Sep 2 Health Ky. Health Advocates Credit New Law For Rise In Tobacco-Free Schools New data from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky show that 84 percent of Kentucky public school districts now have tobacco-free policies. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 2 Health Ky. Health Advocates Credit New Law For Rise In Tobacco-Free Schools Lisa Gillespie
Dec 10 Health Kentucky Health Advocacy Groups To Hold Statewide Meeting On Youth E-Cig Use The half-day conference is being organized by the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow. It will take place in Louisville and remote locations will be held across Kentucky. By Lisa Gillespie Dec 10 Health Health Advocacy Groups To Hold Statewide Meeting On Youth E-Cig Use Lisa Gillespie
Jul 25 Health Study Finds ‘Bright Spots’ Amid Region’s Poor Health Outcomes A new report shows there are areas in the Ohio Valley where some health measures are better than expected. And these communities could help improve health across Appalachia. By Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource and Roxy Todd Jul 25 Health Study Finds 'Bright Spots' Amid Region’s Poor Health Outcomes Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource and Roxy Todd
Jun 1 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Medicaid Changes Coming; Braidy Breaks Ground This week, Gov. Bevin announced he’s teaming up with the nonprofit Foundation for a Health Kentucky, which is headed up by former Democratic Congressman Ben Chandler. By Ryland Barton Jun 1 Kentucky Politics Distilled KPD: Medicaid Changes Coming; Braidy Breaks Ground Ryland Barton
May 30 Health Bevin Teams With Nonprofit To Implement Kentucky Medicaid Changes Bevin announced a partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky to help educate Medicaid enrollees on new requirements and assist some with keeping coverage. By Lisa Gillespie May 30 Health Bevin Teams With Nonprofit To Implement Kentucky Medicaid Changes Lisa Gillespie
Mar 1 Health Health Advocates: Proposed 50 Cent Cigarette Tax Hike Isn’t Enough The Kentucky House unveiled its two-year spending plan Wednesday, which includes a 50-cent increase to the cigarette tax. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 1 Health Health Advocates: Proposed 50 Cent Cigarette Tax Hike Isn't Enough Lisa Gillespie
May 9 Health Poll: Amid Heroin Crisis, Prescription Drugs Still Concern Kentuckians While the heroin epidemic continues to make news, prescription drug abuse is still in the forefront of the minds of Kentuckians. By Lisa Gillespie May 9 Health Poll: Prescription Drugs Concern Kentuckians Amid Heroin Crisis Lisa Gillespie
Dec 28 Health Medicaid Is Seeing Huge Gains In Substance Abuse Treatment In Kentucky The report shows a 740 percent increase in substance abuse services for Medicaid expansion beneficiaries. By Lisa Gillespie Dec 28 Health Medicaid Is Seeing Huge Gains In Substance Abuse Treatment In Ky. Lisa Gillespie
Nov 18 Health More ER Patients Now Paying With Medicaid, Report Says Before the Medicaid expansion, many uninsured Kentuckians were going to the emergency room instead of a primary care doctor for non-emergency treatment. By Lisa Gillespie Nov 18 Health More ER Patients Now Paying With Medicaid, Report Says Lisa Gillespie