Health Archives

Black and Hispanic Americans suffer most in biggest US decline in life expectancy since WWII

by Liz Szabo
June 24, 2021

In addition to killing 600,000 individuals in the United States and afflicting an estimated 3.4 million or more with persistent symptoms, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of vulnerable people devastated by the loss of jobs, homes and opportunities for the future.

Ticks thrive in Kentucky climate and habitats

by Melissa Patrick
June 22, 2021

Experts offer advice on how to avoid tick-borne illnesses.

Kentucky ranks 37th in well-being of children, recent report shows

by Melissa Patrick
June 21, 2021

The annual Kids Count Data Book on children's well-being again ranks Kentucky 37th in the nation for the overall well-being of its children.

Kentucky lawmakers seek to reverse maternal mortality increase

by Ryland Barton
June 17, 2021

A physician who testified Wednesday before legislature’s Interim Committee on Health and Welfare said maternal deaths aren’t nearly as common as they used to be, but the increase is concerning.

Being vaccinated doesn’t mean you must go maskless. Here’s why.

by Bernard Wolfson
June 16, 2021

To many people, the idea of no longer to wearing masks or physically distancing is hard to reconcile with so many long months of taking precautions and sacrificing our social lives for fear of COVID-19.

UK seeks children under 12 for COVID-19 vaccine trial

by Kentucky Health News
June 16, 2021

The UK study is led by Dr. George J. Fuchs III, chief of pediatric gastroenterology and vice chair of pediatric clinical affairs at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Freeman Chapel offering vaccine incentive

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 14, 2021

The first 25 people who get their vaccine at the church on Wednesday will be treated to a catered lunch.

Health group releases toolkit for communicating in rural areas

by Liz Carey
June 11, 2021

It’s time to shift the conversation from “the government is telling us what to do” to “how do we solve this problem together,” says a rural health leader.

Western Kentucky churches adapt to COVID-19 concerns

by Dustin Wilcox
June 8, 2021

As the remaining capacity limits of the pandemic are lifted later this month, some local church leaders reflect on the unprecedented challenges that social distancing brought to their communities.

Health department uses direct mail to promote vaccine clinics

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 4, 2021

The clinics are planned at Founders Square, the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville and two predominantly Black churches.

I’m fully vaccinated but feel sick – should I get tested for COVID-19?

by Arif R. Sarwari
June 4, 2021

You wake up with a runny nose and a sore throat. In the past year, your mind would have immediately jumped to COVID-19. But if you are already fully vaccinated, you might wonder: Should I still get tested for COVID-19?

Seniors can apply for vouchers to spend at Downtown Farmers Market

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 3, 2021

The amount of vouchers for eligible seniors is increasing this year, state officials announced.