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MAHA-KY task force hears about school meals, farm-to-school challenges and physical education
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force met for the fourth time on Wednesday, Sept. 16, continuing with its focus on nutrition. Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (LRC photo) “For this period of time, from June to December, we’re going to make nutrition our number one priority,” Co-chair Sen.…
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Overnight Closures for High Friction Surfacing scheduled for US 27 in Jessamine County
Contract crews to apply high friction surface treatments to enhance safety LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled work for US 27. Lane closures will be necessary for high friction surface treatment to be applied. High friction surface treatments (HFST) are pavement safety applications which assist to reduce…
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Undergraduate research focus of alumni panel
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) — University of Kentucky faculty work with students not only in the classroom but in the lab, in the field and in the community to train them for their futures. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the Research Alumni Career Panel 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in…
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‘Research Made Possible’: John Gensel and Lyric Johnson on neurotrauma research
Podcast produced by UK Research Communications. To view captions, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the gear icon in the same area. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) — Breakthroughs in neuroscience are happening at the University of Kentucky’s Spinal…
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From campus to companion: UK student prepares service dog for life-changing role
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) — Spotting dogs in training around the University of Kentucky campus has become a familiar and heartwarming sight. But behind each wagging tail is a student handler helping prepare a future service dog for a life-changing role. Through UK’s branch of 4 Paws for Ability — a nonprofit organization based…
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Nonfatal drug overdose alert issued in 17 counties
Kentucky Health News Health officials issued an overdose alert in 17 Kentucky counties last week, reporting a surge in nonfatal drug overdoses. Since Sept. 11, hospitals in the Central Kentucky region have reported 67 suspected nonfatal overdose-related emergency visits, according to the alert issued by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The alert says…
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Medical grants for kids with disabilities available for Kentucky families
By Mark RichardsonPublic News Service Parents of children with disabilities in Kentucky can apply for grants to help offset the costs of medical services that traditional insurance plans do not cover. It is part of a plan by UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to bridge the gap between high fees for specialty medical services and a…
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Kentucky hospitals launch effort to stop violence against health care workers
The Kentucky Hospital Association and its 129 member hospitals have launched a new public service announcement aimed at raising awareness about violence against hospital and health care employees. They are also working to mobilize support to end the violence. “Violence in health care settings has reached alarming levels nationwide, with frontline workers – nurses,…
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Health column: Cold or allergies? Knowing the difference can help your kids breathe easier
By Dr. Shaunah RitterUniversity of Kentucky With kids back in school and the temperatures starting to dip, it’s almost time for the dreaded cold and flu season. But fall brings another challenge – ragweed pollen, dust and mold that can trigger seasonal allergies. When your child starts to sniffle, it can be hard to…
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Auditor: KY Medicaid wasted $800 million. Health secretary cites ‘significant inaccuracies.’
By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball alleges in a report released Wednesday that the state mismanaged about $800 million in taxpayer funds, resulting in payments to Medicaid managed care organizations at the same time other states were paying for the same patients. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and…