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Kentucky attorney general opposes syringe exchanges despite evidence of their efficacy
The exchanges were authorized by the state’s 2015 anti-heroin law, in an effort to thwart the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, which are commonly spread by the sharing...
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Kentucky gets 8,000 Narcan doses as part of Teva settlement
Five sites that distribute naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, received 8,000 new doses this week as part of the state’s settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced...
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UK professor Alex Elswick overcame opioid addiction to work with others in recovery and start a community organization to aid them
By Grace SowardsUniversity of Kentucky Alex Elswick grew up with everything he needed. With two great parents, a roof over his head and good grades in school, he was...
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Raising Ky.’s health status has ‘a ways to go,’ hospital chief says; Chandler says people need to demand change in health policies
Ben Chandler, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, and Christopher Roty, president of Baptist Health Lexington, spoke at the April 4 Lexington Forum. (Photo by Melissa Patrick) By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health...
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Database lists opioid-settlement payments to local governments
Screenshot of first page of KFF Health News database of settlement payments in Kentucky through March 4 shows the top 15 recipients. How much money are your local governments getting from...
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Coleman wants opioid commission to shift focus to prevention, especially among youth; leaves small door open to ibogaine
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman laid out his mission for the next phase of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission Tuesday, calling on them...
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State health chief says measles risk stems from pandemic’s anti-vaccine ‘ideologies’; talks about weight-loss drugs, need for sleep
WKYT news anchor Bill Bryant interviews state Health Commissioner Steven Stack, M.D. By Al CrossKentucky Health News In a wide-ranging TV interview, state Health Commissioner Steven Stack warned Kentuckians...