Health stories in Lexington, KY

Kentucky's Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission has awarded over $30 million in grants to more than 100 organizations to support drug prevention and recovery efforts. This funding, derived from settlements with pharmaceutical companies, aims to rebuild communities affected by addiction.

A Lexington resident is on the lookout for a new primary care doctor who is attentive and willing to prescribe necessary medications. This reflects a broader concern for accessible and responsive healthcare in the community.

Critics are voicing strong concerns about UK HealthCare's leadership, citing inadequate staffing and minimal raises for employees. A healthcare board meeting is scheduled for Friday, where community members are encouraged to ask tough questions regarding the management of resources.

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission has distributed over $34 million in grants to more than 100 organizations to combat addiction. Attorney General Russell Coleman referred to the funds as 'blood money' for families affected by the opioid crisis.

Colsen Knox, born prematurely at just 24 weeks, is set to leave the NICU after a remarkable 400-day stay. He will join his younger brother, who was born during his time in the hospital.

A local resident is reaching out for recommendations on good OBGYNs and primary care physicians in Lexington. This highlights the ongoing need for accessible healthcare options in the community.

I am wondering if this breaks a state labor law of some sort. I work at a big retail pharmacy in Kentucky. The pharmacy closes for scheduled meal break. If I clock in at 11pm and I am mandated a meal break from 1-1:30, isn't that against state law? It's too soon. I don't want to take a meal break 2

Three-month-old Tag Peterson has faced significant health challenges since birth, diagnosed with persistent pulmonary hypertension. His journey highlights the resilience of infants in critical care and the importance of specialized medical attention.

The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will hold its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit on May 18, focusing on brain health for adults 55 and older. The event will feature interactive booths, health screenings, and expert guidance on Alzheimer's and dementia.

Dr. Hayek, a prominent surgeon in Georgetown, has successfully completed his 1,000th robotic surgery, marking a significant milestone in his career. This achievement highlights advancements in surgical technology and its impact on patient care.

Kaitlyn Joshua, co-founder of Abortion in America and a resident of Baton Rouge, La., said she feared many patients would go without care after Planned Parenthood closed its only Louisiana health centers in response to a new federal rule included in the broad tax and spending measure President Donal

Nancy Galvagni, then-president of the Kentucky Hospital Association, second from left at the table, testifies to a legislative committee alongside hospital CEOs in 2025. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Deborah Yetter)After more than four decades with the Kentucky Hospital Association, Nancy Galvagni is

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A Hope Garden in Nelson County, full of yellow tulips, which are often associated with positivity and hope and are planted as a way to break stigma around mental health. (Photo provided) Community leaders in Nelson County noticed a pattern lately: Kids were more stressed and they had fewer outlets f