Attorney General Cameron announced on Wednesday that Kentucky has reached a $53 million agreement with Walmart for its role in furthering the opioid epidemic. “This agreement with Walmart provides the Commonwealth with over $53 million to help Kentuckians who have been harmed by the opioid epidemic,” Cameron said. “The Commonwealth is among the states hardest […]
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Flu-related pediatric deaths already tied with prior record
Today, Governor Andy Beshear reported six new flu-related pediatric deaths, including three within the past week. The prior record for total pediatric flu deaths ever reported in Kentucky in a single flu season has already been met this year. That prior record was during the 2019-2020 flu season where six children died of flu. According […]
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Moser continues as health committee chair
Representative Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) will serve another term as Chair of the Kentucky House’s Health Committee, House Speaker David Osborne announced recently. Moser previously chaired the Health and Family Services Committee, but it was split into two separate committees. “It is an honor to be able to continue to lead the House Committee on […]
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Crestview Hills doctors on the leading edge of enlarged prostate treatment for men who are not interested in traditional surgery
This article is written by Darren R. Hurst, M.D., Director of Vascular & Interventional Associates Vascular and Interventional Associates, physicians trained in minimally invasive medical procedures for patients in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, is offering a new treatment for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), more commonly referred […]
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This article is written by Darren R. Hurst, M.D., Director of Vascular & Interventional Associates Vascular and Interventional Associates, physicians trained in minimally invasive medical procedures for patients in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, is offering a new treatment for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), more commonly referred […]
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Where you live can impact how long you live
This article is written by Kate Schroder, President and CEO, Interact for Health. The picture, a map of life expectancy in Greater Cincinnati, looks like a graphic that you might see in a local college or high school health class. People in some neighborhoods live longer than others–that’s not surprising. Most in our region have a […]
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This digital tool can help Kentucky veterans access healthcare
AARP has released a new digital tool to help Kentucky veterans and their families navigate the healthcare process. The new tool includes information on how to understand and access the new PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act benefits, which are available for veterans exposed to toxins during Vietnam, the Gulf War and post-9/11 deployments. […]
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Affordable housing in Northern Kentucky is everyone’s problem: ‘It could happen to anyone’
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 2 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see this story and others sooner, subscribe to the weekly newspaper here. Desiree Bradley was living in Erlanger with her two children and their father when her mother gave her an ultimatum. “She said, ‘If you don’t do something, I will […]
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Innovation in Cancer Treatment with Dr. Daniel Flora
Dr. Daniel Flora is a Medical Oncologist and Director of Oncology Research at St. Elizabeth. He sees patients at the Edgewood Cancer Center and in Ft. Thomas. Q: What does a medical oncologist do? When should people seek help from one? A: Medical oncologists are specialists in the treatment of all types of cancer. We […]
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Here’s how to recycle your holiday lights
The Kenton County Solid Waste Management (KCSWM) has partnered with Cohen Recycling, the City of Covington, and Keep Covington Beautiful to collect and properly recycle old holiday lights. “Christmas lights can be disposed of in the trash but we would like to discourage that,” said Anna Miller administrative officer manager at KCSWM. “We would like […]
