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Understanding High-Deductible Plans Key to Managing Health Costs
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Many Kentuckians are discovering the challenges of high-deductible health plans after choosing lower-cost insurance options, according to coverage from Kentucky Health News. An elementary school teacher who opted for a low-priced plan quickly realized she did not fully understand the financial implications for her family. “Once I got the insurance card,…
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Free Health for a Change webinar: “Understanding Genetic Counseling in Cancer Care,” April 22
Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Understanding Genetic Counseling in Cancer Care.” It will be Wednesday, April 22, at 1 p.m. E.T. Click here to register. Genetic counseling plays an important role in identifying cancer risk and helping patients and families make informed decisions…
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Free webinar on genetic counseling in cancer care scheduled for April 22
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is hosting a free webinar titled “Understanding Genetic Counseling in Cancer Care” on Wednesday, April 22, as part of its Health for a Change training series. The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, a nonprofit philanthropic organization based in Louisville, launched the Health for a Change…
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Health column: Ultra-processed vs. minimally processed foods: What’s the difference?
By Dr. Michael HallUniversity of Kentucky Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks — often billed as “healthy.” They save time. They’re affordable. And they taste great. But they also fall into a category of foods that research…
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UK Doctor Explains How to Navigate Ultra-Processed Foods
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Supermarket aisles brimming with brightly colored packages of ready-to-eat meals and quick snacks have become a fixture of American grocery shopping, but navigating the choice between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods matters for long-term health, according to a health column published by Kentucky Health News. Dr. Michael Hall, a primary care…
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DEA Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday in Lexington area
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, providing residents with a safe, anonymous way to dispose of expired and unused medications. According to Kentucky Health News, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nearly 4,200 locations…
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Drug take back day scheduled for April 25
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…
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UK system gives Kentucky an edge in opioid crisis fight
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…
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University of Kentucky tool gives Kentucky’s opioid response a data-driven edge
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…
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Addiction treatment giant accused of Medicaid fraud, faces FBI probe
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…