In a 3-2 vote, Dayton City Council passed an ordinance banning indoor smoking, but not without pushback from residents and business owners. Three businesses in Dayton still allow indoor smoking: Tony’s Ole Saloon, the Rose Room, and Manhattan Harbour Yacht Club. With three smoke-friendly establishments in the city, those opposed to the ordinance didn’t hesitate […]
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Bellevue asks for DARE revival
Bellevue Police Chief Jonathan McClain wants to put the DARE program back into the schools in his city. “I grew up in Boone County,” McClain said. “I remember the names of all three of my DARE officers. I think it promotes good, positive relationships, and students learn to respect and trust the officers. I want […]
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Treating heart conditions in patients undergoing cancer treatment: Q&A with Dr. Darek Sanford
This article is written by Dr. Darek Sanford, a Cardiologist and Cardio-Oncologist with St. Elizabeth Physicians. He sees patients in Fort Thomas and Edgewood, Kentucky. Q: What does a cardio-oncologist do? When should people seek help from one? A: Physicians trained in cardio-oncology see cancer patients and survivors who develop or are at risk of […]
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Learning Grove merges with Cincinnati-based foundation
During a joint board meeting on Aug. 22, the two nonprofits voted to combine Learning Grove’s educational services with the after-school and community services of FamiliesFORWARD.
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Innovations in treating patients with an inherited risk for cancer with Dr. Brooke Phillips
This article was written by Dr. Brooke Phillips, Hematologist/Oncologist and Co-Director of Precision Medicine and Genomic Health at St. Elizabeth. Dr. Phillips sees patients in Edgewood, KY. Q: What does a hematologist/oncologist do? When should people seek help from one? A: A hematologist/oncologist takes care of patients with cancer and blood disorders. As a physician […]
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Get a COVID vaccine or booster at Ky. State Fair and receive free unlimited rides, $25 gift card
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) is offering free unlimited rides at the Kentucky State Fair and a $25 gift card to those who receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot. KAHP is a trade association representing all commercial insurers and Medicaid Managed Care organizations in the Commonwealth. This year’s vaccine incentives at the […]
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Monkeypox vaccinations available through NKY Health Dept.
The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) is administering monkeypox vaccinations to eligible individuals by appointment at its four health centers located in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties. The supply of Jynneos vaccine remains limited at this time, NKY Health said, but should increase in the weeks ahead. To date, NKY Health has given over […]
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Florence Christian seeing more families in need
Florence Christian Church served more than 400 families in July with its free food programs alone. In March 2020, Florence Christian Church supplied 97 households with free food. Since then, the numbers have steadily increased, reaching a high of 449 halfway through July of this year. “There are a lot of people who are really […]
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Thomas More skills lab named after former nurse
Thomas More University announced that it has named a nursing skills lab located at the Center for Health Sciences, the Kathleen McLane Nursing Skills Lab after the late Kathleen McLane. The lab is in partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. McLane served the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati community. The dedication of the lab was possible due to […]
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McConnell, Paul vote against provision to cap cost of insulin
Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul voted Sunday against a provision that would cap the cost of insulin in the United States. The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included a measure to cap the cost of insulin at $35 for patients on Medicare. Democrats also wanted to cap the price for those […]
