Category: FEATURED
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood/Covington named best regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report; with five more listed among best
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Six Kentucky hospitals have been named among the nation’s “Best Regional Hospitals” in the annual ranking by the U.S. News & World Report magazine....
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Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary approved for operation
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary is expected to open in the fall, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. “Great news, Kentucky — today, we approved...
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Louisville reports another case of measles, bringing total cases in Kentucky to 14
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Louisville has confirmed a second case of the highly contagious measles, bringing the total cases in Kentucky to 14. Dr. Kris Bryant, the associate medical...
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7 things doctors wish families knew this back-to-school season
StatePoint Media As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. “As...
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Health officials discuss impacts of looming Medicaid cuts for hospitals, talk about what comes next
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” makes drastic changes to how Kentucky’s hospitals are paid and could result in cuts to services or...
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Markey Cancer Center researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer...
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Federal food assistance changes could hit Kentucky hard
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Nearly 600,000 Kentuckians got help buying food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in June, according to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. But...
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FDA authorizes the sale of Juul’s tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes, after previous ban
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul Labs’ e-cigarettes, which had been banned previously out of concerns for the...
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Protect workers from heat: Know the dangers, act early
By Rebecca Honaker University of Kentucky Heat is a serious workplace hazard that can cause illness — or even death — if proper precautions aren’t taken. While outdoor workers face...
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$4.3 million awarded from workforce investment fund, aimed at improving healthcare workforce shortage
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has awarded $4.3 million to 28 postsecondary healthcare programs across the state, providing training scholarships to more than...