Tag: women’s health
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Kentucky Voices for Health annual meeting is Dec. 10
Kentucky Health News Kentucky Voices for Health‘s annual meeting on Dec. 10 will be dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Kentuckians. The meeting will be held at the...
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Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A pregnant woman who wants an abortion is suing in Jefferson Circuit Court to challenge Kentucky laws banning the procedure, the American Civil Liberties Union...
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Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy
By Ting Zhang and Jianying Zhang The Conversation Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent...
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WIC program updates to expand nutrition access for Kentucky moms, babies
Nadia Ramlagan Kentucky News Connection A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and beans, whole grains such as quinoa and cornmeal, and more money...
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Sponsors and advocates celebrate at ceremonial signing of “Momnibus” bill
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Sponsors and advocates of a bipartisan bill aimed at improving Kentucky’s dismal maternal mortality rate — dubbed the “Momnibus” bill — celebrated its passage...
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Eight Healthy Kentucky Champions named by Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky; winner of Friedell Award announced Oct. 8
Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has announced its 2024 class of Healthy Kentucky Champions. The awards recognize individuals for their dedication to improving the health of...
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Kentucky’s last abortion clinic says Bevin is trying to shut it down, gets restraining order
Without even having a hearing, a federal judge has ordered the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services not to close Kentucky’s only remaining abortion clinic.”The order issued Friday by...
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State Senate panel OKs bill to deny most taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood; Ky. affiliate gave up funding in 2015
Feb. 22 Update : SB 8 passed out of the full Senate with a 31-6 vote and now heads to the House for consideration. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News...
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Bills to ban abortion after 20 weeks, require ultrasound exams pass General Assembly in unusual Saturday session
Editors: The first version of this story was published Friday. It has been revised to reflect Saturday’s legislative action and Monday’s lawsuit. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky....
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House and Senate move bills to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy and require ultrasounds; could be law by Saturday
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Republicans passed two major anti-abortion bills out of legislative committees Wednesday, Jan. 4, in hopes of enacting them into law...