Category: OPINION
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Health Literacy Month reflects why Kentucky Health News exists; attention must be paid to health issues, including drug abuse
By Al Cross Editor and Publisher, Kentucky Health News Kentucky Heath News is in the business of health literacy: helping Kentuckians understand how to maintain and improve their health, and...
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Be wary of the complex pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment through Dec. 1, columnist advises
By Trudy Lieberman Community Health News Service Along with crunchy leaves and pumpkins, fall brings a slew of advertising for insurance plans that fill the gaps in Medicare coverage. Misleading...
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Rising drug prices put more pressure on Congress to act; advocates are optimistic, but drug makers are a powerful lobby
By Trudy Lieberman Community Health News Service Maybe – just maybe – Americans will get some relief from the relentlessly rising prices of pharmaceuticals. That, of course, depends on Congress...
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Opinion: Politicians are playing with fire when they erode support for mandatory childhood vaccinations
OPINION By F. Douglas Scutchfield and Al Cross Public health is the nexus of science and politics. Unfortunately, the two frequently do not mix well. A recent example involving childhood...
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Caregiving costs aren’t just for the elderly, health columnist says
Is the U.S. ready for a discussion about paying for caregiving, an increasingly vexing and costly problem for a growing number of Americans? The answer may be “yes.” It has...