
MEDICAL NEWS

Nonprofit Launches Forums to Help Kentuckians ‘Thrive’
ThriveKY forums to deliver updates on key social services programs.

Post Clinic Nears 30 Years of Care for Uninsured Residents
Post Clinic nears 30 years of providing free healthcare services to Kentuckians in need.

Bringing Awareness to Elder Abuse
Advocates and seniors gather for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in Frankfort.

Ranking Senior Health in Kentucky
Report ranks Kentucky 48th in the nation when it comes to senior health.

New Report Shows How Kentucky Kids Are Faring
Kentucky ranks below national average on several key indicators of child well-being.

Hospital Partners With Dolly Parton for Literacy
The hospital is enrolling babies in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Sleep Disorders Higher in Rural Kentucky
Study finds a high number of rural Kentuckians are suffering from sleep disorders.

Health Department Giving Away Gun Locks
Free gun locks are part of the ‘Let’s Lock It Lex’ initiative.

Yellow Tulip Project
How a yellow flower is becoming a symbol for hope in Nelson County.

Mind Matters Summit Encourages Brain Health
Advice to keep your brain healthy at the Mind Matters Summit.

How to Tell Anxiety From Everyday Stress
Psychologist explains how to tell anxiety from stress during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Equine Therapy Program Helping Children Thrive
Harnessing healing power of horses for kids with developmental disabilities.

Estrogen Patches in Short Supply
Demand for estrogen patches increases, leading to supply shortage.

Program Provides Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
New cancer screening program for firefighters providing peace of mind and early detection.

Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease
Neurologist shares research on connection between Parkinson’s Disease and pesticides.

MIND Diet Could Slow Brain Aging
Neurologist discusses the brain-health benefits of the MIND diet.

Parade Honors Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivors
Breast and ovarian cancer survivors will take part in annual Oaks Day Survivors Parade.

Report Shows Drug Overdose Deaths Down in Kentucky
Governor Beshear shares findings from report showing drug overdose deaths down in state.

Recovery Program Expands Services in Clay County
Freedom House makes room for more mothers in addiction recovery and their children.

Avoiding Tick-Born Illnesses
Entomologist talks about different types of ticks and how to avoid getting bitten by one.

What’s Changed in the Fight Against High Cholesterol
New guidelines aim to lower bad cholesterol through earlier screenings and interventions.

Report Finds Louisville’s Air Quality Has Worsened
American Lung Association ranks Louisville as one of the nation’s worse in air quality.

New Grants Awarded to Fight State’s Drug Epidemic
More than $30 million awarded to organizations to help combat the drug epidemic in the state.

Discussion on Ibogaine-Related Legislation in Kentucky
Former head of Kentucky’s Opioid Abatement Commission discusses ibogaine legislation.

How Declining Fertility Rates Could Impact Kentucky
Expert discusses the possibly implications a drop in birth rates could have on Kentucky.

Ibogaine Expert on Its Benefits in Battling Drug Addiction
Hear why one ibogaine advocate believes it’s the answer to Kentucky’s drug problem.















