Author: Al Cross
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Ky. has one of 5 highest death rates in U.S.; UK public-health dean calls it most ‘comprehensive, inclusive’ measure of health
Kentucky is one of the top five states for the highest death rates, according to a new study that compared mortality patterns between the five states with the highest and...
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Lexington man’s lawsuit says Juul Labs leads users of its devices to become addicted to nicotine; company says suit ‘without merit’
A 25-year-old Lexington man is suing the leading maker of electronic cigarettes, accusing it of deceptive advertising and marketing that leads users become addicted to nicotine. He seeks to expand...
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State offers new website that links to addiction and recovery resources, including treatment and stories of hope
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky state government has a new, user-friendly website called “Hope and Help” that brings addiction and recovery supports into one place to help Kentuckians...
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New Children’s Health Coalition will advocate ‘policies, programs and practices’ to improve the health of Kentucky’s kids
Ben Chandler —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has a new, statewide coalition to work on improving children’s health in school settings. It was established by the Foundation for...
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Neva Francis named the latest Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion for her efforts to improve community health
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has named Neva Francis of Lexington the latest Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion for her career-long commitment to improving community health. Francis is vice president for healthy...
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Six Kentucky health centers awarded more than $1.7 million in first-of-their-kind grants to be used for oral health infrastructure
Getty images —– Six health centers in Kentucky have received more than $1.7 million in competitive federal grants to be used toward improving oral health. The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded...
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Nominations are sought by Friday, Sept. 20. for award recognizing 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...
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Ky. River District Health Department director named a Ky. health policy champion for helping pass Perry County’s smoke-free law
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has named Public Health Director Scott Lockard of the Kentucky River District Health Department its latest Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion for leading the team that helped Perry County...
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Adult obesity in Ky. reaches all-time high of 36.6%, fifth in U.S.; doctor says insurance needs to start covering obesity prevention
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults just keep getting larger, reaching an all-time high for the number of obese adults in the state, ranking it fifth in the...
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State investigating 3, probably 5, cases of e-cigarette lung illness
Products at Derb E Cigs (Courier Journal photo by Bailey Loosemore) —– The state Cabinet for Health and Family Services is investigating three cases, and two probable cases, of a lung illness linked...