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Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Kentucky — the Highest Infection Rate in Eight Years
When I was a child, I was annually plagued with laryngotracheobronchitis. But since nobody has time to say that word, we'll use the more common term "croup." You could set your watch by it. In my pre-school days, I spent a good deal of time each year in what's known as a "croup tent." There I was, laying in bed, surrounded on four sides by kitchen chairs and covered with a blanket. My only company inside the makeshift enclosure was a humidifier and Vick's Salve. And that "croup cough" was a beast. It hurt; it sounded like a dog barking; and it was alarming to anyone who could hear it but couldn't see me.
Secretary of State Michael Adams to co-chair national panel’s Election Committee
Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams has been chosen by his peers in the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to co-chair its Elections Committee, along with Democratic Secretary of State Gregg Amore of Rhode Island, it was announced recently. The bi-partisan Elections Committee keeps NASS members...
Mitsubishi Electric to repurpose manufacturing facility in Northern Kentucky
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — A new investment from Mitsubishi Electric US is expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to Northern Kentucky. The investment came as a result of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's recent trip to Japan, where he met with Mitsubishi Electric leadership. The company is planning to...
Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now)
In March 2023, Kentucky Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 (SB 47) into law, legalizing medical cannabis for Kentuckians with chronic illnesses beginning January 1, 2025. Although patients who qualify cannot apply for medical cannabis cards until January 1, as of July 1, Kentuckians can now start applying for a medical cannabis business license, and […] The post Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now) appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law
Increasingly worried about suspected abuse of her young grandson, Michelle Tynes said she battled for years with Kentucky social service workers to act on what she said was the deplorable situation in the Western Kentucky home where he and four other children lived. “I made multiple reports,” said Tynes, who eventually won full custody of […]
Nurse Aide courses offered throughout region
CUMBERLAND, Ky. – Those interested in being a Nurse Aid can register now for the certification course offered this fall at different times and locations, including Cumberland, Whitesburg, Middlesboro, Pineville and Barbourville. Students successfully completing the Nursing Assistant Skills course at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College will be...
KY: Mizkan America to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156M Investment, 44 New Jobs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting news within the state’s food manufacturing sector as Mizkan America (MA), an industry-leading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products, announced plans to expand their current facility in Owensboro with a $156 million investment creating 44 new Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has...
'We are forever changed' | Beloved Norton Children's oncology nurse dies days after own cancer diagnosis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Norton Healthcare community is grieving the sudden loss of a beloved nurse who spent decades caring for pediatric cancer patients. Terry Bowman died last Thursday, just two weeks after his own cancer diagnosis. He worked Norton Children's pediatric oncology floor, lovingly known as 7 West,...
Dr. Harris on burnout among urology trainees
“Interestingly, the trainees, when you look at residents as a conglomerate, experienced burnout at a higher rate than post-trainee urologists,” says Andrew M. Harris, MD. In this video, Andrew M. Harris, MD, highlights the background and key findings from the study, “Burnout in Urological Education: An In-Depth Study of Residents and Fellows in the 2021 AUA Census.” Harris is the chief of urology at the Lexington VA Health System, an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, and the chair of the Workforce Task Force and a member of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee for the American Urological Association.
Recovery march symbolizes strength and unity
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Several organizations partnered for an event symbolizing strength and resilience in Eastern Kentucky. Organizers with Helping End Addiction for Life (HEAL) partnered with Cowan Community Action Group and other organizations to show support for those recovering from obstacles. “We partnered with the Cowan Community Center and...
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