Category: HEALTH POLICY
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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....
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Suzanne Craig, public health supervisor in Western Kentucky, wins 2024 Gil Friedel Memorial Health Policy Award
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Suzanne Craig, public health supervisor at the Green River District Health Department, is the latest winner of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s Gil...
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Kentucky AG challenges Biden’s minimum staffing rule for nursing homes
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky is joining 19 other states in challenging a Biden administration rule that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes. The nursing home industry has...
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky says Amendment 2 is bad for children’s health
Kentucky Health News In a two-page document titled, “Amendment 2 is Bad for the Health of Kentucky Kids,” the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky describes ways taking money away from...
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Gov. Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy on Kentucky minors
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Lifeline at...
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Study finds many racial and ethnic minorities don’t receive free preventive care, which should be available under the ACA
By Alex Hoagland and Michal Horný The Conversation Even though preventive care is supposed to be free by law for millions of Americans thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable...
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42 state attorneys general call for surgeon general’s warning on social media platforms
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that Kentucky is part of a bi-partisan coalition of 42 attorneys general who are calling for federal legislation...
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Medical marijuana is on the ballot in over 100 counties and cities across Kentucky
More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November that asks voters if they want to allow businesses to operate as licensed medical marijuana growers,...
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Sen. Stephen Meredith named Kentucky Hospital Association Legislative Champion
The Kentucky Hospital Association has recognized state Sen. Stephen Meredith as a 2024 KHA Legislative Champion for his outstanding service and leadership in the Kentucky General Assembly. The award was...
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FDA issues new guidelines requiring all women with dense breasts be informed of this after a mammogram
By: Dr. Aurela Clark University of Kentucky In September, new guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require that all women receive information about their breast density following...