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SNAP benefits set to run out Saturday, Nov. 1 amid federal shutdown
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Because of the government shutdown, a benefit that helps more than 600,000 Kentucky families put food on the table is set to run out Saturday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture website says, “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.” The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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UK College of Public Health inducts 5 new Hall of Fame members
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Leaders in respiratory illness, cancer prevention and health communication, and maternal and child health were inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 17 in Lexington. The inductees were Gunnar Kennedy, Robin Vanderpool, Dr. Steve Davis, Dr. William Hacker,…
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Free Health for a Change webinar will focus on improving health literacy in the community
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Improving Health Literacy in Your Community.” It will be Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. ET. Click here to register. The webinar aims to improve health literacy for the majority of people in the U.S.…
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Tricks, treats and staying safe: Your Halloween safety guide
By Kelly GraysonUniversity of Kentucky Halloween is all about candy buckets, creative costumes and spooky fun, but it’s also a night where safety matters just as much as the sugar rush. From carving pumpkins to crossing the street, here are some quick tips to keep the night fun. Avoid pumpkin perils Carving pumpkins is a…
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Florida company will buy Addiction Recovery Care, continue ‘core mission,’ says founder
By Deborah YetterKentucky Lantern Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, Kentucky’s largest provider of treatment and recovery services, has announced its pending sale to Ethema Health Corp., a Palm Beach, Florida-based behavioral health company. ARC reported the potential sale in a news release Oct. 22, saying the two companies have “entered into a letter of…
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27,000
By Phil GalewitzKFF Health News With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that…
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Dr. Davis receives Hume Medallion Award
Congratulations to our own Dr. Steve Davis, Medical Director of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, who was inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s 2025 Hall of Fame and awarded the prestigious Hume Medallion on October 17 at The Carrick House in Lexington. Dr. Davis was recognized alongside Dr. William Hacker,…
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Lakebow Court Homicide Investigation
The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred today on Lakebow Court. On October 24, 2025, around 12:55 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence the 400 block of Lakebow Drive for a death investigation. When officers arrived, they located a male victim who had been shot. The victim was pronounced deceased…
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Gov. Beshear Encourages Kentuckians To Properly Dispose of Prescription Drugs on Oct. 25
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held at more than 80 locations statewide FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2025) – To build on the progress of three straight years of declines in overdose related deaths in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled…
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Council allocates $2.265 million in fund balance toward street safety, neighborhood programs
In October 21st’s Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Council allocated $2.265 million of the city’s $6.29 million fund balance toward street safety projects, the removal of wayfinding signs, a new Neighborhood Voices project, and more. 🙋♀️ What is the fund balance The fund balance is essentially leftover money from the previous budget year.…