The first coronavirus case in Kentucky was confirmed Friday afternoon by Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear declared a state of emergency on Friday, with the governor saying the order would ensure that all state entities have the necessary resources to respond. “We have been preparing and this was expected as the novel coronavirus spread throughout the […]
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After Spike in Local Teen Use, NKY Health Dept. Plans Forum to Stop Youth Vaping
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is joining community partners in hosting a forum titled, Prevent the Next Generation of Addiction: A Forum to Stop Youth Vaping. It is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ignite Institute (37 Atlantic Ave., Erlanger). The forum will feature a keynote presentation from a […]
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Whooping Cough Cases on Rise in Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reported cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. The majority of recent cases have been seen in school-aged youth, but it can affect individuals of any age. The Northern Kentucky Health Department announced the rise on Wednesday. During 2019, there were 14 confirmed cases in Northern Kentucky. […]
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NKY Health Dept.: Hepatitis A Outbreak is Over
The Northern Kentucky Health Department on Monday declared an end to the region’s hepatitis A outbreak. The department said in a news release that there had been no new cases reported in the past four months. During the outbreak, which first started in August of last year, there were 319 documented cases of hepatitis A. […]
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NKU Nursing Program Brings Care to Seniors at Covington’s Golden Towers
Northern Kentucky University’s Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) unveiled the Spotlight on Seniors program designed to bring healthcare to seniors living in Covington’s Golden Towers. As the winner of the Northern Kentucky Funders’ Grant Competition 2019, NACU Director Jennifer Hunter received $7,500 to bring her idea to fruition. NKY Funders’ Grants is an ongoing program that brings foundations […]
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Chickenpox: Appeals Court Says Health Dept. Actions Were Reasonable & Necessary
An order issued by the Kentucky Court of Appeals is being hailed as “a resounding victory for public health in Kentucky” by the Northern Kentucky Health Department. In a statement issued Monday morning, the health department noted that the court reinforced that the department’s actions following a chickenpox outbreak at a Walton school were “reasonable, […]
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Nurse, Student from NKY Honored by InterAct for Change
Interact for Health’s nonprofit arm, InterAct for Change, awarded $8,000 in scholarships to students across the region, including one from Northern Kentucky University. It also honored two individuals with Nursing Excellence Awards for outstanding contributions to nursing in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana. One of those recipients is from Northern Kentucky. Ashel Kreutzkamp, of Florence, was honored […]
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All Three St. Elizabeth Hospitals Earn “A” Grades from Analysts
St. Elizabeth Healthcare scored straight A’s in the Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. According to a news release, the designation recognizes St. Elizabeth’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in America. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization that analyzes health care quality and safety for consumers. Its […]
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Health Department: Attorney’s Advice on Chickenpox Not Appropriate
The Northern Kentucky Health Department responded Wednesday to a comment from local attorney Chris Wiest related to ongoing legal battle between a student and the department’s order that students not be permitted to attend Assumption Academy in Walton if they have not been vaccinated against chickenpox. Jerome Kunkel, an 18-year old student at Our Lady […]
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St. Elizabeth, Humana Team Up for New Free Health Clinic in Covington
St. Elizabeth Physicians and Humana are teaming up to open a new health resource center in Covington. A ribbon-cutting is planned for Wednesday, May 15. The center aims to create a more coordinated patient experience and help improve the health and well-being of people in Northern Kentucky, a news release said. The center will be […]