Northern Kentucky University announced Tuesday that it is delaying the start of spring classes by one week, pushing the return to Tuesday, January 18. In a message to the campus community, President Ashish Vaidya cited “eye-opening” COVID-19 cases in the region, with record infections of 120 per 100,000 people each day. “The regional transmission rate […]
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COVID-19: State Sees Highest Single-Day Case Count, Record Positivity Rate
Before 2021 came to a close, Kentucky recorded its highest-ever number of positive COVID-19 cases in a single day. That day was Thursday, December 30 when the state saw 6,441 new cases, topping the previous single day record of 5,742 recorded on January 6, 2021. Meanwhile, the state’s positivity rate is 20.72%, also its highest […]
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With Hospitalizations Rapidly Climbing, St. Elizabeth Pauses Elective, Non-Emergency Surgeries
An increase in COVID-19 cases and subsequent hospitalizations prompted St. Elizabeth Healthcare to pause same-day and elective surgeries that require admission to the hospital. St. Elizabeth has campuses in Covington, Edgewood, Florence, and Fort Thomas. The current surge across Kentucky is being blamed on a mix of the delta variant and the newer omicron variant […]
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Two Campbell County Carespring facilities recognized among “Best in Kentucky”
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living recognized the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky and both Highlandspring of Fort Thomas and Coldspring of Campbell County were named part of this elite group of leaders in the sector. “We were honored to be able to recognize the strength and resilience of […]
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Wilder Doctor Recognized as Kentucky’s 2021 Chiropractor of the Year
Performance Chiropractic in Wilder is celebrating a very special state-wide recognition. Dr. Hannegan has been named the 2021 Kentucky Chiropractor of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Chiropractors. (KAC) Chiropractor of the Year is the KAC’s most prestigious annual award recognizing a member who has gone above and beyond to give back to […]
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NKU Receives Grant to Help Expand Telehealth Medicine in Rural Communities
The Health Innovation Center at Northern Kentucky University. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding a grant to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) aimed at expanding telehealth and telemedicine resources in rural communities in the Northern Kentucky region. The grant, worth $182,792, will allow NKU to help St. Elizabeth Healthcare to expand […]
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Cincinnati Children’s inks deal to acquire Northern Kentucky practices
River Hills Pediatrics is located at 7831 Alexandria Pike in Alexandria. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is expanding its presence in Northern Kentucky with the addition of a physician practice that includes three offices in Campbell and Boone counties. River Hills Pediatrics — with medical offices in Alexandria, Southgate and Florence — will be rebranded as part […]
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Lawmakers hear testimony on student mental health crisis
At the recent Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting Rep. Shane Baker, R-Somerset, asks what parents can do to help address the student mental health crisis. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our […]
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Kynect Health Coverage Exchange relaunches this month
Starting Nov. 1 Kentuckians can apply, enroll in benefits through the Kentucky marketplace at kynect.ky.gov Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday kynect, the state-based health insurance exchange, will reopen Nov. 1, 2021, to provide Kentuckians access to health coverage and other benefits. The move, approved recently by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), allows […]
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COVID-19: 8,500+ Cases Sat. – Mon. in Ky.; 626 in NKY; Monoclonal Antibody Shortage
Kentucky recorded 8,571 new positive COVID-19 cases Saturday through Monday, and 88 total deaths. Three of the deaths were among people in their early twenties, the state said. There were 626 cases across five Northern Kentucky counties during that span: 264 in Kenton, 203 in Boone, 123 in Campbell, 21 in Grant, and 15 in […]
