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BBQ and Fireworks are a staple of summer fun, these smart tips can help you celebrate safely

The University of Kentucky, by Robert McCool It’s summertime! a time of year to light up the grill, light up the sky with fireworks, ...

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Boredom is normal for kids during the summer months, but don’t let it default to screentime

Written by Angela Houchin, MDKentucky University Although summer has arrived, many children’s delight about not having to go to school has already been dampened ...

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Increase in Kentucky’s child overdose cases highlighted during National Safety Month

Public News Service, by Brett Peveto Experts are emphasizing the safety of medications for children in Kentucky during June, which is National Safety Month. ...

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Kentucky’s newly-established Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board convenes for first meeting

By Public News Service’s Nadia Ramlagan This week was the inaugural meeting of Kentucky’s recently formed Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board. The board, which ...

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KDPH announces Dr. John Langefeld to assume role as Kentucky’s commissioner of public health July 1

This Monday, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) declared that Dr. John Langefeld will take over as the state’s public health commissioner, replacing ...

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Is it time to see an audiologist? Know the signs you or a loved one may suffer from hearing loss

By Dr. Trey Cline University of Kentucky When you think about getting your health checked, you probably think of visiting a primary care doctor ...

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KY Youth Advocates, Bloom KY report shows childhood trauma is taking economic toll on state

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Childhood trauma is costing Kentucky millions each year, according to a new report released by Kentucky Youth Advocates ...

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Stateline: Measles cases are in 34 states, including Kentucky; North Dakota now the focus

By Tim Henderson Stateline As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas ...

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The end of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural women in Kentucky

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Abortion rights advocates in Kentucky are concerned as the Department of Health and Human Services has revoked a ...

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Do you feel nervous or stressed when talking to your doctor? These tips can help ease your anxiety

By Dr. Tess Smith-Thomas University of Kentucky No matter how old you are, talking to a doctor or nurse can be stressful. Whether it’s ...

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