Foster care summit to draw hundreds to Louisville on Wednesday
More than 700 people are expected to attend a summit Wednesday in Louisville on the revamping of Kentucky’s foster care and adoption system. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says it is hosting the “Transformers of Child Welfare” event at Cardinal Stadium...
Thayer files bill that would end Louisville’s needs-based model for syringe exchange
State Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, filed legislation Wednesday that would require local health departments with a syringe exchange to operate on a one-for-one exchange model, thus forcing Louisville to end its need-based model that is widely held to be the best practice among public...
Women’s health: Breastfeeding has benefits for babies and moms
When Merilyne Emmons gave birth last year, she wanted to give her daughter a strong start in life, so she opted to breastfeed the newborn instead of turning to baby formula. Emmons, 26, of Louisville was attracted partly by the immune-boosting benefits of breastfeeding,...
Flu season kicks in high gear in Louisville and statewide
If you’ve been putting off getting a flu shot, now may be the time to make it a priority. Health authorities in Louisville are reporting a recent uptick in flu cases, and the state notes that there have been at least five deaths among...
City details partners and plan for spending over $500,000 on homeless services
Mayor Greg Fischer on Wednesday revealed his administration’s plan to spend over $500,000 in surplus funds on partner organizations providing temporary storage and shelter services to the homeless through the end of this fiscal year. In its last meeting of the year in December,...
UofL Health taps new CEO
The University of Louisville Health system will have a new leader in 2019, the school announced Wednesday. Tom Miller, a health care professional with over 30 years of experience, will be taking the top role on Jan. 7. As CEO, he will oversee UofL...
Lucina Health analytics platform fighting prematurity
The analytics platform of Louisville-based Lucina Health is helping Passport Health Plan to fight prematurity, company officials said. The Lucina Health platform aggregates and analyzes patient and population data to identify pregnant women as soon as possible and determine whether they’re at high risk...
Groups oppose Medicaid copays in Kentucky
More than 25 groups have signed a letter asking state officials to reconsider putting Medicaid copays in place for various services starting Jan. 1. The Dec. 11 letter to Kentucky Medicaid Commissioner Carol Steckel argues that the copays, outlined on the Cabinet for Health...
Sports show donates house, raises money for Black Lives Matter program
Hosts of the “Main Event Sports Radio” donated a vacant west Louisville home to Black Lives Matter Louisville’s housing program during a live taping of the show at the Toonerville Deli in Old Louisville on Monday night. “Main Event Sports Radio” is a local...
Commentary: A Medicaid policy in search of a constituency
By Jason Dunn Starting Jan. 1, most adults covered by Medicaid will be required to pay a copayment for most Medicaid-covered services. It’s a policy in search of a constituency, and Kentuckians deserve to know why. First, some of the basics. The copays will...
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January 15, 2019
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