Survey: Kentucky children’s dental decay rates surpass national average
By Kadee Whaley and Hayden GoodingUniversity of Kentucky The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s 2023 Kentucky Early Learners’ Oral Health Surveillance Project survey found dental decay rates for...
No Kentucky city or county votes to ban medical marijuana businesses in their borders
By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern No counties or cities in Kentucky opted out of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in their borders after dozens had the chance to do...
Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy
By Ting Zhang and Jianying ZhangThe Conversation Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent...
Pilot program to divert some offenders away from jail and to treatment expanded
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Administrative Office of the Courts told the interim Judiciary Committee that a pilot program to divert some qualifying low-level offenders away from jail...
E-town’s $225M Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion opens
Kentucky Health News Baptist Health Hardin held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion, a new $225.6 million medical facility that marks the...
New, free oral health resources on several topics available online
Nadia RamlaganKentucky News Connection Nov. 1 was National Brush Day and experts across Kentucky are reminding residents to brush their teeth twice a day, floss, avoid smoking, and especially...
WIC program updates to expand nutrition access for Kentucky moms, babies
Nadia RamlaganKentucky News Connection A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and beans, whole grains such as quinoa and cornmeal, and more money...
State leaders invite all Kentuckians to participate in new health initiative
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Kentucky has launched a year-long “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative to improve Kentuckians’ health and wellness through small sustainable steps. “So today, we’re really...
Kentucky Rural Health Association to hold annual conference Nov. 21-22 in Bowling Green
Kentucky Health News The 2024 Kentucky Rural Health Association‘s annual conference will be held Nov. 21-22 at Western Kentucky University Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green, Ky. on Nov....
Rabid skunk found in Indian Hills/Stonewall neighborhoods
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department received word this afternoon that a skunk found in Lexington has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was discovered earlier this week by a...
