Written by Shayna Hamilton RN, MSN, MBA, LSSBB, LSSRB, SOLC, CMS at Gateway Community & Technical College Nursing Faculty What does nursing look like in the post pandemic era? Many nurses left the bedside during Covid-19 due to burnout and increased exposure to violence. While Covid-19 was a factor of nurses leaving the bedside, the […]
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Opinion: HB 274 prioritizes care of Kentucky children and promotes overall wellbeing
Kentucky Governor Beshear signed House Bill 274, which allows pharmacists to administer vaccines to children 5 and older with the consent of their parent or guardian, into law, increasing access to care for Kentuckians who may lack primary care and pediatric providers in their community.
AquaProof waterproofs basements to prevent hydrostatic pressure
Has the term Hydrostatic Pressure been mentioned when it comes to your foundation? Do you understand the impacts it can have? Let us dig into this term, what it means and what signs you should look for. Hydrostatic pressure is a fundamental principle in the realm of structural engineering and geology, referring to the pressure […]
Opinion: A Salute to Our Natural Gas Utility Workers
Written by Amy Spiller, state president of Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Kentucky March 18 marked the ninth annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day, when energy companies encourage the communities they serve to recognize the workers who keep natural gas service safely and reliably flowing to millions of homes and businesses across the nation. […]
Opinion: New bureaucracy would mean higher energy prices for NKY
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by Andrew McNeill, the President of the Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education, a nonprofit policy think tank. His email address is amcneill@kyfree.org. In […]
Opinion: Senate Bill 349 is good for Kentucky’s energy future
Written by Katelyn Bunning – Executive Director, Dependable Power First Kentucky Energy experts have been issuing dire warnings that the shift away from traditional electricity sources is happening too fast largely because of government policies. If this trend continues, many regions of the country face the risk of electricity shortages, especially over the next five […]
Opinion: It’s time to treat Kentucky’s heathcare system
LINK nky welcomes the submission of opinion pieces like this from members of the public. Send submissions to news@linknky.com. LINK nky does not write or pay for opinion or op-ed pieces. Written by Heather LeMire, the state director for Americans for Prosperity – Kentucky; and Thomas Kimbrell, an analyst with Americans for Prosperity. As we […]
Prenatal testing: What you need to know: Q&A with Scott Howard, MD, Obstetrician Gynecologist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
If you are pregnant or considering getting pregnant, prenatal care should be at the top of your to-do list, right along with baby names and picking out a crib. With the right prenatal care, we can prioritize your and your baby’s health through all nine months of your pregnancy – and beyond. Q: What are […]
Press releases: 26th Annual HCHS Mulch Sale
HCHS is selling three colors of mulch (Red, Black and Dark Brown) for $4.75 per 2.0 cubit foot bag. And we are selling Pine Straw for $9.75 a bale. Free delivery to homes and businesses in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Students will place bags on property as specified when ordering. No tax. No credit […]
Opinion: Senate Bill 173 aims to safeguard the most vulnerable among us
Written by Ann Jeannette Pierce who is a native of Owensboro, Kentucky. Her daughter has severe autism. In the heart of our community lives a 32-year-old woman with Level 3 autism, the most severe form, characterized by significant communication challenges and a profound dependence on others for basic needs. Her days are filled with simplicity […]

