As COVID-19 transmission rates have gone up throughout the United States, President Joe Biden announced that Americans can receive another round of free at-home COVID tests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker shows that transmission rates in Boone County have moved to substantial; rates are considered high in Kenton and Campbell […]
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Florence gets update on growth plans for St. Elizabeth campus
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s regional chief operating officer gave a presentation to Florence City Council at this week’s meeting to update the city about how its campus here will be spending $90 million allocated to the project. “We had made the decision a while back that we wanted to move our orthopedic service line off the […]
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Future Covington Life Sciences lab has been a year in the making
Earlier this year, the state of Kentucky allocated $15 million for a 10,000 square foot life sciences lab in Covington. The discussion that inspired the line item in Kentucky’s recently approved biennial budget began over a year ago. Covington leaders, scientists, medical researchers, and technical experts gathered together to discuss future opportunities. The group included […]
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‘It’s just going to get worse’: Mom worried as baby formula shortage continues
Written by Evelyn Schultz, LEX18 reporter GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Baby formula is getting harder and harder to find due to supply chain challenges, inflation, and recalls. “There’s moms that stay up at night and wonder, ‘How am I gonna get milk for my baby?’” said Danielle Cook, a Georgetown mom whose fourth child is due […]
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Enhanced SNAP benefits to change in Kentucky
Written by Madeline Ottilie, WCPO reporter You might soon notice a drop in your monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. At the start of the pandemic, the U.S. government allowed states to issue enhanced SNAP benefits. As several states now end their public health emergencies, these benefits are ending too. Starting in May, Kentuckians […]
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Kentucky’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’ will be triggered if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If Roe v. Wade is overturned following the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion this week, Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat bill that passed in 2019 would be automatically triggered, meaning all abortions would essentially be banned in the state. In the Supreme Court draft, it would be left up to states as to how they […]
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Veteran’s groups call on senators to ‘Act on the Pact’ in support of toxic exposure bill
Danielle Robinson recalled the countless hours in the emergency room and hospitals across Ohio, none of the doctors or nurses ever knew the best course of treatment for her husband’s unusual symptoms and many side effects. “I slept for months on a loveseat so I could take care of him 24 hours,” Robinson said. “Our […]
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Lessons from the pandemic can help us create a healthier community
This article was written by Kate Schroder, president and CEO of Interact for Health. I was thrilled to join Interact for Health in January of this year as President and CEO. The private nonprofit foundation works to improve health outcomes and health equity—passions of mine throughout my career—for people in 20 counties around Cincinnati, including […]
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Private assisted living facility will not accept Medicare/Medicaid
A private 33-acre assisted living complex is in its early stages of development in Boone County, but commissioners are concerned about adding a facility that won’t accept Medicare or Medicaid. Provision Living, a St. Louis-based company, is looking at Union for its next property. The proposal will change the piece of land at Richwood Road, […]
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Florence joining National Drug Take-Back Day
The City of Florence will soon host a drug takeback day to allow residents to safely dispose of old prescriptions. Florence is joining the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the 22nd National Take Back Day, establishing two locations across the city where residents can bring their expired, unused, or unwanted medications. The drop-off service is […]