Covington residents can now use an online portal to request one free voucher a month to drop off materials at the Covington Transfer Station on Boron Drive. Redeeming a voucher allows residents to drop off waste materials not allowed in normal waste pick up. Eligible materials include: Batteries, fluids, anything containing FREON, hazardous materials, anything […]
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The healthcare gap: How Northern Kentucky is caring for neighbors left behind
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the medicine I get from them,” said Donald Robinson, who turns 85 this month. The Edgewood resident is on Medicare and receives many of the medicines he needs to live through the Faith Community Pharmacy, located at 601 Washington Ave. in Newport. The pharmacy, founded in 2002 […]
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Nurses say violence is just ‘part of the job’ in local hospitals
Emily Kraft remembers the incident well. She was working at a hospital when one of her patients, an older teenager with autism, began to experience what she described as a severe mental health crisis. As her nursing unit tried to de-escalate the situation, the patient’s mother became increasingly agitated, Kraft said. She began insulting the […]
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How financial incentives are reshaping the face of medical institutions
TriHealth, St. Elizabeth, Christ Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s, Mercy Health, UC Medical Center. If you’re getting medical treatment locally, you probably recognize these names as among the big power players in care in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. And, In some cases, they keep getting bigger: TriHealth, for instance, shelled out $6 million last year to […]
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Doctors, coaches advise to play more than one sport in high school
High school athletes and their parents feel the pressure, and Yahoo Sports writes 45 states and the District of Columbia allow full or limited Name, Image and Likeness deals. Whether it comes from fellow students, fans, colleges or entire communities, the mantra is the same: The only way to earn a college scholarship – and maybe have a shot at becoming a professional – is to specialize in one sport. But a nagging question persists: do children who concentrate […]
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Inside LINK: NKY works to fill in the gaps healthcare leaves behind
Let’s be honest. We’re all feeling it. Gas is more expensive. Groceries are more expensive. And healthcare? Well. A major federal law changed rules around how people access healthcare last year, and Americans are still finding out what the changes mean for them. While uninsured rates are relatively low in Northern Kentucky now, Aaron Broomall […]
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How to apply for Covington’s homeowner repair program
The City of Covington is now accepting applications for its homeowner repair program, which provides funding to make home repairs to owners of single family homes in the city who qualify. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. “Funding is intended to assist residents facing emergency repair needs that could jeopardize the health or safety […]
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LaRosa’s hosting summer mobile Hoxworth blood tour
LaRosa’s is partnering with Hoxworth Blood Center to host a series of mobile blood drives at its pizzerias throughout the region through July and August. Hoxworth is experiencing an extremely low inventory of O Negative and O Positive blood supply due to high hospital usage locally. “We’re deeply committed to the communities we serve and […]
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Area Development District launches new veterans care program
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District announced Wednesday that it is launching a new veterans care program. Dubbed the Veterans Directed Care program, it is “a person-centered initiative that empowers eligible veterans to remain independent in their homes and communities while receiving the services and supports they need,” according to the development district. The district […]
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Federal utility assistance funding exhausted amid heatwave
It’s hot. Like, really hot. And it’s going to stay hot: The National Weather Service is predicting high heat and humidity throughout the weekend. Those who can are likely cranking their ACs to stay cool, but some local residents aren’t so lucky, especially if they’re dependent on federally funded government programs to cover their cooling […]
