Health Archives

Federal data show Jennie Stuart under ‘extreme stress’ from COVID-19

by Julia Hunter
December 16, 2020

Three of the last four weeks of data show that Jennie Stuart's ratio of COVID-19 patients to total beds was at or above the 20% threshold that puts a hospital under “extreme stress.” For the most recent week available, the ratio of 16%.

Public health workers have become ‘a public punching bag’ in a politicized pandemic

by The Rural Blog
December 16, 2020

At least 181 state and local public health leaders in 38 states have resigned, retired or been fired since April 1, the largest exodus of public health leaders in American history.

As virus surges, Lexington hospitals ask non-COVID patients to avoid ER

by Stu Johnson
December 12, 2020

Representatives from three hospitals in Lexington are urging citizens to avoid using emergency departments for non-symptomatic COVID-19 testing.

Balancing individual liberty and public health might be the most contentious issue in American life, doctor writes

by The Rural Blog
December 10, 2020

Skeptics can underestimate the contagiousness of coronavirus and the risk their behavior poses to others. The virus’s ability to be transmitted asymptomatically makes it even riskier.

Flu vaccination rates could spell trouble for number of Kentuckians willing to get COVID-19 vaccine

by Lisa Autry
December 8, 2020

If flu vaccination rates are any predictor, not nearly enough Kentuckians will get the COVID-19 vaccine to achieve herd immunity.

Family suggests memorial gifts for Clyde Wallace

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 8, 2020

Wallace, who was a teacher and administrator in local schools, died with COVID-19 on Dec. 2.

Tips to avoid being scammed as coronavirus vaccine nears

by Kentucky Health News
December 7, 2020

Not only is the general public anxious for a coronavirus vaccine, so are scammers looking to capitalize on that desperation.

Only 145 confirmed flu cases have been reported in Kentucky this season

by Melissa Patrick
December 5, 2020

Kentucky has confirmed one-sixth as many flu cases this season as this time last season, but the state's top doctor says it's too soon to read much into that.

Coronavirus vaccine roundup: here’s what we know

by The Rural Blog
December 5, 2020

It's difficult to keep track of all the news about potential coronavirus vaccines and how and when they will be distributed. Here's some recent coverage that can help you get up to speed.

Dec. 15 is the deadline to sign up for federally subsidized health insurance

by Melissa Patrick
December 5, 2020

Even though anyone who is already enrolled will be automatically re-enrolled, it's important for individuals to update their applications so they can review the most current information on what savings are available and find a plan that best meets their needs.

Health department to discontinue COVID-19 testing at Tie Breaker Park on Dec. 31

by Julia Hunter
December 3, 2020

The local testing site — like many throughout the state — is funded, in part, by CARES Act dollars, which expire on Dec. 30.

Friends mourn death of retired educator Clyde Wallace from COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 2, 2020

Wallace, who began teaching in the early 1970s and retired as an assistant superintendent, was hospitalized with the virus a week before Thanksgiving.