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As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

Without extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, Kentuckians will pay thousands of dollars more in annual premiums   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 28, 2025) – This morning, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined together to warn of rising health insurance costs as Kentuckians face steep premium increases due to Congress’s lack…

Kentucky joins 24 states and DC demanding funding be restored FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 28, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders from 24 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging the Trump administration over its unlawful decision to suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to low-income…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Because of the government shutdown, a benefit that helps more than 600,000 Kentucky families put food on the table is set to run out Saturday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture website says, “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.” The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Leaders in respiratory illness, cancer prevention and health communication, and maternal and child health were inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 17 in Lexington. The inductees were Gunnar Kennedy, Robin Vanderpool, Dr. Steve Davis, Dr. William Hacker,…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Improving Health Literacy in Your Community.” It will be Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. ET. Click here to register. The webinar aims to improve health literacy for the majority of people in the U.S.…

By Kelly GraysonUniversity of Kentucky Halloween is all about candy buckets, creative costumes and spooky fun, but it’s also a night where safety matters just as much as the sugar rush. From carving pumpkins to crossing the street, here are some quick tips to keep the night fun. Avoid pumpkin perils Carving pumpkins is a…

By Deborah YetterKentucky Lantern Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, Kentucky’s largest provider of treatment and recovery services, has announced its pending sale to Ethema Health Corp., a Palm Beach, Florida-based behavioral health company. ARC reported the potential sale in a news release Oct. 22, saying the two companies have “entered into a letter of…