Category: HEALTH POLICY
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Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A pregnant woman who wants an abortion is suing in Jefferson Circuit Court to challenge Kentucky laws banning the procedure, the American Civil Liberties Union...
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State and national events celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 21
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The first day of the Kentucky Rural Health Association‘s annual conference, titled “Rooted & Reaching,” will be held Nov. 21, which falls on National...
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No Kentucky city or county voted to ban medical marijuana businesses in their borders
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern No counties or cities in Kentucky opted out of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in their borders after dozens had the chance to do...
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Pilot program expanded to divert some low-level offenders away from jail and into treatment
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A pilot program to divert some low-level offenders away from jail and into substance use disorder or mental health treatment is expanding into seven...
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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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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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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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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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Kentucky attorney general sues TikTok for its design to addict and harm youth
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing TikTok, accusing the social media platform of exploiting minors and being “designed to addict and otherwise harm” them....