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KENTUCKY — For Carl Varney in Greenup County, addiction began with marijuana and alcohol. Then he got in a car wreck in his mid-twenties and was prescribed opioid pain medication. “I already had an addiction in my life, and so for these to come in, a highly addictive substance, it took no time at all...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded an additional $144.1 million in grants to prevent and treat opioid addiction in support of President Trump’s commitment to combat the opioid crisis. The grants will be administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “Those supporting prevention, treatment,...

US — Few people would pass up the opportunity to look younger. But men and women who want to look a little more like their younger selves without resorting to surgery can still have younger, healthier-looking skin without going under the knife. Quitting smoking can add years to your life and improve your appearance. Smoking damages...

US —Though originally a Brothers Grimm tale written in Germany over two centuries ago—Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge— most people know the iconic story of Snow White from her whimsical 1937 Disney film debut, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Today, however, over 70 years later, the film has been re-imagined and recreated under a...

KENTUCKY — Each year we look forward to certain family traditions, like baking Granny’s gingerbread cookies or watching It’s a Wonderful Life with the kids. But sometimes all those fun traditions can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re giving you permission to choose what you want to do this year. Ignore the pressure to people-please, and instead...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Even with the assistance of detoxification and rehabilitation programs, 80 percent of people attempting recovery from opioid addiction will relapse. Opioid addiction is a complex medical disorder that impacts the entire nation, but much of the problem is condensed to disparate regions of Kentucky. This is the third and final installment of...

PADUCAH, Ky. — Baptist Health and Four Rivers Behavioral Health are expanding walk-in clinics to serve all McCracken County and Paducah public schools every school day, beginning with the 2016-17 year. Nurse practitioners will offer care for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as school/sports physicals and vaccinations. “Our goal is to provide convenient, accessible...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — UK HealthCare is urging Kentuckians to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites this summer and to be aware of travel warnings and evolving information regarding the Zika virus. Watch UK HealthCare Experts Talk about Zika  “At the present time, the risk for infection is low for Kentuckians not traveling to areas with active...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Hopkins County Board of Education was called on to investigate allegations of adjusting certain students’ grades at Madisonville-North Hopkins High School Monday night. The Rev. Robert Cottoner spoke to the board about a letter published recently by a local newspaper. The letter was written by a MNHHS senior addressing an issue in...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Ballet and jazz may be typical classes expected when parents sign up children for dance classes. However, local dance instructor Natalia Gordon is pushing to broaden the horizons of her students. “As a teacher, I always recommend ballet; it is the foundation of all dance,” she said. “The body awareness you learn in...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Although the term didn’t surface until the 1980s, the concept of biomarkers has been around for almost a century. Today, doctors routinely test blood for signs of anemia or the antigen associated with prostate cancer. Urine samples can hint at the presence of infection or diabetes, and EEGs diagnose electrical abnormalities in...

KENTUCKY — I’ve taken some time out of the last few days to fish the river. This is my sport of choice during this time of year. The weather has been perfect and the fish have been cooperating as well. One morning I felt like Mike Iaconelli who is one of the pros from the...

HENDERSON, Ky. — Henderson County Schools is pleased to add 25 new instructors from the state of Kentucky to the Mental Health First Aid™ (MHFA) team in a training held April 27-May 1, 2015 in Henderson.      “We are thrilled to bring Mental Health First Aid™ training to Henderson for our identified trainers and host...

GREENVILLE, Ky.— “Pick Greenville” this summer and attend the seventh annual “Saturdays on the Square” free outdoor concert series. This year’s exciting line-up includes returning favorites along with new bands and elements that are sure to “pick” things up. Set in Greenville’s historic downtown, the concert series is the ultimate place to relax with family,...

GREENVILLE, Ky. — Community Health Centers of Western Kentucky is a nonprofit, locally-governed, federally-qualified, community-based health organization. According to Jessica Browning, head of marketing and kynector, the center is set up to serve community members that may not have medical insurance. “We serve the community and those that may not have access to medical care,”...

MADISONVIILLE, Ky. — Although many children today may only know the story of Aurora and Malificent from movies and cartoons, the Children’s Center for Dance Education invites them to attend the ballet this weekend in Madisonville to learn the real story of Sleeping Beauty. The one hour performance, part of the US Bank Family Specials,...

KENTUCKY — Ducks can be a finicky lot. It seems that the conditions almost have to be perfect before they will land – especially if that landing happens to be in front of your blind. Not only do the weather conditions have to be optimal but even the decoys have to look a certain way....