Health

The majority of Kentuckians who get their health insurance through the state exchange, called kynect, benefit from the enhanced tax subsidies — roughly 83,000 out of 97,000 people who signed up during the last open enrollment period.

The church is encouraging community members to attend on Saturday, Sept. 27.

On Friday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) narrowly voted down a proposal to require prescriptions for COVID-19 shots.

The results of a federal investigation into a Kentucky organ donation nonprofit found that during a four-year period, medical providers had planned to harvest the organs of 73 patients despite signs of neurological activity.

Kentucky is not among the states that have issued orders that aim to make it easier for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The 988 system, launched by the federal government in 2022, is a national network of more than 200 crisis centers that field calls, texts and chats.

Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk will be at the Stadium of Champions.

The FDA’s move comes as, for the first time in decades, guidance from federal health authorities and pediatric experts diverge.

Eyes exams are required for first-time students, new drivers and anyone renewing a driver’s license.

Nearly 50 years of research shows that male violence against women knows no geographical or demographic boundaries. It occurs among all socioeconomic groups and in almost all communities. Yet, crime in rural and remote places is reported to the police at lower rates than in urban areas.

Program director Sarah Francis will become executive director following the retirement of Tracey Clark.

Several medical providers and others with expertise in health topics have been invited to speak and answer questions