Health

Jennie Stuart Health was among 17 Kentucky hospitals to receive a C in the latest Leapfrog Group report card, which grades hospitals on patient safety measures.

The track behind the Gateway Academy building will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes of several health bills — including Medicaid changes and oversight measures — while advancing a slate of new laws and studies aimed at reshaping health care access, costs and workforce challenges statewide.

Jennie Stuart is part of Deaconess Health, which said the restrictions are in response to “a steady increase in flu activity and RSV."

Outside groups are urging the board to resolve questions about the situation to assure that public safety is protected and that eye care providers are duly licensed and qualified.

Food assistance does more good when it doesn’t make people feel bad for needing help.

A University of Kentucky professor said the research has the potential to someday prevent millions of cases of Alzheimer’s in humans.

Kentucky Health News outlines tips for good choices during holidays "so you can start 2026 feeling your best."

Factors making Kentucky a high-risk state for lung cancer include tobacco use, high rates of radon and the prevalence of vaping.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says the state can restrict pharmacy benefit managers from steering business to their own chains.