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 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 Clark County schools to provide mental health services via contract with agency that can bill Medicaid or private insurance. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Clark County schools to provide mental health services via contract with agency that can bill Medicaid or private insurance. Princessiccia

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Facing a surge in behavioral health cases among students, the Clark County Board...

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 Childhood obesity rates continue to rise nationally while Ky.'s rate has leveled off, but 1/3 of kids are still overweight or obese. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Childhood obesity rates continue to rise nationally while Ky.'s rate has leveled off, but 1/3 of kids are still overweight or obese. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsNationally, childhood obesity rates are not...

Princess Health and Visiting chef at Harlan County High helps incorporate fresh, local foods and flavors into menus; 1 of 8 Ky. districts in program. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Visiting chef at Harlan County High helps incorporate fresh, local foods and flavors into menus; 1 of 8 Ky. districts in program. Princessiccia

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image: foodtank.comThe "Chefs in Schools Collaborative" project, which helps school...

Princess Health and 85 percent of Kentucky adults want schools to be tobacco-free, but only 28 percent of the state's school districts are. Princessiccia

Princess Health and 85 percent of Kentucky adults want schools to be tobacco-free, but only 28 percent of the state's school districts are. Princessiccia

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An overwhelming majority of Kentucky adults, 85 percent, want schools to be tobacco-free,...

Princess Health and Annual health policy forum set Sept. 28 in Bowling Green.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Annual health policy forum set Sept. 28 in Bowling Green.Princessiccia

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This year's annual Howard L. Bost Health Policy Forum "will offer new insights...

Princess Health and Lake Cumberland District Health Department using polls in an effort to get school boards to make campuses tobacco-free.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Lake Cumberland District Health Department using polls in an effort to get school boards to make campuses tobacco-free.Princessiccia

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Countywide smoking bans are unlikely to pass anytime soon in most of rural Kentucky,...

Princess Health and Trimble County parents protest 'humiliating' treatment of students whose school lunchroom accounts are in the red.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Trimble County parents protest 'humiliating' treatment of students whose school lunchroom accounts are in the red.Princessiccia

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Parents in Trimble County are demanding that the county schools stop serving cheese...

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 Advocates of school nutrition standards use high-school chefs' competition to show that food can still taste good.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Advocates of school nutrition standards use high-school chefs' competition to show that food can still taste good.Princessiccia

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The higher school-food standards required by the Child Nutrition Act expire this...

Princess Health and Another Kentucky school district goes tobacco-free and e-cigarette free; efforts largely led by students in Webster County.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Another Kentucky school district goes tobacco-free and e-cigarette free; efforts largely led by students in Webster County.Princessiccia

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The Webster County school board voted unanimously May 26 to make all district property,...

Princess Health and Bourbon Co. teen named South's top youth anti-tobacco advocate for his efforts in pushing for county smoking ban.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Bourbon Co. teen named South's top youth anti-tobacco advocate for his efforts in pushing for county smoking ban.Princessiccia

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Tyler Boyle (Photo from Lexington Herald-Leader) Tyler Boyle, a Bourbon County...

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 andLouisville elementaries part of 'up to date' health curriculum study.Princessiccia

Princess Health andLouisville elementaries part of 'up to date' health curriculum study.Princessiccia

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Jefferson County Public Schools have partnered with researchers at the University...

Princess Health andKentucky gets an $8.1 million federal grant to help teachers, other school personnel recognize students' mental-health needs.Princessiccia

Princess Health andKentucky gets an $8.1 million federal grant to help teachers, other school personnel recognize students' mental-health needs.Princessiccia

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The Kentucky Department of Education has been awarded a five-year, $8.1 million...

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...