Kentucky’s dismal health rankings are well-known and span generations. The state has long had the dubious distinction of being among the national leaders in cancer diagnoses, smoking rates, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other maladies. Gov. Steve Beshear declared today that Kentucky will significantly reduce incidence and deaths from these diseases and habits […]
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7 Goals to Improve Kentucky’s Health Announced
Kentucky’s dismal health rankings are well-known and span generations. The state has long had the dubious distinction of being among the national leaders in cancer diagnoses, smoking rates, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other maladies. Gov. Steve Beshear declared today that Kentucky will significantly reduce incidence and deaths from these diseases and habits […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: All About Tomatoes
“Love Apples”. That fanciful name for tomatoes is derived from the French “La Pomme d’Amour”, attributing aphrodisiacal powers to them! It is the perfect name for this centerpiece vegetable of the garden. Couple that with the fact that until some time in the nineteenth century tomatoes were considered to be poisonous, and you’re probably wondering, “where’s the snake […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: All About Tomatoes
“Love Apples”. That fanciful name for tomatoes is derived from the French “La Pomme d’Amour”, attributing aphrodisiacal powers to them! It is the perfect name for this centerpiece vegetable of the garden. Couple that with the fact that until some time in the nineteenth century tomatoes were considered to be poisonous, and you’re probably wondering, “where’s the snake […]
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Housing Authority to Continue Smoke-Free Campaign in Covington
Noting the health effects of smoking as well as the high cost of turning over units previously occupied by smokers, the Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) will continue its “Take It Outside” campaign in February. Community meetings are scheduled at Latonia Terrace, City Heights, and Golden Tower in anticipation of a change in policy that […]
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Housing Authority to Continue Smoke-Free Campaign in Covington
Noting the health effects of smoking as well as the high cost of turning over units previously occupied by smokers, the Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) will continue its “Take It Outside” campaign in February. Community meetings are scheduled at Latonia Terrace, City Heights, and Golden Tower in anticipation of a change in policy that […]
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Region’s First Complete Programs in Radiologic Science, Respiratory Therapy at NKU
The Northern Kentucky University College of Health Professions is set to add two new bachelor degree programs this year that will replace existing associate degrees. A new Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science is designed to educate and prepare students for work in diagnostic radiography, which is an imaging modality that employs radiation to produce […]
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Region’s First Complete Programs in Radiologic Science, Respiratory Therapy at NKU
The Northern Kentucky University College of Health Professions is set to add two new bachelor degree programs this year that will replace existing associate degrees. A new Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science is designed to educate and prepare students for work in diagnostic radiography, which is an imaging modality that employs radiation to produce […]
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kynect Expected to Enroll Over 200,000 this Weekend
Signups for affordable health insurance are still going strong in the Commonwealth – with an average of nearly 1,600 new enrollees each day, according to a news release. More than 195,000 Kentuckians are now enrolled in new health coverage, and that total is likely to surpass the 200,000 mark over the weekend, the news release […]
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kynect Expected to Enroll Over 200,000 this Weekend
Signups for affordable health insurance are still going strong in the Commonwealth – with an average of nearly 1,600 new enrollees each day, according to a news release. More than 195,000 Kentuckians are now enrolled in new health coverage, and that total is likely to surpass the 200,000 mark over the weekend, the news release […]