Award-winning video teaches Kentucky parents life-saving tips
Prevention is, of course, the best medicine. And in many cases, prevention is as easy as providing people with information. That was thinking behind a video unveiled last year and being distributed to new parents at 46 birthing centers in Kentucky. The video provides information about safe sleep practices and the dangers of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. […]
What are the racial inequalities in Kentucky? Chamber panel discusses the need for systemic change
The Kentucky Chamber recently hosted a panel of experts to discuss racial inequalities in Kentucky. Kentucky Chamber president Nick Rowe started by accenting that, “as a chamber of commerce, we would like to be a part of the solution” addressing the need for systemic change in the Commonwealth. He mentioned hiring practices, income gaps, education, health status […]
WellCare expands access to opioid addiction treatment options
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new and unique challenges for public health officials in Kentucky, including addressing the growing opioid health crisis across the commonwealth. In response, WellCare of Kentucky announced today Groups Recover Together, an industry leader in value-based care for opioid use disorder (OUD), has joined its network of providers to help members struggling […]
Share your voice to build a better Kentucky
The mission of Building Kentucky is to amplify ways Kentuckians are building a better Commonwealth. Amid a worldwide pandemic, economic recession and national movement for criminal justice reform, it is important to make your voice heard. Here are a few ways to promote the policies and causes most important to you. Vote to Determine Who […]
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky offers virtual training tools and refresher courses
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) is preparing Kentucky for a prosperous future after the COVID-19 pandemic starting with the Commonwealth’s youngest citizens. By creating healthy connections with children, PCAK helps Kentucky’s youth grow into adults who strengthen communities and build the economy. Times of high stress and uncertainty increase the risk of exposure to violence or […]
Op-Ed: Kentuckians Proving We Are a Great People by Gov. Andy Beshear
It is hard to believe that Kentucky saw its first confirmed case of COVID-19 just over two and a half months ago. The virus began spreading quickly, escalating like past pandemics such as the Spanish flu. Areas like New York and Louisiana saw spikes that exceeded their health care capacity, and the losses mounted. Here […]
109-year-old Kentuckian celebrates birthday with parade
The western Kentucky community of Kuttawa recently celebrated a 109-year-old resident in a big way. Friends, family and local officials rallied together to coordinate a birthday parade for Ruth Harrington on May 6. Harrington was all smiles under her protective face mask, waving at every one of nearly 40 vehicles as they drove past her […]
Give back to Dare to Care and other Kentucky nonprofits on Giving Tuesday
Nonprofits around the world have launched a global effort to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. While Giving Tuesday usually follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday around Thanksgiving, nonprofits are planning an extra push deemed Giving Tuesday Now (#GivingTuesdayNow) on May 5. Kentuckians are facing unprecedented need and challenges related to COVID-19. Louisville-area food security nonprofit Dare to Care is […]
#CaringforKY campaign highlights health workers outside hospitals
Not all nurses work in hospitals. A social media campaign is gaining momentum showcasing the faces of health care workers outside the traditional medical facilities. Hashtag #CaringforKY has been adopted by long-term care facilities across Kentucky to shine a light on their front-line health workers. In western Kentucky, one assisted living facility has featured several […]
Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care Opens Louisville-area COVID-19 Unit
A Louisville-area skilled nursing facility is answering Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for support by opening a COVID-19 unit. Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care will begin receiving patients April 15 in Louisville-area, 33-bed unit. The Respiratory Recovery Unit at Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care will serve patients with a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, making it one of few skilled-nursing […]
Grant funds NKU rural opioid program
Northern Kentucky University has been awarded $750,000 to help reduce opioid overdoses in Kentucky. The University’s Institute for Health Innovation announced a new federal grant funded program to continue its work in rural Kentucky. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State Justice Institute and the Institute for Intergovernmental Research awarded […]
Baptist plans $43 million rehab hospital
Baptist Healthcare has big plans for Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The Louisville-based health care system is seeking permission for a $43.4 rehabilitation hospital near Blankenbaker Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway in Louisville. The 47,000 square foot inpatient facility with 40 beds is a joint venture with Alabama-based Encompass Health. The state must approve Baptist’s certificate of need before […]
Kentucky Chamber updates “Leaky Bucket” report for 2020
Ten years after its initial findings, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has updated its “Leaky Bucket” report reviewing the biggest ‘leaks’ in Kentucky’s state revenue ‘bucket.’ The update examined state spending trends of the past decade, identified challenges that remain and offered recommendations for moving forward. The Leaky Bucket: 10 Years Later highlighted fast growing spending areas including corrections, […]
Louisville researcher wins $500,000 green energy grant
A grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) could cause a revolution in the energy industry led by one Louisville researcher. University of Louisville researcher Joshua Spurgeon received the $500,000 grant to continue his work in renewable energy. Spurgeon’s research in the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research in the J.B. Speed School of Engineering centers on […]
Kentucky to rebid Medicaid managed care contracts
Following the decision by Gov. Andy Beshear to cancel managed care contracts awarded by the outgoing governor’s administration in December, officials have begun the process to select which health care companies can manage benefits for the state’s Medicaid enrollees. The Cabinet of Health and Family Services issued a request for proposals Jan. 10 to rebid […]