Category: YOUR HEALTH
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CDC names top 10 public health achievements in past decade, including tobacco control; Ky. still leads nation in tobacco use
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have named the top 10 public health achievements of the last decade. They include controlling infectious diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis; fighting tobacco use;...
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Pew gives Ky. a “C” for looking after dental health of children
Kentucky received a “C” grade from the Pew Children’s Dental Campaign for meeting the dental health needs of children, the same grade it was given last year. The Courier-Journal reports the...
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Slap on sunscreen, avoid UV rays this Memorial Day Weekend
This Friday has been designated “Don’t Fry Day,” a reminder to sun worshippers to be mindful of the dangers of skin cancer on Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the...
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Never leave kids in a hot car, officials say in press conference planned even before Louisville toddler died
Following a 2-year-old Louisville boy’s death from hyperthermia after he was left alone in a hot car Saturday, health officials warned of the dangers of vehicle-related heat stroke at a news...
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Flexibility Act would give states more Medicaid authority, but it could mean that fewer children would have health coverage
MEDICAID PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL STATE SPENDING Children’s advocates are concerned the proposed State Flexibility Act would result in more children living without health insurance in Kentucky. The act “would repeal...
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New Kentucky optometry law prompting legislators in other states to consider same or similar changes
Now that Kentucky lawmakers have allowed optometrists to expand their scope of care, legislators in Nebraska, South Carolina and Texas may follow suit. They are looking at legislation that would allow...
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Studies conclude cigarette packaging misleading, needs changes
Tobacco manufacturers have misled consumers about the risks of their products and action is needed to help consumers make informed decisions about the products they intend to buy, three studies...
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Two nutrition workshops will address school lunch, local foods, childhood obesity
Two workshops focusing on school nutrition and the overall health of Kentucky children will be hosted at the end of next month. The Coordinated School Health Institute workshop will focus...
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Employers will have to pay 8 percent more for employee health insurance next year
“Employers will likely face health-care cost increases of 8.5 percent in 2012, but they’ll mitigate that burden by pushing more costs onto employees and making other changes to benefits,” reports...
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky asks Kentuckians to participate in online survey about state’s health issues
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is seeking participants for an ongoing survey to identify the most important health issues facing Kentucky. Responses to the online survey are due by...