The Northern Kentucky Health Department has issued a public health advisory after detecting an outbreak of cryptosporidium, a fecal-borne intestinal parasite, which was found to be linked to a local public pool.
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There’s a drug and mental health crisis in Boone County. Police social workers are now ‘navigating’ to fix it
Chelsea Chorley is still settling into her new job. When telling us her official title, she answered with some hesitation — police navigator? police social worker? Whatever her title may be, Chorley is confident in one thing: she has the chance to make a difference. “I think it’s the (Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s) willingness to […]
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NKY Health Dept. issues overdose warning after spike leaves 3 dead
Five people overdosed in Boone County Tuesday, bringing the total to 49 in less than 30 days, according to the Northern Kentucky Health Department. The spike lead to the health department issuing its second OD alert this summer. Three of the most recent overdoses, which happened between July 15 and 16, were deadly. In response […]
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NKY Health Dept. offers free naloxone, training in response to Boone County overdose alert
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is distributing free naloxone spray and offering free training on July 5 in response to the overdose alert in Boone County.
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Heat advisory issued, severe thunderstorms possible
The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service which has issued a heat advisory for the region. The advisory will be in place from noon until 3 p.m. Thunderstorms that could produce damaging wind gusts are also expected later in the afternoon into the […]
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NKY Health Dept. inspects over 350 facilities ahead of summer pool season
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has performed over 350 inspections on public pools and spas ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, ensuring water quality and safety for pool-goers.
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Queer Kentucky brainstorms ways to help LGBTQ+ Kentuckians in addiction recovery
Queer Kentucky hosted an event in Covington to brainstorm ways to build out resources for queer Kentuckians in addiction recovery, including increased visibility for organizations providing queer-friendly addiction services, non-alcoholic beverages and harm-reduction measures.
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NKY Health building in Covington goes on sale
The Kenton County Local Board of Health is accepting sealed sale bids for the Northern Kentucky Health Department building in Covington, which is currently listed as surplus property.
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Highland Heights receives award for smoking ban
The city of Highland Heights received the “healthier environment” award on behalf of the Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy, known as ASAP, at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. ASAP’s mission is to develop a long-term strategy for reducing youth and adult smoking and tobacco addictions, reducing incidence and substance abuse, and promoting effective treatment […]
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NKY Health Dept. offering free radon test kits this month
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering residents free radon test kits and other resources to help protect themselves during National Radon Action Month.