Tag: health journalism
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KET examines successful recoveries from opioid addiction, airs a forum to discuss Kentucky’s opioid crisis
Kentucky Educational Television is airing “Journey to Recovery,” a documentary that looks at Kentucky’s opioid epidemic and explores the state’s available treatment options through personal stories of recovery. The program,...
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Newspapers big and small tackle Kentucky’s opioid epidemic
The opioid epidemic, and the growing concern about stronger and more lethal painkillers, is getting plenty of coverage by major news outlets in Kentucky, one of the states most troubled...
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PBS NewsHour looks at Kentucky’s Medicaid expansion, governor’s plans to change it and his predecessor’s reaction
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/kentuckys-medicaid-expansion-aca-soon-change/
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Foundation for a Healthy Ky. granted $1 million in 2016, pushing 15-year total above $26 million; plans more smoke-free work
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky awarded grants in 2016 totaling a little more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations and community health coalitions working to improve Kentucky’s health. That...
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Surgeon UK ousted has his say in Lexington TV report
A renowned surgeon barred from practicing or teaching at the University of Kentucky for abusive behavior said in a television interview this month that “I think you have to be...
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The hospital ER you visit may be in your insurance network, but your ER doctor may not be, and that could cost you big money
You go to the emergency room of a hospital, choosing it because it’s in the network of your health insurer. But then you get a big bill because the ER...
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Ignore the election and shop around for the best deal on subsidized health insurance, columnist advises
While major changes in health insurance seem likely as a result of the election, “That doesn’t mean you should avoid signing up for 2017 insurance coverage,” writes Trudy Lieberman of...
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Journalists gather to hear why and how to cover health, get a myriad of story ideas, sources and approaches
SLADE, Ky. — Kentucky journalists interested in covering health got plenty of information and hopefully some inspiration Friday at “Covering Health: A News Workshop” at Natural Bridge State Resort Park....
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3 ET Monday is deadline to register for Covering Health: A News Workshop, to be held Friday, Nov. 11, at Natural Bridge; it’s FREE
Natural Bridge State Resort Park is near the Mountain Parkway. Kentucky faces many unique health challenges, but they don’t get enough news coverage, which hamstrings the state and its communities...
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Nov. 11 Health Coverage Workshop offers something for all journalists, even their bosses
Kentucky faces many unique health challenges, but they don’t get enough news coverage, which hamstrings the state and its communities from fully addressing their health problems. These challenges and how...