The Northern Kentucky Health Department is launching a public-facing data dashboard that tracks drug overdoses and trends in a four-county region, providing a tool for prevention and intervention efforts.
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NKY Health: Flu cases up throughout region, HIV diagnoses up among African Americans
Last week saw the year’s first reported child deaths from both influenza and COVID-19. Flu season falls in autumn and winter, with cases tending to peak between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and public data tracking throughout the region suggests that cases of flu, at least, are increasing. […]
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Here is how to stay healthy during the holidays
For some, the holiday season is filled with what seems like endless activities that include travel, shopping, attending parties and events, and visiting with family. To that end, there are resources available to help celebrants stay healthy and avoid getting sick during this time of year, officials said. “The holidays are definitely a tough time […]
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NKY Health encourages flu vaccinations during National Influenza Vaccination Week
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging residents to get flu vaccinations. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses infecting the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Getting a flu vaccine annually serves as the best […]
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Here’s how to protect yourself as the flu spreads across Northern Kentucky
At least 243 cases of flu have been reported across Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Grant counties this week — this time last year, that number was five. Due to an increase in cases, the health department recently released tips for how to stay healthy this flu season. Northern Kentucky’s Health’s District Director Jennifer L. Mooney […]
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NKY Health announces new district director
Northern Kentucky Health Department has appointed Jennifer Mooney as its new district director of Health. Mooney will begin in her new position Oct. 31. Mooney has served as assistant health commissioner for Hamilton County General Health District since 2019, overseeing the Community Health Services Department. She previously held leadership roles within the Cincinnati Health Department from […]
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NKY health department narrows search for new director
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has narrowed its search for a new director to three candidates.
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NKY Health Urges Action with Escalating Covid-19 Cases
NKY Health Urges Action with Escalating Covid-19 Cases The NKY Health Department has released the following press release in response to the surge in cases in Northern Kentucky. — Northern Kentucky is seeing a significant rise in the reported number of COVID-19 cases. Campbell and Kenton counties have moved into the Red (critical) Zone due […]
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127 Yard Sale – How to Stay Safe During COVID-19
The Longest Yard Sale will take place this weekend – here’s what you need to know to stay safe from Covid-19 exposure. (Img: 127 Yard Sale Facebook) By Jessie Eden The Northern Kentucky Health Department has released information on how bargain hunters can stay safe during this weekend’s “127 Longest Yard Sale”. The 127 Yard […]
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St. E, NKY Health Working to Fight Covid-19 Cases in Nursing Home, 33 Cases
St. E and NKY Health working together in response to 33 residents developing Covid-19 at a Covington Nursing Home. (Img: Unsplash) Ft. Thomas, KY (April 22, 2020) — St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) are working together with Rosedale Green in response to a cluster of COVID-19 cases. Over the […]
