Category: FEATURED
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Gov.-elect Andy Beshear says he’ll immediately rescind Gov. Matt Bevin’s Medicaid plan; Republicans are wary of legislating it
(Reuters photo by Harrison McClary) —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Governor-elect Andy Beshear says he will rescind Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s Medicaid plan, which includes, among other things,...
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50 Kentucky hospitals get semi-annual ratings on how well they protect patients from infections, injuries and other safety issues
One tab rating The Medical Center at Bowling Green, which got a C overall, breaks down how it did on infections. (For a larger version of the chart, click on the image.)...
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Community forum in Louisville addresses teen use of e-cigs
Claire Ramsey of Henry County led the discussion at Manual. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky students led a community forum about the epidemic of electronic cigarette use...
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Kentucky doctors and hospitals are changing the culture of opioid prescribing, acknowledging their role in spurring the epidemic
Dr. Philip Overall in the emergency room at St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, which has cut the unit’s opioid-prescription rates by half. (Photo by John Flavell for the Lexington Herald-Leader) —–...
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First Ky. Senior Hunger Summit brings awareness to issue, seeks solutions; nearly 3,000 Ky. seniors on waiting list for home meals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One in six Kentuckians older than 60 have faced the threat of hunger in the past year, prompting state officials to hold the first-ever...
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Kentucky schools can tap federal money to provide more school-based health services for students enrolled in Medicaid
Kentucky school districts can now use federal Medicaid funding to expand school-based health services, the state announced Friday. “The Medicaid state plan amendment will allow school districts to use federal...
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E-cigarette users need to watch for symptoms of lung injury and should seek help immediately if detected, health officials warn
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illustration —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you use electronic cigarettes, contrary to current warnings, it’s important to watch for symptoms of...
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Two Kentuckians, one 13, among plaintiffs in 26-state lawsuit alleging Juul deceived children into using electronic cigarettes
Two Kentuckians are suing Juul Labs, the manufacturer of the most popular electronic cigarette, claiming that the company used deceptive marketing practices to attract children. They are part of a consolidated...
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Kentucky and Ohio researchers get $5.7 million grant to improve Appalachian colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care rates
Researchers in Kentucky and Ohio have received a $5.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to increase colororectal cancer screenings and follow-up care among under-served people in Appalachia. The research will...
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Citing ‘pending legal challenge,’ Indiana suspends its Medicaid work requirements; lawsuit is fourth one to challenge them
Kaiser Family Foundation graphic —– Indiana’s Medicaid program has temporarily suspended its work and community-engagement requirements “due to a pending legal challenge,” according to an Indiana state news release. The lawsuit against Indiana...