Tag: children’s health
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Put mental health on the back-to-school checklist
By Mary Shea University of Kentucky Back to school is a busy time for everyone with lots of items on the checklist – school supplies, making sure your child is...
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7 things doctors wish families knew this back-to-school season
StatePoint Media As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. “As...
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Medicaid renewals for children begin July 1, after a five-year pause
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting July 1, Kentucky families must once again complete annual Medicaid renewals for their children, following a five-year pause on the requirement that began...
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Don’t let summer boredom default to screen time
By Dr. Angela Houchin University of Kentucky Summer is in full swing, but for many kids, the excitement of no school has already been tempered by their greatest nemesis: boredom....
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Tips on skin cancer prevention, water safety and heat protection
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With the first official day of summer behind us, it’s time to think about how to stay safe from some of the health risks...
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Report: Childhood trauma in KY is taking economic toll
By Nadia Ramlagan Kentucky News Connection Childhood trauma is costing Kentucky millions each year, according to a new report released today by Kentucky Youth Advocates and Bloom Kentucky. The report...
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Ky. Make America Healthy Again task force meets for first time; chairs want focus on food quality, availability
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern During the first meeting of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force, lawmakers said they want to address food deserts and food quality,...
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Hot cars can be deadly; never leave kids in hot car
Sherri Hannan University of Kentucky Summer is nearly here, bringing with it hot, sunny days. And nowhere do you feel those hot temps more than in the car. A hot car is...
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Beshear asks people to flood phones with stories of how they benefit from Medicaid as Congress considers cuts
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News When it comes to persuading Congress to stop funding cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Andy Beshear said one of the most important things Americans can...
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UK HealthCare earns elite pediatric cancer care accreditation
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky UK HealthCare recently received pediatric specialty accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, a designation that marks high standards in treating...