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UofL Center for Women and Infants addresses growing problem for babies

UofL Center for Women and Infants addresses growing problem for babies

From UofL

LOUISVILLE, KY – The University of Louisville Center for Women & Infants is on the forefront of helping Kentucky handle a growing problem – babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) as a result of being exposed to drugs in the womb.

Kentuckians at greater risk for stroke

Kentuckians at greater risk for stroke

From KentuckyOne Health

LOUISVILLE, KY - For Kentuckians, the need to know the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms of stroke is more critical than in many states.  May is National Stroke Awareness Month and KentuckyOne Health is working to educate the community and reduce the occurrence of stroke in the commonwealth.

Governor Beshear Signs School Emergency Allergy Medication Bill

Governor Beshear Signs School Emergency Allergy Medication Bill

From Tyler Glick

Frankfort,Ky – This afternoon in the State Capitol Rotunda, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was joined by a large crowd of students, parents, medical professionals, and health advocates as he signed House Bill 172 into law.  The new bill encourages schools to possess at least two stock epinephrine auto-injectors on campus to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Schools who choose to keep the emergency medication on campus will now implement policies and procedures for managing a life-threatening allergic reaction. In addition, the law creates a mechanism for schools to receive or purchase epinephrine auto-injectors through area health departments and directs the KY Department for Public Health to develop the proper clinical protocols.

Healthcare Advocacy Coalition awarded grant to support increased access to healthcare in Kentucky

Healthcare Advocacy Coalition awarded grant to support increased access to healthcare in Kentucky

From Rachel Bledsoe

FRANKFORT, KY – Over 400,000 Kentuckians may soon have a new option to receive healthcare coverage if Governor Beshear approves an expansion of Medicaid in Kentucky.  While this is a tremendous opportunity to improve the health status of many uninsured Kentuckians, with it comes the great need to educate and engage Kentuckians on what Medicaid expansion could mean for them, how it is different from traditional Medicaid and what the benefits look like.

UofL researchers demonstrate humans develop antibodies to tobacco virus

UofL researchers demonstrate humans develop antibodies to tobacco virus

From Gary Mans

LOUISVILLE, KY – A virus typically associated with tobacco, but also known to be present in spinach, tomatoes, petunias and other vegetables and  household plants, may help protect people from Parkinson’s Disease.

Lace ‘em up for National Walking Day

Lace ‘em up for National Walking Day

From Matt Rountree

LOUISVILLE, KY – Studies show that for every hour of vigorous physical activity, a person can gain an average of two hours of life expectancy. Regular physical activity, like walking, is critical to maintaining a healthy heart, which is why the American Heart Association encourages Kentuckiana residents to begin a 30-minute walking routine on National Walking Day – April 3, 2013.

Limited adherence to HIV testing guidelines

Limited adherence to HIV testing guidelines

From Doug Hogan

LOUISVILLE, KY - Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine HIV screenings for most patients, just three in ten (32%) Kentucky adults ages 18-64 report that their medical provider has discussed HIV testing with them.