Nov 24 Health The fight against food insecurity extends past the holiday season, expert says On Thanksgiving Eve 1969, a Louisville boy died of malnutrition. That led to the creation of Dare To Care, which still tackles hunger. By Yasmine Jumaa Nov 24 Health Fight against food insecurity extends past holidays Yasmine Jumaa
Nov 23 Health Louisville health leaders urge COVID-19 vaccinations, testing ahead of holidays Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and local health officials report weekly COVID-19 cases are at about half what they were last year, but urge precautions heading into the holidays. By Aprile Rickert Nov 23 Health Health leaders urge vaccination and testing ahead of holidays Aprile Rickert
Nov 22 Health Gov. Beshear reports highest weekend COVID cases in a month Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reported more than 3,000 new COVID cases over the weekend and more than 19,000 new vaccinations. By Aprile Rickert Nov 22 Health Gov. Beshear reports highest weekend COVID cases in a month Aprile Rickert
Nov 21 Health Rural COVID-19 ICU patients have ‘higher risk of dying’ says West Virginia University study The study of 81 rural patients found 54% died within 30 days of being admitted to an ICU. In urban areas, that number is 30%. By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 21 Health Rural COVID-19 ICU patients have ‘higher risk of dying’ says West Virginia University study Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 19 Health Nearly all of Baptist Health staff vaccinated following mandate Baptist Health announced its vaccination mandate in early August. Last week, they reported 99.6% compliance, with only 10 people leaving the company as a result of the mandate. By Aprile Rickert Nov 19 Health Nearly all of Baptist Health staff vaccinated following mandate Aprile Rickert
Nov 17 Health All Kentucky adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order that dramatically expands the eligibility criteria for people to get a COVID-19 booster. By Roberto Roldan Nov 17 Health All Kentucky adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster Roberto Roldan
Nov 15 Health Beshear: More than 15,000 Ky. kids 5 to 11 have received COVID-19 vaccination Governor Andy Beshear says 15,000 Ky. kids 5 to 11 were vaccinated in the first week they could get the COVID-19 shot. By Aprile Rickert Nov 15 Health Beshear: More than 15,000 young Ky. kids got COVID-19 shot Aprile Rickert
Nov 15 Health Floyd County reports successful first round of youth vaccination clinics The Floyd County Health Department has inoculated hundreds of local children against COVID-19 at youth vaccination clinics in recent days. By John Boyle Nov 15 Health Floyd County reports successful first round of youth vaccination clinics John Boyle
Nov 14 Health A new monument in Frankfort will honor the Kentuckians who died from COVID-19 The permanent public art piece, called “United We Stand. Divided We Fall,” was designed by Lexington-based sculptor Amanda Matthews. By Stephanie Wolf Nov 14 Health Kentucky COVID-19 monument design unveiled Stephanie Wolf
Nov 12 Health In Louisville, more than two in five Black children live in poverty More than 20% of Kentucky children are growing up in poverty, but Black and Latinx children are worse off in the state's most urban counties. By Jasmine Demers Nov 12 Health In Louisville, more than two in five Black children live in poverty Jasmine Demers
Nov 11 Health New Robley Rex VA Medical Center breaks ground on Veterans Day Government officials, people involved with the project and veterans gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new Robley Rex VA Medical Center. By Breya Jones Nov 11 Health New Robley Rex VA Medical Center breaks ground on Veterans Day Breya Jones
Nov 9 Health Louisville returns to red zone for daily COVID rate as vaccines for children 5-11 begin After a couple of weeks of decline, Louisville’s daily incidence rates reenter the red zone. By Breya Jones Nov 9 Health City COVID-19 rates rise back into the red zone Breya Jones
Nov 7 Health ‘Say Yes! COVID Test’ home delivery deadline Thursday The deadline to request home-delivered tests through the “Say Yes! COVID Test” program is Thursday. Partner locations will continue handing out testing kits while supplies last. By Breya Jones Nov 7 Health ‘Say Yes! COVID Test’ home delivery program concludes Breya Jones
Nov 5 Health Floyd County hosting four youth COVID-19 vaccination clinics Federal health officials approved the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 through 11 earlier this week. By John Boyle Nov 5 Health Floyd County hosting youth COVID-19 vaccination clinics John Boyle