Tag: children’s health
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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...
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Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky is seeing a “very high” rate of respiratory illness, especially among children. “We are seeing somewhere between 10 to 20 patients each day...
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Kentucky Youth Advocates, partners announce 2025 policy priorities aimed at improving the lives of children
Kentucky Health News Kentucky Youth Advocates 2025 policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session focus on a wide range of topics, from ones aimed at expanding access to safe, equitable...