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10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026
BY STATEPOINT With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association is offering 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. • Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques
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More Kentucky kids struggle with obesity, poor nutrition
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE In Kentucky, nearly one in five youths from ages 6-17 are obese, according to new county-level data on measures of child well-being in the Commonwealth. The increase mirrors a nationwide trend. There has been a more than 270% increase in the number of obese children compared to the 1970s.
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‘Paint Martin County Blue’ for Diabetes Awareness
BY DOROTHY DILLON November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Martin County Health Department invites everyone to join in raising awareness by participating in “Paint Martin County Blue” on Nov. 14 in recognition of World Diabetes Day. Businesses, schools and organizations across Martin County are encouraged to: Wear blue, light up buildings or storefronts
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Florida company will buy Addiction Recovery Care, continue ‘core mission,’ says founder
by Deborah Yetter, Kentucky Lantern October 22, 2025 Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, Kentucky’s largest provider of treatment and recovery services, has announced its pending sale to Ethema Health Corp., a Palm Beach, Florida-based behavioral health company. ARC reported the potential sale in a news release Wednesday, saying the two companies have “entered into a
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UK and UofL awarded pediatric cancer research grants
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS UK HealthCare and the University of Louisville have been awarded grants from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. The $2.5 million grant awarded to UofL will be used to hire three new researchers who will help develop new therapeutics and conduct clinical trials for the UofL School of Medicine
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Living near green spaces, trees leads to better health
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE Spending a few hours a week in green spaces, or living near them, can reduce stress, improve heart health and even fight loneliness, according to emerging research from Kentucky scientists. Rachel Keith, associate professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, said researchers planted more than 6,000 mature
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Healthy Happenings: Free support for residents ready to quit smoking or vaping
BY DOROTHY DILLON Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? You don’t have to go it alone. We offer free brochures, helpful resources and referrals to trusted programs like Quit Now Kentucky. Stop by during regular business hours to pick up information. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitnowkentucky.org to get started with a quit coach. Every step
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Martin County Health Department offering Well Child Visits through EPSDT
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is now offering Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services, also known as Well Child Visits. These visits are a free, comprehensive healthcare program available to children and teens under 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. Well Child Visits help ensure that children receive regular
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Healthy Happenings: Martin County Health Department to host Breastfeeding Lunch & Learn
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department invites new and expecting mothers to a special “Breastfeeding: The First Months” lunch and learn Thursday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez. This welcoming and relaxed session will explore tips and guidance for breastfeeding during those important early months. It is a wonderful
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Working is no guarantee you’ll have health insurance. Just ask Kentucky legislators.
by Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern July 23, 2025 FRANKFORT — Kentucky elects 138 people to serve in the state legislature, and 98 of them get their health insurance through the state-sponsored plan for public employees. Kentucky lawmakers also enroll 138 dependents in the state employees’ health plan. I bring this up not because I begrudge
