RICHMOND, Ky. (June 25, 2018) — With its recent re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Business has again earned a distinction that less than 7 percent of the world’s business programs can claim. The five-year re-accreditation covers baccalaureate degree programs in all majors – Accounting, Finance,…
Asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are the most commonly diagnosed chronic conditions among children in the Greater Cincinnati region, according to data collected through the 2017 Child Well-Being Survey. The survey asked parents and guardians whether a doctor or other health care provider said their child had one of five chronic conditions:…
UPS wants to allow lower-paid package handlers to work as drivers part of the week. It’s one of the issues the company is negotiating as part of new labor contract with the Teamsters union. UPS drivers oppose creating ‘hybrid’ positions that would pay less LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – About two dozen Louisville-area UPS drivers don’t like…
by GREG DAVIS – This week on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine the host talks with UK emergency department nurse Carson Swartz, who recently ran in the Boston Marathon to raise money for the non-profit group, 50 Legs, which provides prostheses to people who have lost limbs. Carson Swartz, right, with Katie Eddington. CREDIT UK…
by Grace Schneider, Louisville Courier Journal – The YMCA and other nonprofits are warning donors and members that they’ll need to charge sales taxes after July 1, but questions still abound. Shannon Hall If you’re a member at the Jewish Community Centeror a Kentucky-based YMCA, if you love supporting your favorite causes with generous bids at charity auctions,…
by Nick Storm – Kentucky is just weeks away from implementing a first of its kind work requirement for some Medicaid recipients in the Commonwealth, and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Adam Meier, hopes the nation witnesses a smart and thoughtful implementation of the Kentucky HEALTH plan. The plan is a first of its…
by TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer – CVS Health will make prescription deliveries nationwide to accommodate the heightened expectations of convenience from consumers. The nation’s second-largest drugstore chain says it also will make home deliveries of other items, like allergy medicines, vitamins or household products. The service will cost $4.99 for deliveries made in one…
by Thomas Novelly, Louisville Courier Journal – The Kentucky Republican Party blasted Democrats to return donations from disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein but has yet to deliver on its own promise to donate $10,000 received from controversial casino mogul Steve Wynn. Kentucky GOP spokesman Tres Watson told the Courier Journal on Tuesday that the party is working on donating the Wynn money,…
by JACK BRAMMER, jbrammer@herald-leader.com – For the fourth time this month, anti-poverty demonstrators tried to enter the Kentucky Capitol Monday but were told by police that only two members could enter at a time. Kentucky is the only state in the country that has denied Poor People’s Campaign participants access to their statehouse, said Jeremy Porter…
by Don Weber – FLORENCE – Former Secretary of State and Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Trey Grayson believes that Amy McGrath’s win over Lexington Mayor Jim Gray in the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary was the result of effective campaign ads as well as having the voters embrace her political outsider role. McGrath…