BY MASON BRIGHTON KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE,Ky — In a move that’s being celebrated by many, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has eliminated a long standing prohibition on some gay and bisexual men giving blood. The change was announced in a release in May. What You Need To Know More gay and bisexual men are now allowed to give blood…
Two public hearings planned despite questions raised by members of commission overseeing opioid settlement millions BY: MELISSA PATRICK, KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The commission that manages the state’s opioid-settlement money voted June 13 to hold two public hearings to discuss the idea of funding development of an opioid-use disorder treatment using the psychedelic drug ibogaine. Two members…
Click here to view the video link. FRANKFORT, Ky. — After years of economic and educational turmoil, Kentucky State University has a new president in Dr. Koffi Akakpo. He will serve as the first permanent president the university’s had since July 2021. What You Need To Know Kentucky State University has appointed its first permanent…
KENTUCKY — The number of Kentuckians lost to drug overdose in 2022 declined by more than 5% compared to the previous year, according to a report from the Office of Drug Control Policy. What You Need To Know The number of Kentuckians lost to drug overdose in 2022 declined by more than 5% compared…
Nearly one in five American adults is estimated to have been diagnosed with depression, with the Appalachian and southern Mississippi Valley regions experiencing the country’s highest rates, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Thursday. What You Need To Know Nearly one in five American adults is estimated to have…
Despite a strong showing by opponents, Lexington’s Urban County Council voted to place a controversial urban service boundary expansion on the docket for a final vote this week. Advocates on council made the case that the decision can’t just be about “the wealthy… or the farm owners.” Opponents of the proposed boundary expansion marshalled their…
Metro Council member Anthony Piagentini claimed the city’s ethics commission violated state and local laws by disclosing his response to a complaint accusing him of ethics violations. A county judge disagreed. The Louisville Metro Ethics Commission did not violate any laws and is free to disclose certain records related to the investigation of Republican council…
SOAR held a board meeting today at Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky. Click here to view the video link. HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – The Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky hosted the SOAR board meeting Tuesday. The meeting was to discuss ideas to better the health of the region through a panel and presentation.…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Office of State Budget Director reported Monday that General Fund receipts declined by 7.2% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, but is still on pace to result in a third consecutive year with a budget surplus of over $1 billion. According to Budget Director John Hicks, total revenue last…
Click Here to View the Video Clip LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Fire Department recently started a new program to get Naloxone, or Narcan, into the hands of more people. One spray of the potent medicine can save the life of someone who has overdosed. What You Need To Know The Lexington Fire Department began its…
