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UK Hospital now practicing ‘Kangaroo Care’
for new moms, babies to promote bonding
The University of Kentucky is the first hospital in Lexington to implement “Kangaroo Care” practices, a special training program based on the widely held belief that “skin-to-skin” contact between mothers and infants promotes breastfeeding and bonding. Named for its …
Eating Healthy: Should be a lifelong goal
The American Heart Association’s Eat Healthy Day has already passed, but that shouldn’t stop you from continuing to eat healthy for the rest of the long life you’ll have if you actually do it. To help you along, KyForward …
Guardianship experts to hold elder care panel
A panel of experts will present a seminar on guardianship issues affecting the care of older persons at a seminar on Sunday Feb. 26 in Lexington. The seminar, sponsored by Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform, is free and open …
Study evaluates faster, more direct
treatment for serious seizures
Results have been released from an National Institutes of Health study conducted at multiple sites, including the University of Kentucky, indicating that an auto-injector pen is a faster and possibly more effective way for emergency medical personnel to treat serious …
Digesting Life: Carolyn’s Cupcakes
satisfy sweet tooth, pack healthy punch
By Carolyn Gilles The Wholesome Chef Imagine a cupcake that not only satisfies your sweet tooth and soothes your soul, but also does that while removing toxins from your body, and offers some nutrients and minerals to boot. …
USDA official addresses new school meals
nutrition standards at Kentucky school
USDA Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Audrey Rowe recently ate lunch with students at Elkhorn Middle School in Frankfort, Ky., where she outlined the agency’s final rule on the new school meals nutrition standards for faculty and staff. “Elkhorn Middle …
Woman hopes new Kentucky license plate
will raise awareness about Alzheimer’s
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Stephanie Gamblin is on a quest to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease – and with good reason. Her father, Tommy Hunt, was diagnosed with the disease nearly eight years ago. “I don’t …
Lexington Clinic Foundation seeks applicants
for scholarships in the allied health sciences
Lexington Clinic Foundation offers Fergus Hanson Memorial Scholarships for studnts pursuing allied health sciences – nursing, occupation and physical therapy. Deadline for application is March 9 postmark. The scholarships are awarded to both full-time and part-time students who live …
Meadowthorpe mom ‘excited to be alive,’
reminds students to keep hearts healthy
By Tammy Lane Fayette County Public Schools Even as they exchange valentines, kids at Meadowthorpe Elementary are keeping “healthy hearts” in mind all month long. PTA vice president Jesi Bowman and P.E. teacher Monica Nicholson are leading February’s …
Health department offering special giveaways with HIV tests on Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, nothing is more romantic than knowing your status. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is offering free HIV testing on Tueday, Feb. 14. Special giveaways will be offered to everyone who gets tested Tuesday. The tests are …
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