May 3 Health Beshear: Abortion ban would hurt minors, victims of sexual abuse Gov. Andy Beshear said that if Roe v Wade is overturned, it will mean a near total ban on abortion in the state. By Aprile Rickert May 3 Health Beshear: Abortion ban would hurt minors, victims Aprile Rickert
May 3 Health Report: Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word Roe V. Wade — opinions often change in the drafting process. By Zeke Miller, Associated Press and Mark Sherman, Associated Press May 3 Health Report: Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned Zeke Miller, Associated Press and Mark Sherman, Associated Press
May 2 Health Judge to extend temporary block on Ky. abortion ban The modified version will not include provisions abortion providers are already able to comply with. By Aprile Rickert May 2 Health Judge to extend temporary block on Ky. abortion ban Aprile Rickert
May 2 Health Sickle cell can be passed on to kids – but many don’t know if they carry the gene Medical providers want to raise awareness about testing for the sickle cell trait, which can cause severe pain, strokes and organ failure. By Farah Yousry, Side Effects Public Media May 2 Health Sickle cell can be passed on to kids – but many don’t know if they carry the gene Farah Yousry, Side Effects Public Media
Apr 27 Health Ky. provider resumes abortions up to 22 weeks, joins federal lawsuit EMW Women’s Surgical center will join Planned Parenthood in the case, which challenges a recently passed abortion law in Kentucky. By Aprile Rickert Apr 27 Health Ky. provider resumes abortions up to 22 weeks Aprile Rickert
Apr 26 Health Study: Jefferson County needs more equitable prenatal care Community agencies have partnered to study parents’ experiences with prenatal care, with the goal of increasing access and equity. By Aprile Rickert Apr 26 Health Study: Jefferson County needs more equitable prenatal care Aprile Rickert
Apr 25 Health Ky. abortion provider seeks clarification on 15-week ban The provider has stopped providing abortions after 15 weeks until a federal judge clarifies her temporary block of a restrictive abortion law. By Aprile Rickert Apr 25 Health Ky. abortion provider seeks clarification on 15-week ban Aprile Rickert
Apr 23 Health Non-profit ElderServe ‘pausing’ operations after 60 years Non-profit ElderServe is stopping services for Louisville’s older adults after 60 years, but the organization's CEO hopes to regroup. By Aprile Rickert Apr 23 Health Non-profit ElderServe ‘pausing’ operations after 60 years Aprile Rickert
Apr 21 Health Kentucky abortion law blocked in win for clinics A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new state law that led Kentucky’s two remaining abortion clinics to halt the procedure. By Bruce Schreiner, AP and Aprile Rickert Apr 21 Health Kentucky abortion law blocked in win for clinics Bruce Schreiner, AP and Aprile Rickert
Apr 20 Health Planned Parenthood holds off on abortions in Ky. as court case continues In court filings responding to Kentucky's Attorney General, Planned Parenthood reiterated their request for a federal judge to block a new abortion law. By Aprile Rickert Apr 20 Health Planned Parenthood halts Ky. abortions amid federal case Aprile Rickert
Apr 19 Health Ky. AG Cameron asks judge not to block new abortion law Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has asked a federal judge to deny Planned Parenthood’s request to temporarily block a new abortion measure. By Aprile Rickert Apr 19 Health Ky. AG Cameron asks judge not to block new abortion bill Aprile Rickert
Apr 19 Health Lawsuits ongoing to try to stop Kentucky abortion bill Kentucky legislators voted last week to uphold a 70-plus page bill restricting abortion in the state. Two organizations have filed federal lawsuits. By Aprile Rickert Apr 19 Health Lawsuits ongoing to try to stop Kentucky abortion bill Aprile Rickert
Apr 14 Health Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue to block Ky. abortion law The groups have filed federal lawsuits to block a more-than-70 page law that went into effect Wednesday in Kentucky. By Aprile Rickert Apr 14 Health Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue to block Ky. abortion law Aprile Rickert
Apr 13 Health UPDATED: Ky. legislature overrides veto on 15-week abortion ban, lawsuits announced The Kentucky legislature has voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 3, the omnibus abortion bill. By Aprile Rickert Apr 13 Health Ky. legislature overrides Gov. Beshear's veto of 'omnibus' anti-abortion bill Aprile Rickert