LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A larger number of Kentucky adults indicate that they don’t use a regular doctor, health clinic or other appropriate source of health care, but that hasn’t necessarily translated into more visits to inappropriate sources such as emergency room or urgent care clinic visits, according to the latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP)…
BY MARIO ANDERSON KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky — With the rise in popularity of e-cigarettes, the university of louisville is analyzing the effects it can have on your health. A new study focuses on the impact on people’s heart health. Researchers discovered a build-up of plaque from those exposed to e-cigs — resulting in more cardiovascular issues. With…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Brutally cold temperatures are about to move into the Louisville area. The city of Louisville will see single-digit air temperatures Wednesday morning with a windchill approaching 20 below zero. When asked by Terry Meiners on 840 WHAS on Tuesday about schools closing Wednesday due to the cold weather, Kentucky Gov. Matt…
FRANKFORT, Ky.— Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: The Honorable Kenneth Harold Goff II has been appointed as Circuit Judge for the 46th Judicial Circuit, Division 2 of Kentucky. The Honorable Kenneth Harold Goff II, of Leitchfield, previously served as the District Judge for the 46th District. He will…
By Kelly Dean BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) — Senator Rand Paul testified he deals with constant pain and medical issues over a year after he was attacked by his neighbor. “The thought crossed my mind that I’ll never get up from this lawn again,” said Paul as he recounted the day of the attack. His testimony came…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY OWENSBORO – The Daviess County Board of Elections is proposing to conduct the recount of the 13th House District on February 2nd. The board believes they can do the recount in one day, but they will begin preparing for the recount on January 31st. The recount will include a hand count of all…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY Gov. Matt Bevin’s running mate Sen. Ralph Alvarado says he envisions he’ll play a crucial role between the governor’s office and the General Assembly. The relationship between the governor and the legislature at times seems strained–despite the House, Senate and Executive Branch being under one party control. Alvarado thinks if he is elected…
By SHELBY FRYE The Todd County Health Department Director said the county should consider a needle exchange program in order to combat opioid-related illness and death in the area. Director Jen Harris said Todd County has been watching and preparing for the Kentucky opioid crisis. She said an exchange program would help to prevent HIV and…
By WKMS STAFF Republican U.S. Representative James Comer won’t run for governor in 2019, according to a statement issued Sunday night. Comer’s statement comes as he spends time with his father, who is recovering from a stroke. Comer stated that he has,”…zero desire to run against a multi-millionaire incumbent Governor in a Primary, regardless of how…
By JOE SONKA The Republican chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee is speaking out against a billproposed by Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, which would force local health departments with syringe exchanges to operate with a one-for-one model — only dispensing one clean needle for each used needle returned by a patient. Rep. Kim…
