bill to legalize medical cannabis in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Proponents and opponents of a bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky were on KET‘s Jan. 30 edition of “Kentucky Tonight,” with proponents saying...
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Free online forum to discuss state health legislation Tue., Jan. 31
Kentucky Voices for Health, an advocacy group, will hold a legislative forum at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday, Jan. 31. The forum will be held online and is free to attend,...
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National Rural Health Day is Nov. 17; Kentucky Rural Health Association’s annual conference is Nov. 16 and 17
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Thursday, Nov. 17 is 12th annual National Rural Health Day, a day set aside to bring an increased awareness of rural-health related issues. “National...
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State’s opioid-settlement money should be used for housing and transportation, other needs, speakers tell commission
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 100 people attended the fifth town hall of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to suggest how to spend the state’s $478 million...
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Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour Nov. 5-6; sleep experts say standard time is the better one for health and safety
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s almost time to “fall back” one hour into standard time, which sleep specialists say is better for our health because it more closely...
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Denise Hall awarded Gil Friedell Health Policy Award for her substance-use prevention efforts with youth in Trimble County
Denise Hall of Trimble County is this year’s winner of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s Gil Friedell Health Policy Award for her substance-use prevention efforts among youth. “Drug addiction is...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds eligible women to get a screening mammogram; doctor says they’re ‘proven to save lives’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Because breast cancer often shows up without any symptoms, getting a mammogram is one of the most important things a woman can do to...