Tag: workforce
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UK’s Rural Public Health Scholars program aims to increase rural workforce
By Jonathan Greene University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky College of Public Health has launched a Rural Public Health Scholars program, an initiative designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers...
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Kentucky to receive more than $1.5 million for its Recovery Housing Program
Kentucky Health News Kentucky is set to receive $1,501,532 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Recovery Housing Program, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced May 12....
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General Assembly authorizes $28 million for a new, health care focused campus at SKyCTC in Glasgow
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in Glasgow has received $28 million in state funding to spend on rebuilding its health campus. The funds...
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WDRB: Kentucky Nurses Association calls for improvements to health care workforce violence law
“Recent violent attacks against health care workers in Kentucky have prompted renewed calls for stronger workplace safety protections, as medical professionals warn that the violence could worsen the state’s ongoing...
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UK partners with Transylvania University to address state’s health care workforce shortage
Kentucky Health News As part of the University of Kentucky‘s Advancing Kentucky Together Network, UK and Transylvania University have entered into a partnership to address the state’s health care workforce...
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CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundation offers 14 health care scholarships for people in their market areas
CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundation has announced 14 scholarships totaling more than $34,000 to support aspiring health care professionals across their Kentucky communities, including Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London, Nicholasville and Mount...
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EKU and Anthem announce continuation of Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship
Kentucky Health News Eastern Kentucky University and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky announced Wednesday, Jan. 29 a continuation of a scholarship aimed at increasing the number of...
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New Kentucky program aims to turn recovery into career pathway
By Nadia Ramlagan Kentucky News Connection A statewide program in Kentucky aims to provide credentialing and pathways to a career in social work for people in substance use disorder recovery....
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Legislative panel talks about health care with UK Board of Trustees at annual retreat
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky hosted a legislative panel on Oct. 16 focused on health care to kick off the 2024 Board of Trustees annual...
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UK board approves Advancing Kentucky Together Network, a new program to address health of state
Kentucky Health News A plan to address the growing health, education and workforce needs across the state called the Advancing Kentucky Together Network has been approved by the University of...