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CDC eases some Covid-19 guidelines, says 89 Ky. counties are at high risk of Covid-19; state’s infection rate is highest in U.S.

CDC map estimates ranges of risk for contracting Covid-19. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened some of its Covid-19 recommendations, even more...

By Al Cross Published August 12, 2022 CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, YOUR HEALTH

UK health workers in flooded areas work to provide care

A mobile dental unit donated by Ronald McDonald House was converted to a basic-care unit for wound care and vaccinations. (UK photo by Hilary Brown) —– By Hillary Smith University of...

By Al Cross Published August 12, 2022 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS

53% in statewide poll say the pandemic is over for them; 1/3 are unvaccinated; 1/3 of those say they could be moved to get a shot

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even as the share of Kentuckians testing positive for the coronavirus continues to rise, about a third of the state’s adults believe the pandemic...

By Al Cross Published August 10, 2022 CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, OPINION, YOUR HEALTH

Experts at hearing sought by Sen. Rand Paul say gain-of-function virus research should be subject to more government oversight

Sen. Rand Paul (Photo by Jabin Botsford, The Washington Post) —– Academic and drug-industry experts told a U.S. Senate subcommittee Aug. 3 that more government oversight is needed for gain-of-function...

By Al Cross Published August 9, 2022 CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY

Ky. has a nursing shortage; SOAR issues a plan to address the issue in the east, where health care is the main employer

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Hospital staffing shortages continue across the state, and are so dire in Eastern Kentucky that Shaping Our Appalachian Region, an organization dedicated to revitalizing and...

By Al Cross Published August 9, 2022 CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

Kentucky children’s well-being ranks 37th in U.S., foundation says

Data book ranks states in four major domains with 16 indicators to produce an overall rating. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The annual Kids Count Data Book on children’s well-being,...

By Al Cross Published August 9, 2022 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

New coroanvirus cases went up again last week, after a week of decline; N.Y. Times says state’s infection rate is still 2nd highest

New York Times map, adapted by Ky. Health News, shows state is a national hot spot. Click it to enlarge. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After dropping 7.7%...

By Al Cross Published August 9, 2022 CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, YOUR HEALTH

Senate passes bill to limit Medicare drug costs, keep Obamacare discounts; Ky. senators vote no, citing tax increases, inflation

Kentucky Health News Senate Democrats passed a bill Sunday titled the Inflation Reduction Act, which would allow Medicare to negotiate with drug manufacturers to lower prices, as well as limiting...

By Al Cross Published August 8, 2022 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY

Deadline is nearing for nominations for the Dan Martin Award for lifetime contributions to rural health in Kentucky

Since 2003, the Kentucky Rural Health Association has presented an individual with an award for lifetime contributions to rural health in Kentucky. The award is named for its first recipient, Dr. Dan...

By Al Cross Published August 8, 2022 HEALTH BUSINESS

State senator selected for national fellowship on population health

State Sen. Ralph Alvarado —– State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, R-Winchester, is one of 23 fellows from 20 states selected for the 2022-23 class of the Milbank Fellows Program for senior executive-branch and...

By Al Cross Published August 5, 2022 HEALTH POLICY

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