Study shows Kentucky among national leaders in reducing uninsured percentage because of federal health reform

The percentage of adults under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance decreased by double digits in approximately half of Kentucky...

State won't estimate cost of greater-than-expected Medicaid expansion for 'a few additional months' – after Nov. election

By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The Republican-controlled state Senate's budget committee chair wants to know how much Democratic Gov. ...

Kids Count report says hard times in early childhood are more likely in Ky. than rest of U.S.; bad times have long-term effects

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One of every five children in Kentucky, by the time they are 5 years old, has experienced two or mor...

Busy Woodford County girl is one of 20 youth ambassadors in national campaign against childhood obesity

Genna Ringler of Woodford County has been named to the youth advisory board of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation , a national anti-chi...

'Hard times' help 13 more schools in Paducah area join about 20 in federal program that gives free meals to all students

Thirteen more schools in the Paducah area will offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students under a provision of the federal school-lun...