Kentucky lawmakers have passed an anti-vaping bill, which advocates say could increase cigarette use in the state, despite calls for increased funding for tobacco prevention programs.
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Kentucky bill would require health insurers to cover biomarker testing for cancer
Written by Kentucky Lantern’s Sarah Ladd A Kentucky bill filed Tuesday would require health benefit plans to cover biomarker testing with the goal of improving the state’s cancer statistics. Kentucky Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, R-Taylor Mill, said prior to filing the legislation that “it’s highly important that we pay attention to science.” Biomarker testing “is […]
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Purple People Bridge Receives Donations to Fund Repairs, Opens for Cancer Society Event
Funding raised for the Purple People Bridge has allowed it to reopen temporarily for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as well as plan more permanent repairs. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
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BM2 Freight Services Raises Funds for American Cancer Society
(L to R) Matthew Mason, Kevin Ball, Rhonda Chisenhall (American Cancer Society), Mollie Bentley and Jeff Mason BM2 Freight Services recently presented a check to American Cancer Society representative, Rhonda Chisenhall, for the amount of $1518.58. These funds were raised throughout the month of November through several initiatives including a Dunking Booth, a Massage Therapy […]
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Tower Park Hosts the Relay for Life of Campbell County
Tower Park will be home to this year’s Relay for Life of Campbell County on May 30-31. People from all throughout the Northern Kentucky area will be coming together to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Since cancer doesn’t sleep, the Relay for Life event won’t sleep either. The event lasts all night beginning […]