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Kentuckians turn in thousands of old prescriptions

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 4:55pm
Kentuckians turn in thousands of old prescriptions

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – The Kentucky State Police report that the National "Take Back" Initiative netted the agency 644 pounds of prescription drugs from those who wished to discard unwanted medications.  Each of the sixteen KSP posts collected the drugs for four hours this past Saturday.

The program, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, is intended to give people a safe and convenient way to part with unneeded medications.

KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer was pleased with the turnout at post locations across the state.  “The continued support of citizens who choose to properly dispose of unwanted prescription pills speaks volumes to the effectiveness of this program” said Brewer. “Once again, Kentuckians have assisted law enforcement in the removal of potentially dangerous drugs from reaching the hands of those whom they do not belong.”

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Health boards offer meetings across Northern Kentucky

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 4:00am
Health boards offer meetings across Northern Kentucky

EDGEWOOD, KY (FOX19) – Northern Kentucky has a Health Department that serves Boone, Kenton, Campbell, and Grant Counties, but it still has health boards for each county.

The local Boards of Health in Northern Kentucky have scheduled meetings for the following dates/times/locations:

•         Grant County Local Board of Health: 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, at the Grant County Health Center, 234 Barnes Road, Williamstown, Ky.

•         Boone County Local Board of Health: 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Boone County Health Center, 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence, Ky.

•         Campbell County Local Board of Health: 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at the Campbell County Health Center, 1098 Monmouth St., Newport, Ky.

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Beshear limits near-term insurance changes in tornado counties

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, 7:28pm
Beshear limits near-term insurance changes in tornado counties

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Governor Steve Beshear Wednesday signed an executive order that will prohibit insurance companies from cancelling policies or changing rates for policy holders in counties affected by the deadly storms and tornadoes on Feb. 29 and March 2.  This is the first time this type of order has been executed in Kentucky.

“As our families begin to repair their homes and get their finances in order, their policies for health, life or property insurance are more important than ever,” said Gov.  Beshear.  “We cannot allow insurance companies to cancel or change these policies in the wake of the storm, and my executive order will make sure that doesn’t happen.”

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Health Department offers free Tetanus vaccine to people involved in clean-up

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 3:14am
Health Department offers free Tetanus vaccine to people involved in clean-up

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - As people continue to recover from the tornadoes and severe weather, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering free tetanus vaccines to those who may need it. The vaccine is licensed for anyone 10 and over and will be available at the following times/locations:

  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at Piner Baptist Church, 15044 Madison Pike, Morning View.
  • 1 to 4 p.m.  On Tuesday, March 6, at the Crittenden Fire Department, 104 N. Main St., Crittenden.
  • 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at the Boone County Health Center, 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence.

Additionally, the vaccine will be available for free on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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UK grad student seeks people in Ky. with mental disorders for anonymous survey

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 1:13am
UK grad student seeks people in Ky. with mental disorders for anonymous survey

LEXINGTON, KY (FOX19) - A doctoral student at the College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Johnnie Woods, is conducting a survey of people in Kentucky that have a mental disorder.  

He has organized an online, confidential survey.  This research is for citizens of Kentucky; however, nobody is restricted from taking the survey.  The only restriction is that the person taking the survey be 18-70 years of age. No demographic questions are included. 

In his poster for the survey, Woods says "I need to know if a peer specialist can help. The peer specialist would be in the clinic. Peer specialists are people who have a mental illness. But peer specialists are getting well."

To participate, go on the Internet at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZF9YFPC.  You do not need to say who you are, just answer a few questions. The answers will be kept confidential.

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Local Fitness Club introduces $10,000 Weight Loss Challenge

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 11:09am
Local Fitness Club introduces $10,000 Weight Loss Challenge

NORTHERN KENTUCKY (FOX19) -  Now that NewYear’s has come and gone, the motivation to stick with those resolutions may befading.

 

This year, the local Snap Fitness is helping members stay on track and lose those unwanted holiday pounds with an 8-week $10,000 Lose Weight, Feel Great Challenge.

To help members get started on their path to better results, the club is also offering this limited time joining offer: Start Today For $79 Includes easyFIT.

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Health Dept., Boone Fiscal Court partner to improve oral health access

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, January 30th, 2012, 2:28pm
Health Dept., Boone Fiscal Court partner to improve oral health access

BOONE  COUNTY, KY (FOX19) - Almost one-third of Northern Kentucky adults have delayed getting dental health care due to the cost, and one-quarter of them feel that their oral health is less than ideal, according to the Greater Cincinnati Community Health Status Survey. Each year, more than 2,500 emergency room visits in Northern Kentucky can be attributed to dental problems.

            A new project by the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Boone County Fiscal Court aims to address oral health care access in the region. At its January 24 meeting, the fiscal court unanimously approved $1,500 in funding for the project, which will be used as a stipend for a public health graduate student intern.

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