Tag: public health
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UK researcher calls for change in state law to allow syringe exchange program to curb hepatitis C epidemic in Eastern Ky.
Despite the benefits associated with syringe- or needle-exchange programs in preventing the spread of hepatitis C, Kentucky law still prohibits them, and a researcher from the University of Kentucky is...
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Teen use of e-cigarettes doubles in past year but may equal nicotine patches in helping smokers to quit or cut back
E-cigarettes use battery-operated products that turn nicotine and other chemicals into vapor to be inhaled by the user. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, may actually benefit smokers who want to quit...
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Dr. Hernandez, dead at 84, remembered as public-health leader, especially for women
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, for Dr. Calixto “Carlos” Hernandez, a Cuban refugee who was a leader in Kentucky’s public-health system and commissioner of the state health department...
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Ky. Rural Health Association seeks nominations by Aug. 20 for annual award honoring health service to rural Kentuckians
The Kentucky Rural Health Association is seeking nominations for this year’s recipient of the Dan Martin Award, an annual honor for an individual who has provided many years of service...
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State health department asks Kentuckians to help improve the state’s health by commenting on improvement plan by Aug. 1
Yes, Kentucky ranks first in smoking and cancer deaths, 10th in obesity and poorly in other health measurements, but Kentuckians can help improve the state’s health status by giving their thoughts...
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Free HIV testing available from health departments and community-based health groups in June; key to AIDS prevention
In honor of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, community-based organizations and local health departments are hosting free HIV testing throughout the month of June. HIV is an infection...
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Deadly, drug-resistant bacteria are becoming more common in Kentucky hospitals; key lawmaker wants to require public reporting
Nightmarish, drug-resistant bacteria that cause deadly infections are becoming more common in Kentucky hospitals, and a leading legislator on health issues says they should be required to report each case....
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Health departments raise, or try to raise, tax rates to offset state cuts, higher benefit costs and Medicaid payment problems
Some county health departments are trying, and others may try, to increase property-tax rates to make up for Medicaid shortfalls, program cuts and the rising costs of employee benefits so...
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New website for after-school programs promotes ‘Drink Right, Move More and Snack Smart’ to fight childhood obesity
To combat the country’s childhood obesity epidemic, ChildObesity180, a new initiative from Tufts University, has launched Healthy Kids Hub, a website with resources for out-of-school-time programs, encouraging kids to develop...
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U of L dean says $50 billion in annual health costs could be saved if Americans just walked more
Small changes in health behavior can have a huge impact on the public’s overall health and well-being, and during National Public Health Week discussions last week, Dr. Craig Blakely, the...