Kentucky State University to launch three mobile health units
Kentucky Health News Kentucky State University has launched two of three mobile health units as a way to bring accessible health care to local communities throughout Kentucky. “We are...
Community group in Hopkinsville pushes back on plans for Deaconess Health to acquire Jennie Stuart Health
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The town of Hopkinsville is one of the latest to be surprised that its local hospital is planning to join a larger health care...
Sponsors and advocates celebrate at ceremonial signing of “Momnibus” bill
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Sponsors and advocates of a bipartisan bill aimed at improving Kentucky’s dismal maternal mortality rate dubbed the “Momnibus” bill celebrated its passage during the...
Halloween candy binges can overload the gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking helpful bacteria
By Christopher DammanThe Conversation Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of...
Republican lawmaker will renew efforts to make water fluoridation optional in Kentucky
By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern A Republican lawmaker will once again push to end Kentucky’s requirement for certain utilities to add or adjust fluoride levels in drinking water. Rep. Mark...
UK HealthCare offers cooking videos tailored to chronic health conditions to patients; also available on YouTube
By Hillary SmithUniversity of Kentucky UK HealthCare is revolutionizing patient education by bringing a series of cooking videos directly into hospital patient rooms that are aimed at supporting patients...
Legislative panel talks about health care with UK Board of Trustees at annual retreat
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The University of Kentucky hosted a legislative panel on Oct. 16 focused on health care to kick off the 2024 Board of Trustees annual...
Health advocates say Amendment 2 would take money away from public education and health-related support programs
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Health advocates gathered in Lexington Wednesday to voice strong opposition to Amendment 2, saying, if passed, it would divert money away from much needed...
Study: Kentucky had big increase in expanding distribution of lifesaving naloxone
By Elizabeth ChapinUniversity of Kentucky New research shows that among the four states participating in the HEALing Communities Study, Kentucky communities achieved the greatest increase in the distribution of...
UK board approves Advancing Kentucky Together Network, holistic program to address health of state
Kentucky Health News A plan to address the growing health, education and workforce needs across the state called the Advancing Kentucky Together Network was approved Friday by the University...