Hospitals block much-needed birth centers in the South by Anna Claire Vollers August 15, 2023 Kentucky’s certificate of need law makes it harder for freestanding birth centers to open in the state.
UK HealthCare joins several other Ky. hospitals in no longer requiring employee COVID vaccination by Melissa Patrick August 14, 2023 The federal rules requiring COVID-19 vaccinations in health care settings were lifted in early June.
PACT Act in one year aided 340,000 ailing veterans and survivors, Biden says by Ashley Murray August 10, 2023 The deadline to qualify for retroactive benefits dating to law’s enactment has been extended to Aug. 14.
Kentucky is hot spot for alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy by Kentucky Health News July 31, 2023 The disease is transmitted in a tick bite. Scientists believe the lone star tick is the culprit.
Once the new over-the-counter birth control pill Is available, what about cost and coverage? by Michelle Andrews July 25, 2023 Opill will be available in stores and online in early 2024.
Advocates of psychedelic drug ibogaine to treat addiction say its cardiac risks can be mitigated by Melissa Patrick July 19, 2023 The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission recently held its first public hearing to discuss funding development of an opioid-use disorder treatment using ibogaine.
First drug to slow Alzheimer’s gets full FDA and Medicare approval for early-stage cases by Melissa Patrick July 10, 2023 In Kentucky, 75,000 people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's and that number is expected to increase by 15% in the next few years.
Mental health coalition helps Ky. farmers deal with uncontrollable stressors by Sarah Ladd June 25, 2023 Finding time for self care when your job is a 24/7 lifestyle is nearly impossible.
Ky. opioid panel head quashes talk questioning psychedelic drug treatment by Melissa Patrick June 19, 2023 Bryan Hubbard, the panel's executive director and chairman, advocated for two hearings on possible state funding of treatment using ibogaine.
‘Disappointing’ report shows how Kentucky children are faring by Sarah Ladd June 14, 2023 The commonwealth ranked No. 40 overall for key indicators of well-being, including financial security, education and child deaths.
Kentucky seniors are third most unhealthy in the nation: report by Sarah Ladd June 5, 2023 The state ranks better than only Louisiana and Mississippi.
Could an illegal psychedelic substance ease the opioid crisis? Daniel Cameron wants to find out. by Melissa Patrick June 5, 2023 Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychedelic relieves opioid withdrawal syndrome.
