This article was written by Dr. Caroline Elmer-Lyon, Urogynecologist with St. Elizabeth Physicians. She sees patients in Edgewood, KY, Ft. Thomas, KY and Greendale, IN. Q: What does a urogynecologist do? When should people seek help from a specialty-trained physician? A urogynecologist is a doctor of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS). These specialists […]
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A return to normal: Boone County Schools dropping COVID-19 restrictions this year
Boone County Schools will keep masks optional for students this year, according to Public Information Officer Barbara Brady. During a COVID-19 committee meeting on Monday, district officials discussed COVID-19-related information to be sent out to families in a flyer ahead of the first day of school. Brady told LINK nky the district is approaching this […]
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Here’s how a Kansas abortion decision could inform what voters will see here in the fall
A measure Kansas voters rejected Wednesday that would have removed the right to abortion from the state’s constitution is similar to one that Kentucky voters will see in November. “Tonight’s results in Kansas are proof once again that abortion rights are a winning issue,” said Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky state director for Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. […]
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Rand Paul votes no on veterans health care bill
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) voted ‘no’ on the PACT – Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics – Act, which seeks to give healthcare funds to veterans who were exposed to toxic waste pits and Agent Orange. Paul was one of eleven Republican senators to vote against the bill, which would have expanded access to healthcare […]
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St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas receives second Lantern Award
The emergency department at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Fort Thomas has been honored as a Lantern Award recipient for the second time. The Lantern Award recognizes emergency departments that demonstrate a notable performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. Vera Hall, senior vice president, chief patient care officer, and chief nursing executive at St. Elizabeth […]
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Abortion ban in Kentucky returns after appeals court decision
Abortion is again banned in Kentucky. The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s motion to reinstate the abortion rule that bans the procedure upon detection of a fetal heartbeat. The rule was automatically triggered with the overturning of the federal Roe v. Wade decision by the U.S. Supreme Court […]
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CDC: JIF salmonella outbreak is over
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the JIF peanut butter salmonella outbreak to be over. On Wednesday, the CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed their investigation into salmonella-contaminated peanut butter products, concluding the outbreak originated at a plant in Lexington, Kentucky. The contaminated products resulted in at […]
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Association offers gift cards to Ky. schools for COVID vaccine clinics
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans is encouraging schools to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics by offering a supply of $20 Mastercard gift cards. The association announced its “Healthy Back-to-School” grant program to “increase vaccine access and acceptance by empowering local schools with funding for vaccine incentives,” according to a press release from KAHP. The gift […]
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Union 5K honors local soldier killed in Afghanistan
The public is invited to join Union’s adopted unit, local veterans, and those who served with Salmon to participate in a 5K race on Sept. 25, Gold Star Mother’s Day – which recognizes mothers who have lost children in the Armed Forces.
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Latonia man in remission after being first patient in world to undergo experimental therapy
Written by Jasmine Styles, WCPO anchor A Northern Kentucky man is the first patient in the world to receive an experimental cancer therapy. John Hornsby Sr. of Latonia swore ongoing stomach pain was coming from a hernia. “I was either in the bathroom sick or in my bed sick and I stayed like that for […]
