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…

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Ky. judge strikes down law targeting teachers union dues

Louisville Public Media | By Jess Clark LPM Teachers protested at the state capitol building during “sickouts” in March 2019. Teachers unions and other state employee organizations can continue collecting dues through payroll deduction for now. Meanwhile, Attorney General Daniel Cameron has filed an appeal. Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate ruled against a 2023 Kentucky law that…

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Serious need for anesthesiologists across U.S.

BY TYLER O’NEILL | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is a dire need for anesthesia providers in Kentucky. According to the University of Louisville, many anesthesiologists are nearing retirement and there are not enough people to fill their roles. What You Need To Know There is a shortage of anesthesiologists, according to the University of Louisville The University…

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