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Kentucky Health News In partnership with local law enforcement, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day acts as a reminder to get rid of any unused or expired medication. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration holds this event every April and October. This year’s 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will fall on Saturday, April…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky researchers have unveiled a new surveillance system designed to predict and prevent opioid overdoses across the state, giving health departments and community organizations access to real-time data that could save lives. The system, called Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY), was recently presented at the…

By Elizabeth ChapinUniversity of Kentucky A new analytical system created by University of Kentucky researchers is helping to predict and prevent opioid overdoses in Kentucky. The surveillance system, called Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY), is used to inform overdose prevention and response efforts throughout the state by giving health departments, community…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s largest drug rehab provider is facing federal investigation and state regulatory findings after former employees alleged the company instructed staff to falsify invoices and overbill Medicaid for nonexistent treatment services, according to a ProPublica investigation published in partnership with the Lexington Herald-Leader. Renault Shirley, 58, a former peer support specialist…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News As lawmakers head into the last two days of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Andy Beshear has addressed most of the health-related bills that were sent to him during the veto recess period. Because the General Assembly has a super-majority in both chambers, any bills vetoed by Beshear will…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session heads into its final stretch, Gov. Andy Beshear has been addressing health-related legislation from his desk during the veto period that ends as Kentucky Health News reported. The governor signed House Bills 169 and 178 to enhance coverage for mental health conditions and eating disorders, continuing…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton announced sweeping changes to the city’s winter weather response strategy Monday, following an internal review that identified critical gaps in coordination, communication and operational planning during recent snow and ice storms, according to CivicLex. Gorton unveiled the results of a “military style review” during a news conference, proposing…

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton unveiled the results of a “military style review” of the city’s winter storm response during a Monday, April 13 news conference. It comes after Lexington has struggled to adequately clear streets in the wake of multiple snow and ice storms this year and last. “While winter’s ice has melted, unfortunately,…

LONDON, Ky. – A Morehead, Ky., man, Corey Skiles, 34, was sentenced on Monday to 160 months by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to his plea agreement, on September 28, 2024, law enforcement received information that Skiles…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Through federal Medicaid funding, eligible adults and juveniles leaving state custody will receive continued access to physical and mental health care and addiction services for up to a year after release from state custody, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday, April 13. “Providing services like health care to adults and…