Author: Al Cross
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Study shows a link between frequent exposure to insecticides and a higher risk of depression and anxiety in Ecuadorian teenagers
Teenagers with frequent exposure to the most widely form of insecticide may have an increased risk of depression, according to a study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental...
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Providers, advocates and academics file court briefs against work rules in Medicaid; only supporting entity is Kentucky Hospital Association
“Dozens of provider groups, advocates and academics are urging a federal appeals court to rule against” Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan to require work or other “community engagement” from “able-bodied” Medicaid...
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Caregiving costs aren’t just for the elderly, health columnist says
Is the U.S. ready for a discussion about paying for caregiving, an increasingly vexing and costly problem for a growing number of Americans? The answer may be “yes.” It has...
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Ky. Hospital Assn. gets grant for emergency-room software that tracks patient histories from other sites; could thwart ‘ER hopping’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Hospital Association has been awarded a $250,000 grant to equip Kentucky’s emergency departments with software designed to help physicians have access to patient information...
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One Affordable Care Act insurer in Kentucky wants a 12% rate hike next year; the other one has asked for a decrease of 4.5%
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One of the two insurers offering government-subsidized individual health plans in Kentucky for 2020 is asking for a 12 percent increase, while the other...
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State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, Bevin’s running mate and a physician, agrees with him that state shouldn’t require kids to be vaccinated
State Sen. Ralph Alvarado and Gov, Matt Bevin bumped fists as they filed in January. (Photo: Mark Mahan, Lexington Herald-Leader) —– Gov. Matt Bevin’s running mate for lieutenant governor told a...
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Program that addresses childhood trauma and teaches resilience shows results in Louisville; expanding to Lake Cumberland area
A pilot program in a few Louisville elementary schools that focused on building resiliency in children who suffer from childhood trauma saw results: fewer with behavior referrals, improved staff skills,...
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Picnic season has arrived, which calls for extra food-safety steps; CDC offers four rules to follow: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
CDC graphic —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Summer picnic and barbecue season is in full swing, which also means it’s the season for an uptick in the number...
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National foundation study estimates Medicaid work rules would lead to 86,000 to 136,000 in Ky. losing coverage the first year
Commonwealth Fund chart, adapted by Kentucky Health News; click on it for a larger version —– If Kentucky and eight other states persuade federal courts to let them add work...
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McConnell bill to raise tobacco age to 21 passes first hurdle, without controversial provision requiring states to follow suit
This story has been updated to correct an error. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s bill to raise from 18 to 21 the nationwide...