More than 1,000 organizations across the country — including two right here in Northern Kentucky — are participating in a campaign to raise awareness about the role of water infrastructure in our lives and the importance of investment in those services. Sanitation District No. 1, known locally as SD1, and the Northern Kentucky Water District […]
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Newport firefighter needing kidney donation finds ‘perfect match’ in fellow firefighter
Written by Jake Ryle, WCPO reporter Sometimes the answer to life’s most difficult questions can be right at your doorstep. That was the case for Bob Hug and Ryan Whaley, two members of the Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45 IAFF. According to the group’s social media post, Hug is battling kidney disease and has needed […]
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How one NKY lawmaker wants to end vaping in schools
Northern Kentucky Rep. Mark Hart (R-Falmouth) wants to end vaping in schools, and he plans to introduce legislation in the 2023 Legislative Session intended to do just that. “We’re in the process of drafting legislation, which I hope to have ready and available to be filed first of January,” Hart said. Hart and Pendleton County […]
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Medicare’s annual enrollment period is now open – here are your options
The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period is now open, and anyone interested can enroll through Dec. 7, 2022. During this enrollment period, people that are eligible for Medicare can choose Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans for the upcoming year. That coverage begins to take action Jan. 1, 2023. Eligibility for […]
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Dayton Smoke-Free Ordinance to go into effect next month
On Nov. 6, Dayton will become the 33rd city in the state and the first Campbell County city to implement a city-wide smoke-free ordinance. The Dayton City Council voted in a 3-2 vote to approve the smoke-free ordinance at their Sept. 6 meeting. Dayton business owners will soon receive packets of information from the city and […]
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Support those with food insecurity with drive for World Food Day
First Financial Bank will launch a local food drive at its financial centers in Northern Kentucky in honor of World Food Day, which is Oct. 16. These include: 6th and Madison in Covington 3580 Madison Pike in Edgewood 6081 Limaburg Road in Burlington 2652 North Bend Road in Hebron Non-perishable food items can be dropped […]
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The Christ Hospital Health Network launches heart transplant program
The Christ Hospital Health Network is expanding its capacity to care for heart failure patients. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 6.5 million Americans live with heart failure and an additional 1 million are diagnosed with heart failure every year. Roughly 8,000 Americans need a new heart […]
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Dissenting demonstrators at Covington courthouse support Women’s Wave movement
Pro-choice supporters gathered in front of the Covington Federal Courthouse on Saturday in a nationwide effort to protest a statewide abortion ban and hear State Rep. Rachel Roberts (D) speak about the issues on next month’s ballot. Our own Alecia Ricker attended the demonstration — view her photos below.
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President Biden pardons federal marijuana charges, calls on governors to follow suit
President Joe Biden pardoned thousands with federal marijuana convictions across the United States on Thursday, and now he is urging governors across the country to follow suit at the state level — because the pardons don’t apply to those charged under local or state law, including Kentucky. Biden also said he would review how the […]
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Exciting advances provide more than an ounce of prevention: Q&A with Dr. Barry Wendt
This article was written by Dr. Barry Wendt, Internal Medicine Specialist and Chief Medical Information Officer with St. Elizabeth Physicians. He sees patients in Crestview Hills, KY. Q: What does an internal medicine specialist do? When should people seek help from one? A: Internal medicine physicians are primary care physicians. We take care of patients […]
