Princess Health and Kids Count report finds Ky. remains in the bottom 1/3 of states for children's well-being; is this a predictor of the state's future?. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kids Count report finds Ky. remains in the bottom 1/3 of states for children's well-being; is this a predictor of the state's future?. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsIf Kentucky's future lies in the well-being...

Princess Health and Wellness coalition in Perry County, where life expectancy is state's lowest, gets funding from Foundation for a Healthy Ky.. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Wellness coalition in Perry County, where life expectancy is state's lowest, gets funding from Foundation for a Healthy Ky.. Princessiccia

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The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has funded the Perry County Wellness Coalition's...

Princess Health and KET programs focus on oral health, 'just as critical to the well-being of Kentuckians' as problems that have a higher profile. Princessiccia

Princess Health and KET programs focus on oral health, 'just as critical to the well-being of Kentuckians' as problems that have a higher profile. Princessiccia

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Kentucky Educational Television has turned its attention to oral health, which it...

Princess Health and Clinton County coalition works to change the health lifestyle of its children, in an effort to change the local health culture. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Clinton County coalition works to change the health lifestyle of its children, in an effort to change the local health culture. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsPublic officials and local leaders in a small,...

Princess Health and Bevin says he will transform programs for kids with special health needs constructively and in a 'forward-thinking way'. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Bevin says he will transform programs for kids with special health needs constructively and in a 'forward-thinking way'. Princessiccia

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Gov. Matt Bevin told stakeholders for children and youth with special health-care...

Princess Health and House Republicans want to make it harder for schools to get free meals for all students; could affect more than 350 Ky. schools. Princessiccia

Princess Health and House Republicans want to make it harder for schools to get free meals for all students; could affect more than 350 Ky. schools. Princessiccia

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Photo from npr.orgBy Danielle RayKentucky Health NewsKentucky school officials are...

Princess Health and McDonald's stops sending to schools man who says he lost much weight eating only at McDonald's, including Big Macs and fries. Princessiccia

Princess Health and McDonald's stops sending to schools man who says he lost much weight eating only at McDonald's, including Big Macs and fries. Princessiccia

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Photo via flickriver.comMcDonald�s has stopped "giving nutrition advice to students...

Princess Health and Shepherdsville bans smoking with children in vehicle. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Shepherdsville bans smoking with children in vehicle. Princessiccia

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In the first such ban in Kentucky, the Shepherdsville City Council has passed an...

Princess Health and FDA launches its first advertising campaign aimed at rural youth about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Princessiccia

Princess Health and FDA launches its first advertising campaign aimed at rural youth about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Princessiccia

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a campaign on the dangers of...

Princess Health and Is pervasive pornography the newest public-health crisis?. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Is pervasive pornography the newest public-health crisis?. Princessiccia

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Gail Dines, a professor of sociology at Wheelock College in Boston and author of...

Princess Health and Dr. Nikki Stone and mobile dental team in Hazard have helped cut tooth decay in the region 20 percent in a decade of operation. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Dr. Nikki Stone and mobile dental team in Hazard have helped cut tooth decay in the region 20 percent in a decade of operation. Princessiccia

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By Ann BlackfordUniversity of KentuckyWhen Dr. Daria "Nikki" Stone, associate professor...

Princess Health and A leading authority on bullying in schools offers ideas for recognizing, preventing and dealing with it.Princessiccia

Princess Health and A leading authority on bullying in schools offers ideas for recognizing, preventing and dealing with it.Princessiccia

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By Melissa Landon Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues How do...

Princess Health and 14-year-old from Paducah discusses her depression and thoughts of suicide to help others in a similar situation.Princessiccia

Princess Health and 14-year-old from Paducah discusses her depression and thoughts of suicide to help others in a similar situation.Princessiccia

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Sophie Henney of Paducah chose two days after her 14th birthday to tell her story...

Princess Health and In-school health clinics not only meet the health-care needs of students and staff, but also their families.Princessiccia

Princess Health and In-school health clinics not only meet the health-care needs of students and staff, but also their families.Princessiccia

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School-based health clinics in Kentucky could become a trend,  especially...

Princess Health andStudy suggests that adolescent exposure to alcohol can negatively affect learning, memory and behavior in adulthood.Princessiccia

Princess Health andStudy suggests that adolescent exposure to alcohol can negatively affect learning, memory and behavior in adulthood.Princessiccia

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A study at Duke University suggests that repeated exposure to alcohol during...

Princess Health andSouthern Kentucky physician expands his in-school clinics; already in Russell County, will be in Adair County next year.Princessiccia

Princess Health andSouthern Kentucky physician expands his in-school clinics; already in Russell County, will be in Adair County next year.Princessiccia

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Dr. Eric Loy (Columbia Magazine photo)An entrepreneurial physician in Southern Kentucky...

Princess Health and Princess Health andRussell Co. school board plans to make all campuses tobacco-free, renews free-lunch-for-all plan after breaking even.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andRussell Co. school board plans to make all campuses tobacco-free, renews free-lunch-for-all plan after breaking even.Princessiccia

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School districts in Kentucky often deal with health issues. The Russell County Board...

Princess Health and Princess Health andHow to keep kids safe from traumatic brain injuries this summer.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andHow to keep kids safe from traumatic brain injuries this summer.Princessiccia

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About 1.7 million people in the U.S. suffer a traumatic brain injury each year,...

Princess Health and Princess Health andProposed waiver from school nutrition guidelines sparks debate.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andProposed waiver from school nutrition guidelines sparks debate.Princessiccia

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The controversial school lunch waiver debate that began in Washington has migrated...

Princess Health and Princess Health andLexington preschool becomes Kentucky's first with a farm-to-school food program.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andLexington preschool becomes Kentucky's first with a farm-to-school food program.Princessiccia

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About 20 years from now, today's preschoolers will be purchasing and preparing their...