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Bill aimed at improving physician retention heads to Senate floor
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (222+ words) Published 10:37 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 By Tom Latek/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " The state Senate is considering legislation directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a comprehensive search for actionable solutions to…...
Lung Association report reveals Kentucky must focus on increasing funding for nicotine prevention and quit smoking programs to reduce death and disease
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (244+ words) Published 10:00 am Friday, February 27, 2026 FRANKFORT, KY " According to the American Lung Association's 24th annual "State of Tobacco Control" report, released today, Kentucky's grades show that the state must step up efforts to reduce nicotine use to protect communities. Kentucky's action on…...
FDA gives approval for first-of-its-kind device
2+ week, 3+ day ago (257+ words) Published 2:05 pm Saturday, February 14, 2026 By TOM LATEK/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind device for the treatment of adult patients who have locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Optune Pax, developed by Novocure,…...
Mental health legislation wins approval
2+ week, 4+ day ago (197+ words) Published 1:16 pm Saturday, February 14, 2026 By TOM LATEK/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Legislation that would modernize Kentucky statutes concerning the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, has won approval from the House Health Services Committee. House Bill 485, sponsored…...