Tag: Health
Health officials say vaping illness linked to illegal liquids
According to health officials, a thickening agent is tied to the U.S. vaping illness outbreak.
Health department offering free overdose-reversing kits
The health department is hosting a free community training on overdose-reversing medication.
Health officials are assessing explosion’s health impacts
It's been a little more than a month since a gas explosion in Lincoln County.
‘Tobacco Free’ signs offered at no cost to Ky. schools
Schools in the Commonwealth are going tobacco free and health companies are helping out, offering metal signs at no cost to schools across the state.
Food safety regulations amended to improve safety and health
The Kentucky Department for Public Health says it is working to make the general public and business community aware of new changes to the state’s food code which will improve safety and health standards for food storage, preparation and serving
Kentucky encouraging families to make end of life decisions now
Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services is encouraging families to talk about end of life healthcare decisions earlier in a person's life.
Kentucky health agency now without infectious diseases chief
As Kentucky struggles with the nation's worst hepatitis A outbreak
Kentucky health officials aim to eliminate new HIV cases
Health officials plan to announce a new, collaborative effort to eliminate new HIV infections in Kentucky.
Fort Campbell surveying health and readiness of soldiers
Fort Campbell is surveying soldiers, family members, Army civilians and military retirees about the health and readiness of their military community.
Report: Most Kentucky adults report participating in civic activities
Eight in 10 Kentucky adults are involved in civic activities of some kind, whether it's volunteer work or engaging in politics, according to the latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll report.
Officials offer safety, health tips after Kentucky flooding
Kentucky health officials share safety, health tips for residents
KORT
KORT is Kentucky's premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy specializing in orthopedics, sports and industrial medicine. Since 1987, KORT has provided clinical...
Pilot program to feed patients who need food assistance
KentuckyOne Health has teamed up with God’s Pantry to fund a pilot program that will provide immediate food assistance for patients.
Kentucky among 29 states in salmonella outbreak
Kentucky is one of the 29 states hit by a strain of drug-resistant salmonella, according to the CDC.
Anita Madden dead at 85
According to Ruth Ann Childers, of Baptist Health Lexington, well-known socialite Anita Madden has died at the age of 85.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
5.7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness...
New Rule Protects Health and Safety in Public Housing
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- There's a new rule taking effect today that protects health and safety in public housing by providing a smoke-free environment for...
Fayette Mall closes food court over reported illnesses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) Fayette Mall is temporarily closing its food court after the Health Department received 150 reports of illness from people who ate...
Group to help with Kentucky’s Medicaid changes
A nonpartisan health foundation has partnered to help implement Kentucky's new work requirements for its Medicaid program.
College of Nursing faculty receives $1.7 million to improve health in rural Kentucky
The Health Resources and Services Administration recently awarded Sharon Lock, PhD, professor and assistant dean of Faculty Practice, and assistant professor Dianna Inman, both of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, a $1.7 million award entitled, "Enhancing the Role of the Primary Care Registered Nurse in Rural Kentucky."
