Ky. opioid abatement commission considers psychedelic treatment for opioid addiction

Louisville Public Media | By Sylvia Goodman The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission heard from more than a dozen people about their personal and professional experiences with ibogaine, an experimental psychedelic treatment for opioid addiction. The state panel will decide in the next few months whether to invest $42 million of Kentucky’s nearly $900 million in…

Freestanding birth centers touted to Kentucky lawmakers studying certificate of need law

BY: SARAH LADD Kentucky legislators once again heard arguments in favor of removing the state’s certificate of need requirements for freestanding birth centers during a Monday task force meeting. The certificate of need requirement mandates regulatory mechanisms for approving major capital expenditures and projects for certain health care facilities, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Sometimes called the “competitor’s veto,” certificate of…

Interact for Health awards second round of grants to area nonprofits to support youth mental health

Interact for Health awarded a second wave of community grants aimed at increasing youth mental health prevention services in school-based settings. This is the second announcement from the organization’s new five-year strategic plan, which has a strong focus on improving mental health and well-being in the region, particularly for youth. This additional $1M investment builds…