Cincinnati Children’s Hospital announced Monday that it plans to build a $10 million medical building with a large primary care practice in Union. In the announcement, the hospital said that in addition to primary care, the site will offer behavioral health counselors and a lab to speed-test results. Different types of clinics are also expected […]
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First probable case of monkeypox in Kentucky reported, health officials say
The first probable case of monkeypox has been reported in Kentucky, public officials announced Friday. The patient is a Jefferson County resident, but no more information was released due to privacy concerns. Initial testing was done at the Kentucky Department for Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s results are pending. But […]
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What other implications does Supreme Court decision have on women’s health?
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, but now people around the country are wondering what exactly that means in their state. In Kentucky, the first thing to know is that the only abortion clinics left in the state — both in Louisville — have already ceased operations. But how will the decision […]
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: Here’s what that means for Kentucky
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, effectively ending the ability for a woman to get an abortion in Kentucky. The decision triggers Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat law that passed in 2019, requiring any doctor performing an abortion to determine whether a fetus has a “detectable fetal heartbeat.” If one is detected, the woman […]
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‘A perfect storm’ for hunger in the Commonwealth
Rising costs of food and waning benefits are placing more strain on resources and those out of reach of government benefits.
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Attorney general files lawsuit against Beshear over implementation of abortion bill
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration over the implementation of House Bill 3, the omnibus abortion bill that passed in the 2022 General Assembly session. “Gov. Beshear has a duty to faithfully execute the law, but he has failed to implement important provisions of House Bill 3,” Cameron […]
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City of Dayton may soon be smoke-free
The City of Dayton could be smoke-free in the near future. At the next city council meeting on July 19, there will be a first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating smoking in the Campbell County city. Dayton City Administrator Jay Fossett said that currently it is up to each business to make a decision […]
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Beshear selects NKU law professor for medical cannabis committee
Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Tuesday to form a 17-member medical marijuana advisory committee, which will provide feedback on cannabis for Kentuckians suffering from chronic medical conditions. The committee includes members with relevant experience regarding drug use, including opioid use disorder and addiction. He also chose those familiar with advocating for medical marijuana, […]
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Overturning Roe and possible impact on infertility treatments explored by NKU law dean in prestigious journal
Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law Dean Judith Daar is a co-author of an analysis published last week by JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, of potential impacts on treatment for infertility should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. Techniques such as in-vitro fertilization could be subject to restriction or prohibition under state laws […]
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Here’s how to see if your JIF peanut butter has been recalled
The CDC has identified several varieties of JIF peanut butter products in a Salmonella outbreak.