MELISSA PATRICK

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Gov. Beshear says he will challenge Trump’s Funding Cuts To Health-Related Grant Programs In Kentucky

By Melissa Patrick Published March 31, 2025 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, IMMUNIZATIONS, YOUR HEALTH   Kentucky’s health departments are…

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Uk Researchers Study The Use Of Cannabis For Late-Stage Dementia

UK researchers study the use of cannabis for late-stage dementia; recruitment still…

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“How Qualified Patients and Designated Caregivers Become Medical Cannabis Cardholders,”

Hundreds of Kentuckians have already applied for medical marijuana program By Melissa Patrick Published January…

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OPIOID SETTLEMENTS: Director passes on one, saying Coleman opposes syringe-exchange

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024 In third round of grants from opioid settlements,…

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Vaping and substance use in Kentucky schools has spiked in the last five years, 147%

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024 Vaping and substance use in Kentucky schools has…

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Bill To Allow Pharmacists To Give Vaccines To Children 5 And Older Heads To Governor’s Desk

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 Bill to let pharmacists give vaccines to children…

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Flu, Up 33% In Year’s Final Week In Kentucky, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, JOHNSON at ‘High Rate’

Flu, up 33% in year's final week, continues to drive big jumps…

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