UK cancer center works to decrease disparities for Black, Hispanic communities

BY DIAMOND PALMER KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center is working to decrease the health disparity that Black and Hispanic communities face. What You Need To Know The UK Markey Cancer Center was founded in 1983 They’ve added ‘community health worker’ positions to decrease health disparities in Black and Hispanic communities Khadijah Wallace is…

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Ky. education leaders call for action on teacher shortage

Louisville Public Media | By Jess Clark Kentucky education leaders are warning of dire consequences if more isn’t done to address the growing teacher shortage. Education officials say there are 11,000 unfilled teaching positions across Kentucky’s public schools. That’s in large part because there are so few young people entering the profession. Enrollment in the state’s teacher preparation…

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Danville-based health care tech company launching virtual program to treat addiction

BY GERALDINE TORRELLAS KENTUCKY DANVILLE, Ky. — The Wellness Community is a health care technology company that recently opened in Danville, and it’s launching the Primary Addiction Treatment at Home (PATH) Program to help those struggling with substance use. What You Need To Know A health care tech company is launching an at-home addiction treatment program in February Its…

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