Events, trends, issues, ideas and journalism about health care and health in Kentucky
The foundation of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is offering a three-day “Fair Chance Academy” to help employers foster employment opportunities for Kentuckians in recovery from substance use disorders who are ready...
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT – The latest bill to help independent pharmacies compete with pharmacy benefit managers sailed out of the House with overwhelming support but came...
Megan Simpson works after group class at Living Clean transitional housing in Manchester. She recently completed peer support training and passed her certification test. She started as a peer support...
State Sen. Whitney Westerfield —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill moving through the state legislature would create a pilot program to divert some qualifying low-level offenders away...
American Association of Nurse Practitioners map, adapted by Kentucky Health News —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to create a path for Kentucky’s advanced practice registered nurses to...
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Ky. (Photo from Addiction Recovery Care) —– A major drug-treatment company says it has completed its purchase of part of Our Lady of Bellefonte...
OPINION By Tim Robinson Every day in the United States, more than 270 people die from drug overdoses. That’s one person roughly every five minutes. Behind these staggering statistics are...
Atty. Gen. Daniel Cameron —– The state has finalized a $483 million settlement with four drug companies over their roles in the opioid epidemic, and payments should start in the...
Ky. Health News map shows counties in HEALing Communities Study —– The anti-overdose drug Narcan is now available free of charge to people under community supervision by the state Department of...
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The state House of Representatives passed a two-year state budget Thursday that includes a number of provisions for health, including many that were in...