3+ week, 6+ day ago   (166+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak, with cases now reported in multiple counties across the state. The Kentucky Department for Public Health said Monday that, as of August 17, confirmed measles cases have been…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (167+ words) (LEX NEWS) — Kentucky is experiencing a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases, with state health officials actively investigating the outbreak alongside federal partners. As of July 15, the Kentucky Department for Public Health received 192 reports of cyclosporiasis cases, with 108 confirmed. At least…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (333+ words) (LEX NEWS) — A new case of dementia is diagnosed every 3 seconds, according to Alzheimer's Disease International, but a Kentucky health specialist says nearly half of all cases are preventable. Jenny Jacobs knows the impact of dementia firsthand. She served as…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (268+ words) (LEX 18) — Kentucky has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear announced May 22. The reimbursements cover costs incurred between January 2020 and May…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (349+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — As Brayden Scott crossed the commencement stage at Rupp Arena on Friday, it was a milestone years in the making, and one that is especially meaningful for the first-generation college graduate from London. Scott, who has cerebral…...