Measles update: There are now 49 cases in current outbreak and 7 hospitalizations; MILLER SAYS NONE IN LAWRENCE CO AREA YET
By Melissa Patrick Published September 21, 2026 By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health…
Kentucky measles cases still on the rise; officials urge people to make sure vaccines are up to date
UPDATE FROM LOCAL LAWRENCE HEALTH DEPT: "...Measles is extremely contagious. The best…
Measles cases in Kentucky continue to rise; all ages can get vaccination
By Melissa Patrick Published September 7, 2026 By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health NewsAs of…
Half of Kentucky’s medical marijuana dispensaries are now open
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s 24th licensed medical marijuana dispensary,…
HOW DOES LAWRENCE CO. SPEND NEAR $500,000 IN OPIOID FUNDS?
New dashboard launched to track how Kentucky is spending its opioid settlement…
LAWRENCE COUNTY HAS $488,000 IN BANK FOR OPIOID ABATEMENT, NOT BEING USED
Most Kentucky opioid settlement money is not being spent, new report shows…
Final round-up: health-related bills passed during 2026 legislative session, including veto overrides
By Melissa Patrick Published April 20, 2026 By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health NewsGov. Andy…
KPR: How Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care allegedly committed massive Medicaid fraud
March 16, 2026 • Melissa Patrick (This post was originally published by…
Kentucky Has Approved 5 Medical Marijuana Cultivators And 7 Dispensaries
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has now approved five medical…
Health bills on the move in the Kentucky legislature
By Melissa Patrick Published January 26, 2026 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH Several health-related bills are on…
BESHEAR ‘NOT SATISFIED’ WITH SPEED OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM
First medical marijuana processors approved; more dispensaries opening soon By Melissa Patrick Published January 12,…
Deal is off for sale of for-profit ARC to Florida company; FBI PROBE ONGOING
Deal is off for sale of for-profit Kentucky recovery provider to Florida…