Health

Kentucky’s certificate of need law makes it harder for freestanding birth centers to open in the state.

The federal rules requiring COVID-19 vaccinations in health care settings were lifted in early June.

The deadline to qualify for retroactive benefits dating to law’s enactment has been extended to Aug. 14.

The disease is transmitted in a tick bite. Scientists believe the lone star tick is the culprit.

Opill will be available in stores and online in early 2024.

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission recently held its first public hearing to discuss funding development of an opioid-use disorder treatment using ibogaine.

In Kentucky, 75,000 people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's and that number is expected to increase by 15% in the next few years.

Finding time for self care when your job is a 24/7 lifestyle is nearly impossible.

Bryan Hubbard, the panel's executive director and chairman, advocated for two hearings on possible state funding of treatment using ibogaine.

The commonwealth ranked No. 40 overall for key indicators of well-being, including financial security, education and child deaths. 

The state ranks better than only Louisiana and Mississippi.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychedelic relieves opioid withdrawal syndrome.