Events, trends, issues, ideas and journalism about health care and health in Kentucky
By Donna K. Arnett Dean, University of Kentucky College of Public Health Nearly nine months since the word “coronavirus” entered our daily vocabulary, hope may be on the horizon in the...
Kevin Kavanagh, M.D —– By Dr. Kevin Kavanagh The news media has extensively reported the federal courts’ reversal of government’s attempt to mandate the closing of church services and schools...
By Al Cross It’s rare for a high-ranking official to seek advice publicly, but that’s exactly what Gov. Andy Beshear did Wednesday at his daily coronavirus briefing, seemingly at wit’s...
By Jordan Tong Commonwealth Policy Center As numbers of new covid-19 cases have risen in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear has once again put the clamps on the commonwealth. The newest...
By Pope Francis In this past year of change, my mind and heart have overflowed with people. People I think of and pray for, and sometimes cry with, people with...
Kentucky’s recent surge in coronavirus cases and covid-19 hospitalizations, and the governor’s latest emergency orders in response, has prompted editorial commentary from several newspapers. “November feels eerily similar to April and...
Joe Namath is perhaps the most familiar spokesperson for Medicare Advantage plans. —– By Trudy Lieberman Community Health News Service It seems nothing ever changes when it comes to hawking...
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s Nov. 17 tweet —– U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is being taken to task for a series of remarks he has made about the novel...
Written as “an open letter to friends and colleagues,” this essay offers hope and insight for people and families facing serious health challenges. By Wes Irvin Over the last...
By Steve and Heather French Henry, Kristy Young and Melissa Karrer Cancer screenings save lives among men. But with the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, too many Kentuckians are forgoing or delaying...