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Indoor tobacco ban being proposed for Kentucky today

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 12:34am
Indoor tobacco ban being proposed for Kentucky today

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Kentucky, once one of the best-known tobacco-producing states, will soon ban indoor smoking in public and workplae buildings, if a state representative from Fayette County has her way.

On Thursday, Rep. Susan Westrom will join Smoke-Free Kentucky to roll out legislation that would establish a comprehensive, statewide, indoor smoke-free law.  The press event will take place in the Capitol Rotunda at 1pm, in coordination with the release of the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control Report Card.  

Speakers will include:

  • State Representative Susan Westrom (D-Fayette)
  • Barry Gottschalk, President and CEO of the American Lung Association of the Midland States
  • John Harryman, CEO of Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville
  • Robert Powell, M.D.
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Boone Library to host Early Childhood Fair

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, 12:17am
Boone Library to host Early Childhood Fair

BURLINGTON, KY (FOX19) - The Eighth Annual Boone County Early Childhood Fair is coming up on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike.

The Fair provides families the opportunity to speak with local businesses, agencies, and schools about the educational, developmental, and recreational opportunities available to young children in the area. Over 40 vendors will be available to answer questions about early childhood services and provide information on how to support the growth and development of our youngest learners.  

Several free screening opportunities will be offered to families by appointment. Success By 6 Boone County will be sponsoring free developmental screenings for children, ages 1 month to 5 years, focusing on children’s cognitive, language, motor, and social skills.

The Kentucky Lions Club Kidsight program will provide vision screenings for children, ages 1 to 5.

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Health Department to study smoking ban for Covington public housing

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 1:37am
Health Department to study smoking ban for Covington public housing

 

EDGEWOOD, KY (FOX19) - The Northern Kentucky Health Department has a received a grant to work on four health issues in Covington, including a look at the potential impact of a smoke-free policy for residents of Housing Authority of Covington properties.

Here's a release on the grant from the Health Department:

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has been awarded an $88,000 grant to target chronic disease prevention in the City of Covington. The funds from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors will support four health initiatives within the city: study of the impact of a smoke-free policy for residents of Housing Authority of Covington properties; smoke-free policies for all Covington pools; ability to use WIC nutrition vouchers and SNAP food benefits at the Covington farmers’ market; and increasing the infrastructure of the Licking River Greenway Trail. 

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State of Kentucky warns that winter is season for carbon monoxide risk

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 2:05am
State of Kentucky warns that winter is season for carbon monoxide risk

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - As outdoor winter temperatures drop and the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning increases, Kentuckians are urged to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning due to improper use of heating or cooking devices.

“Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly and should be taken seriously,” said Steve Davis, M.D., acting Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) commissioner. “We urge Kentuckians to take steps to prevent exposure to carbon monoxide by avoiding the use of gasoline-powered stoves or charcoal grills as indoor sources of heat. It can be a matter of life or death.”

In 2010, there were 206 emergency room visits for Kentucky residents related to carbon monoxide exposures, he said.

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Counseling group offers advice to those who need to start the New Year dry

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, December 29th, 2011, 2:02am
Counseling group offers advice to those who need to start the New Year dry

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - A local sobriety expert is offering tips for those who have decided to or are considering stopping drinking in for the New Year.  These come from Jeff Duell at the Awareness and Discovery Group: 

One of the top New Year’s Resolutions is to become sober and remain so. Jeff Duell, Managing Director at Awareness & Discovery Group in Northern Kentucky knows first-hand how difficult that can be – perhaps that’s one of the reasons his group is so highly successful with services sought out by local cities, county and individuals alike.

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare helps fulfill New Year’s resolutions

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, December 23rd, 2011, 1:27am
St. Elizabeth Healthcare helps fulfill New Year’s resolutions

EDGEWOOD, KY (FOX19) - St. Elizabeth Healthcare is offering a number of classes and events in 2012 to help everyone with their New Year’s resolutions for living a healthier and happier life.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, exercise regularly or stop smoking, the classes and events at St. Elizabeth Healthcare can help you to maintain your motivation and avoid common pitfalls. This could be the year you make good on your New Year's resolutions.

Smoking Cessation Support Group

This support group is specifically designed to deal with the issues smokers and former smokers face in maintaining a life free of smoking. The next four-week session begins in January (January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.).

210 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills
Appointments: (859) 301-5959

Weight Management – Surgical Options

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Health Department’s Annual Report now available online

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, December 12th, 2011, 8:00am
Health Department’s Annual Report now available online

EDGEWOOD, KY (FOX19) - The hurdles faced by the Health Department staff and Board during its 2011 fiscal year were considerable: increased need for services due to difficult economic times, budget cuts at the state and federal levels, rising costs for employee benefits, and lower reimbursement for services, among others.

The fiscal year 2010-2011 annual report addresses these issues, along with the major health challenges in the region, and how the Health Department is dealing with them.

Highlights include the hiring of Lynne M. Saddler, MD, MPH, as District Director of Health in July 2010, and continued demand for clinical services, with 5,000 more clients seeking care at the Health Department’s four county health centers compared to the previous year, education about and enforcement of the Kenton County smoking ordinance and response to simultaneous outbreaks of Shigella and Cryptosporidiosis.

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