Ky. nursing-home industry says new rule mandating staffing levels is ‘impossible’ to meet by Melissa Patrick May 5, 2024 An industry spokesman in Kentucky said there is no funding or potential staff to support the mandate.
Warmer weather means ticks are active and looking to suck your blood by Kentucky Health News April 26, 2024 Experts provide tips on how to avoid ticks and the disease that some spread.
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants by Kathryn Crawford April 15, 2024 In recent years, these toxic chemicals have been detected in drinking and surface water in Christian County.
Remembering lives lost, 4 years to the day after Kentucky’s first confirmed COVID-19 case by Sarah Ladd March 6, 2024 In the last four years, nearly 20,000 Kentuckians have died with COVID-19. Many more contracted the illness and survived.
COVID-19 rapid tests still work against new variants – researchers keep ‘testing the tests,’ and they pass by Nathaniel Hafer, Apurv Soni and Anuradha Rao March 2, 2024 Researchers who have spent the past few years investigating COVID-19 tests for their accuracy and performance outline their findings.
Severe complications for pregnant veterans nearly doubled in the last decade, a GAO report finds by Cassandra Jaramillo February 23, 2024 The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to do more to prevent veterans from suffering severe pregnancy complications, a new report by the Government Accountability Office finds.
Nominations sought for Kentucky smoke-free advocates by Kentucky Health News January 29, 2024 The Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy is accepting nominations.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman discusses her double mastectomy by Sarah Ladd January 23, 2024 While she wrapped up the last leg of a statewide campaign alongside Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman found herself in medical limbo.
Ky. health-care workers can apply for loan relief until Jan. 31 by Beth Bowling January 23, 2024 Participants receive tax-free student loan repayment in exchange for their service commitment.
Kentucky leads in use of new drugs that fight diabetes and obesity by Kentucky Health News January 22, 2024 More than 2% of Kentuckians use the drugs which mimic a hormone that triggers the release of insulin.
Hopkinsville physicians will lead panel discussion for Heart Health Month by Hoptown Chronicle January 21, 2024 The community is invited to the event Feb. 2 at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity by Danny Weathers December 29, 2023 An activity streak has the power to compel behavior.
