The Kentucky Health Department has issued a warning against products containing kratom and the psychoactive chemical it contains, 7-hydroxymitragynine, often shortened to 7-OH. Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia and can be made into a variety of products, including teas, gummies, pills and other products. The two active ingredients in kratom, 7-OH and […]
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Kentucky Make America Healthy Again task force meets for first time
During the first meeting of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force, lawmakers said they want to address food deserts and food quality, childhood obesity, mental health and health care costs, among other things. Members and non members had a slew of ideas for what the task force should focus on — including education, diabetes, personal […]
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Four Boone County shops cited for underage nicotine sales
Four vape and smoke shops in Boone County have been cited for selling nicotine products to buyers under the age of 21, according to a recent announcement from the sheriff’s office. Following complaints from county residents, the office’s Crime Suppression Unit, along with the Kentucky Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, launched an investigation that concluded […]
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World Ocean Day makes waves in Campbell County with proclamation
Oceans may seem far from Campbell County, but their health is tied to the water flowing through local rivers. Campbell County is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by proclaiming it WAVE Water Warrior Day in recognition of the WAVE Foundation, a partner of Newport Aquarium. The WAVE Foundation is a non-profit organization that […]
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How this NKU program brings healthcare to the underserved
For many, going to the doctor’s office is a routine, even boring part of life. But what if something happens, and you don’t know what kind of service you need? What if you don’t have insurance or an established primary care provider? What if you just aren’t familiar with the healthcare sector and its expectations? […]
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St. Elizabeth team helps develop manual for strangulation survivors
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s forensic nursing team contributed to a statewide effort to better identify, treat and prosecute cases of non-fatal strangulation—an often-overlooked but deadly form of abuse. In 2019, the Commonwealth of Kentucky made non-fatal strangulation a felony, opening the door for the criminal prosecution of perpetrators. Before the change, non-fatal strangulation was only a […]
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Kentucky family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children’s
Nathan Mills has spent the year fighting for his life, and he isn’t even two yet. The 21-month-old, whose family lives in London, Kentucky, has high-risk neuroblastoma — a rare cancer that often starts in the adrenal glands of young children. Nathan was diagnosed in November 2024 at the University of Kentucky. With his disease, Nathan would […]
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Volunteers need to review foster care cases in NKY
The Kentucky court system is seeking volunteers to staff its Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 26 Kentucky counties, including Boone, Kenton and Campbell. Volunteers would be responsible for reviewing cases of children in the foster care system for signs of abuse, neglect and dependency in order to make informed recommendations about the children’s care […]
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Nonprofit network hosts community baby shower in Boone County
The Pregnancy Care Network of Northern Kentucky is hosting a community baby shower for people in need Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boone County Extension Enrichment Center in Burlington. The network is a partnership of nonprofit, charitable and healthcare organizations, including the Diocese of Covington, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Cincinnati Children’s, all working to […]
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Meet Kenton County Animal Services’ new director
Kenton County Animal Services officially welcomed Kelly Sauer as its new director on May 5. “Born and raised in the Cincinnati area, Sauer brings more than a decade of hands-on experience in animal welfare and a deep commitment to building a safer, more compassionate community for people and pets alike,” according to a press release […]
