Princess Health and Donna Arnett, new UK public-health dean, says research is important to reducing Kentucky's huge health disparities. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Donna Arnett, new UK public-health dean, says research is important to reducing Kentucky's huge health disparities. Princessiccia

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Donna Arnett, dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky,...

Princess Health and Forrest W. Calico, national leader in rural health care, dies at 75. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Forrest W. Calico, national leader in rural health care, dies at 75. Princessiccia

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Forrest W. CalicoDr. Forrest W. Calico, a nationally recognized expert on rural...

Princess Health and Official praises needle exchanges and medication-assisted treatment for addiction: 'Treatment works. Recovery is possible.' . Princessiccia

Princess Health and Official praises needle exchanges and medication-assisted treatment for addiction: 'Treatment works. Recovery is possible.' . Princessiccia

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Scott HesseltineScott Hesseltine, the new vice-president of addiction services at...

Princess Health and Woman stuck by needle faces up to one year of testing for HIV and hepatitis; dirty needles becoming common in public places. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Woman stuck by needle faces up to one year of testing for HIV and hepatitis; dirty needles becoming common in public places. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsA Monroe County woman was stuck by an insulin...

Princess Health and Ky. has plan to keep Zika virus out of state, but needs your help; travelers to Zika-affected areas need to take precautions. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Ky. has plan to keep Zika virus out of state, but needs your help; travelers to Zika-affected areas need to take precautions. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsState officials launched a mosquito prevention...

Princess Health and Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds. Princessiccia

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Mosquitoes can carry Zika. (NPR photo)By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsWhile...

Princess Health and Top deputy in state health department named commissioner of Lexington health department. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Top deputy in state health department named commissioner of Lexington health department. Princessiccia

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Kraig HumbaughDr. Kraig Humbaugh, senior deputy commissioner of the Kentucky...

Princess Health and Flu remains widespread in Kentucky; vaccinations still advisable. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Flu remains widespread in Kentucky; vaccinations still advisable. Princessiccia

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This year's round of influenza hit Kentucky later than usual, and that probably...

Princess Health and Dr. Rice Leach, outspoken leader in public health at the local, state and national levels, dies at 75. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Dr. Rice Leach, outspoken leader in public health at the local, state and national levels, dies at 75. Princessiccia

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RICE LEACH, M.D. (Lexington Herald-Leader photo)Lexington Health Commissioner Rice...

Princess Health and Obama joins Rogers at National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, says it's time to focus on treatment over incarceration. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Obama joins Rogers at National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, says it's time to focus on treatment over incarceration. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsThe fifth annual national summit on prescription...

Princess Health and Kenton County's approval of a needle exchange inches Northern Kentucky, hit the hardest by heroin, toward getting one. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kenton County's approval of a needle exchange inches Northern Kentucky, hit the hardest by heroin, toward getting one. Princessiccia

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The Kenton County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a mobile needle exchange program...

Princess Health and Boyd, Clark counties approve needle exchanges; Boyd's is a limited, one-for one; Covington's proposed limits draw objections. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Boyd, Clark counties approve needle exchanges; Boyd's is a limited, one-for one; Covington's proposed limits draw objections. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsClark and Boyd counties are the ninth and...

Princess Health and Rice Leach, battling cancer and headed for hospice, gets Public Health Hero Award that Fayette health board will name for him. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Rice Leach, battling cancer and headed for hospice, gets Public Health Hero Award that Fayette health board will name for him. Princessiccia

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Rice LeachDr. Rice Leach, a state and national leader in public health for decades,...

Princess Health and First case of Zika confirmed in Ky., from traveler to Central America; no threat to Kentuckians unless they visit affected areas. Princessiccia

Princess Health and First case of Zika confirmed in Ky., from traveler to Central America; no threat to Kentuckians unless they visit affected areas. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsAfter the first case of Zika was confirmed...

Princess Health and Bill to keep dirty needles out of landfills hijacked with amendment to require needle-exchange programs to be one-for-one. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Bill to keep dirty needles out of landfills hijacked with amendment to require needle-exchange programs to be one-for-one. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsA House bill to educate the public about how...

Princess Health and UK research project will create strategies to improve respiratory health for those living in Appalachian Kentucky.Princessiccia

Princess Health and UK research project will create strategies to improve respiratory health for those living in Appalachian Kentucky.Princessiccia

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Public health researchers at the University of Kentucky will undertake a five-year...

Princess Health andTennessee churches encourage healthier living.Princessiccia

Princess Health andTennessee churches encourage healthier living.Princessiccia

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Sulphur Wells Church of Christ in Henry County, Tennessee, a few miles away...

Princess Health and Princess Health andFoundation for a Healthy Kentucky reports putting 24 percent more money into grants last year than in 2012.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andFoundation for a Healthy Kentucky reports putting 24 percent more money into grants last year than in 2012.Princessiccia

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The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky made grants totaling $2,355,838 in 2013, a...

Princess Health and Princess Health andCenters for Disease Control honors Lexington physician for her work in promoting immunizations in Kentucky.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andCenters for Disease Control honors Lexington physician for her work in promoting immunizations in Kentucky.Princessiccia

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Grace F. MaguireGrace F. Maguire, medical director of the Thomas H. Pinkstaff...

Princess Health and Princess Health andDudley Conner, longtime leader in public health in Kentucky, dies.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andDudley Conner, longtime leader in public health in Kentucky, dies.Princessiccia

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Dudley J. Conner of Frankfort, former executive director of the Kentucky Public...