Every New Year, tens of thousands of Americans make a resolution to lose weight or get in better shape. Many choose to join a gym or health club with the intention of working out two, three or maybe even four times a week. Unfortunately, by the time spring rolls around, many stop going for several […]
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Abortion: Informed Consent Bill Passes Kentucky Senate
The state Senate passed an abortion-related measure by a 30-5 vote today. Senate Bill 4, introduced by Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, calls for a face-to-face meeting between the pregnant woman and a healthcare provider at least 24-hours before an abortion takes place. Adams said current law states a physician, licensed nurse, physician assistant or […]
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Abortion: Informed Consent Bill Passes Kentucky Senate
The state Senate passed an abortion-related measure by a 30-5 vote today. Senate Bill 4, introduced by Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, calls for a face-to-face meeting between the pregnant woman and a healthcare provider at least 24-hours before an abortion takes place. Adams said current law states a physician, licensed nurse, physician assistant or […]
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Heroin Overdose Antidote Coming to St. Elizabeth
Hundreds of heroin overdose reversal kits will soon be on their way to St. Elizabeth Hospitals in Northern Kentucky. Governor Steve Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway announced that the state will use $105,000 from its $32 million settlement with large national drug makers to make Narcan (Naloxone) available to St. E. in our area, as […]
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Heroin Overdose Antidote Coming to St. Elizabeth
Hundreds of heroin overdose reversal kits will soon be on their way to St. Elizabeth Hospitals in Northern Kentucky. Governor Steve Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway announced that the state will use $105,000 from its $32 million settlement with large national drug makers to make Narcan (Naloxone) available to St. E. in our area, as […]
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New Dentist Office Opens in Independence
There is a new dentist’s office in Independence. Peter Family Dentistry celebrates with a ribbon cutting Monday at its new office at 2025 Declaration Drive (Suite B) in the Independence Towne Center. Dr. Jeffrey D. Peter will provide dental services ranging from preventive care and general dentistry to dentures, crowns, implant services, and other restorative […]
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New Dentist Office Opens in Independence
There is a new dentist’s office in Independence. Peter Family Dentistry celebrates with a ribbon cutting Monday at its new office at 2025 Declaration Drive (Suite B) in the Independence Towne Center. Dr. Jeffrey D. Peter will provide dental services ranging from preventive care and general dentistry to dentures, crowns, implant services, and other restorative […]
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Mainstrasse Village Shows Organic Shift to Non-Smoking as Statewide Ban Grows in Popularity
“Smoking or non?” It’s a question that has all but disappeared from the American dining industry over the last decade or so, as statewide smoking bans continue to pop up across the nation and research about the health risks associated with smoking keeps growing. Kentucky remains one of the last states to balk at passing […]
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Mainstrasse Village Shows Organic Shift to Non-Smoking as Statewide Ban Grows in Popularity
“Smoking or non?” It’s a question that has all but disappeared from the American dining industry over the last decade or so, as statewide smoking bans continue to pop up across the nation and research about the health risks associated with smoking keeps growing. Kentucky remains one of the last states to balk at passing […]
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Flu Kills Child in Northern Kentucky
A Northern Kentucky child has died from complications of the flu, the first death reported to the Northern Kentucky Health Department this flu season. The child had a chronic health problem that may have made him/her more susceptible to flu. “The loss of a child to the flu is heartbreaking, particularly around the holiday season. […]