FRANKFORT As an academic internist in Kentucky who provides preventive health care to all, regardless of income or insurance status, I was unaware of the
Researchers see steady increases in Lyme and other tickborne diseases FRANKFORT Team Kentucky is committed to identifying trends in data that impact the health of
A comprehensive approach FRANKFORT Team Kentucky knows that building healthy communities is one of the most important things we can do for future generations. The
Improving patient well-being through tobacco cessation treatment FRANKFORT Smoking’s negative effects on the body have been known for decades – but what about its effects
Honoring Kentucky’s collective efforts and the role of primary care providers in early detection FRANKFORT November was Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight
A conversation with Kentucky’s top doc, Steven Stack, MD Editor’s introduction: Long-term health for the people of Kentucky must include addressing the health needs of
Physician encouragement to get screened and quit smoking is essential and effective FRANKFORT Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Kentucky, despite
FRANKFORT Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Kentucky despite being the third most common type of cancer. Over 4,500 mothers, fathers,
One in five Kentucky high school students report using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. FRANKFORT E-cigarette use, also called vaping, continues to be the
Nearly nine in ten Kentucky adults who smoke say they want to quit according to the 2020 Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. FRANKFORT New