Written by Greg Baker, a pharmacist, and CEO of AffirmedRx, a transparent pharmacy benefit manager based in Louisville, Kentucky. As a pharmacist for over 30 years and now the CEO of a transparent pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), I’ve witnessed the devastating impact of our broken prescription drug system from every angle. Last May, I testified […]
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Opinion: Northern Kentucky, A Place for All a place for you!
With the ongoing national housing crisis, addressing the shortage of attainable housing in Northern Kentucky is more crucial than ever. It is especially so for middle-income individuals, essential workers, young professionals, and seniors. In recent years, Northern Kentucky has experienced a dramatic increase in housing prices, driven largely by a limited supply of available homes. […]
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Opinion: Transform your life through continuing education
Transform Your Life Through Continuing Education Continuing education could be the game-changer we’ve all been looking for. Much like the wellness mantra that emphasizes exercise, balanced diet, and positive thinking, continuing education is a crucial component for personal fulfillment, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and staying current with trends in technology, finance, creative arts, health, and […]
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Opinion: Support local agriculture this holiday season
Written by Jonathan Shell, Kentucky’s Commissioner of Agriculture As the holidays approach, Kentuckians across the Commonwealth prepare to celebrate with family, food, and festive gatherings. It’s a time of togetherness and gratitude, and it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can strengthen our communities. One powerful way we can do this is by […]
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St. Elizabeth’s Yung Family Cancer Center: Leading cancer care in Cincinnati and beyond
The Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana offers comprehensive, holistic care for patients, with access to cutting-edge clinical trials, multidisciplinary oncology teams, advanced treatments, precision medicine, and support beyond treatment.
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Horizon Community Funds’ Donor Advised Funds: A Solution for Meaningful Philanthropy
Horizon Community Funds offers donor advised funds that allow donors to maintain active involvement in their charitable giving, offering flexibility, convenience, and meaningful impact in the community.
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Opinion: Collaborative solutions, not criminalization, for addressing homelessness
Written by Danielle Amrine, CEO of Welcome House in Covington House Bill 5, recently passed by the Kentucky legislature, has sparked significant debate about how communities should address homelessness. For those of us working directly with vulnerable populations, it’s vital to emphasize that homelessness is a social and economic issue—not a criminal one. While the […]
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St. Elizabeth launches Video Visits On Demand for convenient and safe healthcare access
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Letter to the Editor: Limiting screen time
Written by Mark Brueggemann Americans should limit the screen time on their phones to two hours at most. A recent survey by Harmony Healthcare IT shows that the average American spends over 4 hours staring at his phone screen every day. This adds up to 1 day every week, 70 days every year, and 12 […]
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Letter to the Editor – Turning Leaves, Changing Times: A Seasonal Song
I would like to share one of my Favorite Hymns. Light of our faith by Jonathan Olvera: Behold above, the times have changed! The seasons will now give shade! All the days of my time, in our faith, in the goodness of Our Lord! We are strong! All the angels in the sky! They will […]
