Category: HEALTH POLICY
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Kentucky has fewer counties in White House Coronavirus Task Force ‘red zone’ but nine moved into it while 13 moved out
Table from White House Coronavirus Task Force report; for a larger version, click on it. —– Kentucky Health News Kentucky got a better report from the White House Coronavirus Task...
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Ky. study shows syringe exchange programs decrease infections associated with IV drug use, could result in ‘big money saved’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new analysis of Medicaid claims data suggests that Kentucky counties with syringe-service programs have slightly lower rates of diseases associated with intravenous drug...
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Kentucky stays on four-week elevated plateau of new coronavirus cases, but hits a new high for an official Mon.-Sun. reporting week
Kentucky Health News chart based on state data; for a larger version, click on it. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While Kentucky remains on a rough, elevated plateau...
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Substance-use research at UK aims to slash ODs, quash hepatitis C, help pregnant and incarcerated women, and much more
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Research about substance abuse has become a major enterprise at the University of Kentucky, legislators heard last week as they got an update on UK...
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Nearly half of teenagers who use electronic cigarettes say they want to quit; there are several programs to help them
Photo from Your Teen magazine —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly half of teens who use electronic cigarettes said in a national survey that they wanted to quit,...
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State records fourth-highest number of new virus cases, but positive-test rate falls below 5 percent for first time in 30 days
Kentucky Health News chart; daily figures are adjusted slightly after initial report. —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky recorded its fourth highest daily total of new coronavirus cases...
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As last days of summer approach and pandemic continues, here are many tips to navigate outdoor and social gatherings safely
Barbecues can be risky. (Photo from High Speed Training blog, The Hub) —– First, remember that any such gathering needs to be small. Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on July 20...
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Life with the virus: Derby will have no fans, some schools abandon in-person teaching; intensive-care cases jump
Kentucky Health News graph; state Department for Public Health data —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The novel coronavirus continued to cause novel developments in Kentucky on Friday, as Churchill Downs announced that...
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High schools stick to football plans, but Beshear could still blow the whistle; 14 covid-19 deaths raise state’s three-day total to 38
Huey Cornelius, 81, of Lexington, was the covid-19 victim the governor highlighted at his briefing. —– By Mary Meehan and Al Cross Kentucky Health News As numbers of coronavirus cases...
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Multimedia campaign aims to get Kentucky children immunized, reverse pandemic-driven decline in their vaccination rates
A new multimedia campaign is designed to reverse a big decline in Kentucky children’s vaccination rates. “Raise Your Guard, KY” urges Kentuckians to get themselves and their families back on...