Kentucky sets more records for new coronavirus cases, covid-19 hospitalizations; Beshear urges care on Halloween and next weekHealthy Care

Ky. Health News chart; case numbers are from initial, unadjusted daily reports; click image to enlarge   By Al Cross Kentucky He...
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Colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45, says federal panel, following American Cancer Society's advice of 2 years agoHealthy Care

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A federal task force now recommends that adults with a normal risk for colorectal cancer get thei...
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Over 1/3 of Ky. nursing homes have reported nurse shortages during pandemic; 1/6 have been short during 4 weeks or moreHealthy Care

Pine Meadows Post Acute nursing home in Lexington had 14 weeks of nurse shortages, 160 cases of the virus and 26 deaths from it. (P...
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Nov. 9 webinar will focus on youth nutrition and physical activity; part of health foundation's annual policy forumHealthy Care

The third of five free webinars about efforts to reduce disease and unhealthy behaviors that often begin in childhood will focus on policie...
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With 68 counties in red zone, another Top 3 day for new cases, and record hospitalizations, Beshear calls it a frightening time Healthy Care

State Department for Public Health list; red-zone counties have 25 or more new cases per 100,000 people. By Melissa Patrick Ken...
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White House report: 78% of Ky. counties had moderate or high level of virus spread; says spread is linked to home gatheringsHealthy Care

White House Coronavirus Task Force chart; for a larger version, click on it. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News For a mont...
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97% of school districts have tobacco-free policies, including e-cigsHealthy Care

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Only five of Kentucky's 172 school districts have not passed a tobacco-free policy to line ...
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