Could an illegal psychedelic substance ease the opioid crisis? Daniel Cameron wants to find out.
by MELISSA PATRICK, KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The head of the commission that manages Kentucky’s opioid-settlement money said Wednesday that the panel will “explore the possibility” of committing “no less...
Appeals court OKs plan that shields owners of Purdue Phrama from future lawsuits; they must give up the firm and donate billions
by Heather Close, Kentucky Health News A federal appeals court has approved a settlement by Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, that protects its billionaire owners, the Sackler family,...
Abortion provider selling its downtown Louisville building
EMW Women’s Surgical Center was one of only two abortion clinics in Kentucky when the procedure was all but banned last year BY: DEBORAH YETTER, Kentucky Lantern Prior to the...
Kentuckians to ‘Wear Orange’ in hopes of saving lives
New laws didn’t stop every drunk driver, but they dramatically reduced deaths and injuries. The same would be true of gun violence. by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern Gun violence...
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces $40 million in federal funds for Kentucky schools to provide mental-health services
by Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News Frankfort, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced $40 million in federal funding is coming to Kentucky schools to support and expand access...
Legislators nix Beshear’s 2nd regulation to expand Medicaid dental, vision and hearing services, but it’ll remain in place for now
Kentucky Voices for Health graphic supports the expansion,which legislators say they oppose on procedural grounds. By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News The legislature’s Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee voted May...
Kentucky’s population shifted older in a decade. Here’s how and why it matters.
Homeownership down too, while gaps by race widen by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s population is shifting older, new data shows, with the oldest counties in the western part...
From Hand Washing to Collapsed Lungs: Lexington Hospitals Receive Safety Report Cards
Lexington, Ky. – The latest safety grades from national watchdog group The Leapfrog Group have raised concerns about patient safety in Central Kentucky hospitals. The nonprofit organization recently released...
Kentucky Sees Decline in Overdose Deaths Amidst National Uptick
Frankfort, Ky. – In a rare glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing opioid crisis, Kentucky has emerged as one of the few states witnessing a decline in overdose deaths....
Surgeon general issues public-health advisory that warns about the dangers of social-media use to children’s mental health
By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News Concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health prompted America’s top public-health official to issue a rare public-health advisory that...