Study: Cervical cancer deaths drop in women under 25, researchers credit HPV vaccine; Ky. ranks 44th for HPV vaccine
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News A study, published in JAMA Network, shows the effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in reducing deaths from cervical cancer in women under 25....
For subsidized health insurance on Kynect to start Jan. 1, sign up by Dec. 15
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The last day to enroll in or change plans for federally subsidized health insurance on Kynect, the state-based marketplace, for coverage that starts Jan....
Grant application open to groups that work to prevent substance use/misuse in underserved communities
Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is accepting grant applications for its Partnerships for Success Grants, for programs that enhance and support grassroots work to prevent...
Kentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license. Advocates, critics weigh in.
By Jack BrammerKentucky Lantern Starting Jan. 1, Kentucky motorists will need an eye exam — either from an eye specialist or a free one from the state — to...
Who qualifies for a medical cannabis card in Kentucky and how do you get one?
Residents of Kentucky who need a medical cannabis card must first have proof of a qualifying medical condition and then must see a registered medical cannabis practitioner approved by...
Environmental Health temporarily relocating
Our Environmental Health office is temporarily relocating during building renovations! Environmental Health will be closed Friday, Dec. 6, and starting Monday, Dec. 9, will be located at 1501 Whipple Court...
Kentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license. Advocates, critics weigh in.
Starting Jan. 1, Kentucky motorists will need an eye exam — either from an eye specialist or a free one from the state — to renew their driver’s license....
Attorney General Coleman adds OptumRx to opioid lawsuit
Kentucky Health News Russell Coleman Attorney General Russell Coleman has added OptumRx, a pharmacy benefit manager, to an existing lawsuit against Express Scripts and related entities that was filed in...
KY should move Juul settlement dollars into youth anti-smoking programs, health advocates urge
By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Advocates who work to end smoking and vaping among youth in Kentucky are asking lawmakers to move future Juul settlement dollars from the state’s general...
Kentucky law says cities, counties must detail opioid settlement spending. Louisville Public Media finds that most haven’t.
“Public records show most Kentucky cities and counties fell short of state rules that they regularly report on their payouts from the national opioid settlements,” Morgan Watkins reports for...