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‘New Year, New You’
BY DOROTHY DILLON As the new year begins, the Martin County Health Department encourages residents to embrace a “New Year, New You” approach by focusing on their health and well-being in 2026. A variety of services are available, including immunizations, health screenings, diabetes support, women’s health services, tobacco cessation, family support through the HANDS home
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Deal is off for sale of for-profit Kentucky recovery provider to Florida company
BY LANTERN STAFF Kentucky Lantern Addiction Recovery Care, a for-profit provider of substance abuse treatment in Kentucky, says its purchase by a Florida company is no longer in the works. A Dec. 31 news release from the Louisa-based company says, “Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and Ethema Health Corporation have decided not to move forward with
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Wegovy pill could increase access to obesity treatment
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first pill version of a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, a move that could significantly widen access to the treatment for obesity. The once-daily Wegovy pill, made by Danish company Novo Nordisk, is expected to launch in early January. Novo
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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
