Events, trends, issues, ideas and journalism about health care and health in Kentucky
Dr. John “Mel” Bennett at the health department. (State photo) —– Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration hired a physician to lead the state infectious-disease office soon after he had been dismissed by...
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The beginning of fall means it’s also the beginning of flu season, prompting health officials to remind Kentuckians it’s time to get vaccinated as...
(Photo by Bill O’Leary, The Washington Post) —– The leading manufacturer of electronic cigarettes, Juul Labs, suspended advertising its products Wednesday, Sept. 25, and said “its chief executive officer is stepping down...
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The health benefits of medical marijuana haven’t been proven and more research is needed, according to a leading researcher on the topic, but that...
Health Commissioner Dr. Angela Dearinger —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News HAZARD, Ky. — At her first public speaking engagement as state health commissioner, Dr. Angela Dearinger spoke about...
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump listened as acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless talks about a plan to ban most flavored e-cigarettes. (Associated Press photo) —– President Trump stunned the electronic-cigarette...
This ad claims the bill would help insurance firms and hurt patients. —– Unknown people and businesses are giving millions of dollars to kill legislation nearing passage in Congress that...
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...
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...
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...