Category: YOUR HEALTH
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As high court upholds health care law, Beshear orders creation of state insurance exchange; questions remain about Medicaid
Journalists wait to hear the Supreme Court’s ruling.(Associated Press photo by Evan Vucci) By Tara Kaprowy Kentucky Health News Voting 5-4, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal health-care reform...
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Swine flu killed nearly 300,000 worldwide, study finds
The swine flu of 2009, often referred to as H1NI, killed an estimated 284,500 people, making it 15 times more deadly than it was thought at the time of the...
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Expert: Health care landscape already changed, despite what Supreme Court decision is this week
Whether or not the federal health-care reform law is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow, initiatives are already in place that will change the way health care is delivered,...
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Pharmacies to offer free HIV tests as part of pilot program; no Ky. locations chosen yet
Getting tested for HIV may soon be as easy as going to the pharmacy to get a flu shot or blood pressure check. Pharmacies in 24 cities and rural communities...
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50,000 students to get more fruit, vegetables during the school day
More than 50,000 students in 125 Kentucky elementary schools will be able to eat fresh fruit and vegetables in the coming school year. The nutritious snacks will be provided as...
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UK hospital chosen to national program to improve breastfeeding rates
Photo courtesy of University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital has been chosen to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a national effort to improve breast feeding...
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Schools have big role to play in battling childhood obesity
Schools can make a powerful impact on battling the childhood obesity epidemic, but only when health and nutrition are seen as a way to improve student learning rather than take...
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Health care law ruling expected Thursday by Supreme Court
Associated Press photo by Alex Brandon The U.S. Supreme Court will issue its ruling on the constitutionality of the federal health-care reform law Thursday. As for the outcomes, Politico’s Jennifer...
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Kentucky first state to require license for diabetes educator; Beshear signed bill into law last week
Kentucky is the first state to require diabetes educators to be licensed, a move Gov. Steve Beshear that said will “raise the standards for diabetes management and care.” Beshear signed...
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Despite problems, managed care saved state $190 million in six months, official says
Though there have been plenty of bumps in the state’s move to managed care for 820,000 Kentuckians on Medicaid, Health and Family Services Cabinet Secretary Audrey Haynes told lawmakers Wednesday...