Health Archives

Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky offers free webinar on ‘Grieving in the Time of COVID-19’

by Kentucky Health News
October 15, 2020

A former palliative care nurse practitioner and nursing school teacher will lead the webinar.

Study shows nutrition education for low-income people in Southeast states resulted in healthier diets and better budgeting

by Melissa Patrick
October 12, 2020

Residents with low incomes in eight states, including Kentucky, "consumed significantly greater amounts of fruits and vegetables, and improved several other shopping and nutrition-related behaviors" after they participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's SNAP-Ed program.

Third-highest number of cases in one day signal third straight record-breaking week for state

by Kentucky Health News
October 9, 2020

The seven-day average broke 900 on Sunday and has remained above it, peaking at 920 on Tuesday.

Being outdoors doesn’t mean you’re safe from the coronavirus

October 9, 2020

To get a sense of how easy it is to put yourself at risk outdoors, look at crowd photos from the White House Rose Garden event on Sept. 26.

Kentucky providing more help to child care providers

by Stu Johnson
October 8, 2020

Kentucky officials announced Wednesday the state will make one-time grants to licensed child care facilities and certified homes in an effort to keep the centers open.

Walking off these 2020 Pandemic blues

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 6, 2020

Walking is a way of getting the mind moving and gaining some control during a time when many people have lost control in different parts of life as a result of the coronavirus.

Second biggest Sunday drives state’s 7-day average above 900 for the first time

by Al Cross
October 4, 2020

Deviating from his typical practice, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update Sunday after the state "shattered" the previous weekly record, which was just set last week.

Kentucky has record number of cases in one day and one week

by Al Cross
October 3, 2020

The latest numbers continue a trend of escalation that began almost four weeks ago, shortly after the Labor Day weekend.

Hypertension, diabetes among top underlying conditions in Christian County COVID-19 deaths

by Julia Hunter
October 3, 2020

Twenty-four of the 25 people who've died locally from COVID-19 have had underlying health conditions. Hoptown Chronicle explores what those conditions have been and why it's important.

Kentucky exceeds 1,000 virus cases for sixth time in the pandemic

by Al Cross
October 2, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear said the news that President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and some advisers had tested positive for the virus "shows you that anybody can get this."

Health department lifts request to suspend community events, sports; officials announce 2 more COVID-19 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 2, 2020

Residents are still urged to follow other guidelines, including the state mask mandate, and to not break quarantine orders.

Kentucky cases top 1,000 for 2nd day in a row; Beshear says it is a wake-up call

by Melissa Patrick
September 30, 2020

Citing reports of fewer masks being worn in supermarkets, putting critical front-line workers at risk, the governor asked retailers to not serve people who don't wear masks in their businesses.