2+ week, 2+ day ago   (136+ words) Kentucky's governor and a congressman are at odds over the effect of Medicaid cuts on the state's rural hospitals. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) warns that $21 billion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years will threaten rural hospitals. Congressman Andy Barr (R-Ky.), who's…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (345+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia is getting $122 million in federal funding for rural health care as hospitals across rural parts of the Commonwealth continue to struggle with staffing shortages, rising costs and financial pressure. The Trump administration announced the funding Friday…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (461+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia agencies are being told to make it easier for eligible residents to stay enrolled in Medicaid and food assistance as new federal requirements take effect. Executive Order 20, issued Tuesday, creates a “Keep Virginia Covered” policy for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (306+ words) When a Kentucky woman called an emergency department earlier this year, she wasn't asking whether treatment was available. Through tears, she was asking whether anyone would judge her for needing it. She had been referred to the hospital for help…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) Health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky and announced the state has the most confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than in any year since 1991. All 19 cases in 2026 have been in individuals who were not vaccinated against measles…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (480+ words) Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private oncology practice in Northern Virginia, is pleased to welcome Tina Roy, MD, board-certified medical oncologist and board-eligible hematologist, to its Arlington location. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets open in 46m Nationally Recognized Lung Cancer Researcher…...

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, 4+ day ago   (458+ words) The Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson has made significant gains in staffing and continues to provide high-quality care, but legislative analysts told lawmakers Wednesday that additional improvements are needed to ensure the facility can meet future…...

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   (511+ words) For decades, public health campaigns have warned citizens about the dangers of smoking — yet in Virginia, smoke remained a hazard inside operating rooms until recently. Surgical smoke is generated when electrosurgical pencils or lasers are used to cut tissue and…...