Category: FEATURED
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Sponsors and advocates celebrate at ceremonial signing of “Momnibus” bill
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Sponsors and advocates of a bipartisan bill aimed at improving Kentucky’s dismal maternal mortality rate — dubbed the “Momnibus” bill — celebrated its passage...
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Halloween candy binges can overload the gut microbiome – a doctor explains how to minimize spooking helpful bacteria
By Christopher Damman The Conversation Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of...
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Republican lawmaker will renew efforts to make water fluoridation optional in Kentucky
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Republican lawmaker will once again push to end Kentucky’s requirement for certain utilities to add or adjust fluoride levels in drinking water. Rep. Mark...
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UK HealthCare offers cooking videos to patients tailored to chronic health conditions; also available on YouTube
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky UK HealthCare is revolutionizing patient education by bringing a series of cooking videos directly into hospital patient rooms that are aimed at supporting patients...
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Legislative panel talks about health care with UK Board of Trustees at annual retreat
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky hosted a legislative panel on Oct. 16 focused on health care to kick off the 2024 Board of Trustees annual...
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Health advocates say Amendment 2 would take money away from public education and health-related support programs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Health advocates gathered in Lexington Wednesday to voice strong opposition to Amendment 2, saying, if passed, it would divert money away from much needed...
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Study: Kentucky had big increase in expanding distribution of lifesaving naloxone
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky New research shows that among the four states participating in the HEALing Communities Study, Kentucky communities achieved the greatest increase in the distribution of...
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UK board approves Advancing Kentucky Together Network, a new program to address health of state
Kentucky Health News A plan to address the growing health, education and workforce needs across the state called the Advancing Kentucky Together Network has been approved by the University of...
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Addiction Recovery Care cuts more staff, facilities in response to payment cuts
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern The state’s largest provider of drug and alcohol treatment is making further cuts in staff and facilities as it faces steep cuts in Medicaid payments...
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Western Kentucky dental clinic a lifeline for many unable to access care
Nadia Ramlagan Kentucky News Connection A community dental clinic in Owensboro has helped more than 25,000 low-income residents access dental care. Suzanne Craig, the public health supervisor for the Green...