St. Elizabeth Edgewood was recognized for the fifth year in a row as being at the highest level for cardiac care in the Tri-State. St. E was the only local hospital to receive the American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. The award is based on metrics for patient care, […]
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Judge temporarily blocks enforcement of law that bans abortion in Kentucky
A judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of Kentucky’s trigger law that bans all abortions unless the mother’s life is at risk, which allows Kentucky’s two licensed abortion providers to resume the procedure for now. The law automatically banned abortions in Kentucky after the Supreme Court last week overturned Roe v. Wade, which constitutionally protected a […]
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Red Cross urges blood donors to step up ahead of holiday weekend
Written by Madeline Ottilie, WCPO reporter FLORENCE, Ky. — The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The organization said it typically sees a 21% drop in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks. Blood has a shelf life, so the organization needs donors constantly to keep […]
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Covington taking steps in response to complaints about Interplastic, a local plant with a history of issues
A Fort Wright plastic product manufacturing plant has received its share of complaints from the public over the years, ranging from wafting odors to perceived safety threats. As scrutiny mounts from the public, Covington officials are taking steps to ensure the plant follows proper environmental safety protocols in the future. While the Interplastic Corporation plant […]
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St. Elizabeth Florence undergoing major renovation
St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence is in the middle of expanding the hospital with an addition that will be completed by fall 2023.
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Business group provides money to support yoga program for Independence firefighters
Funds were presented recently to continue a program providing yoga classes to the Independence Fire District staff. Greg Corwin, president of the Independence Business Association, attended the Independence city council meeting to donate $500 for the program that Madison Pike Yoga provides. Stefanie Miller is the owner of the business, and she explained that before […]
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Grant supports mental health services in Northern Kentucky schools
Members of the local fundraising nonprofit Give Where You Live voted at last week’s meeting to grant this quarter’s funds — totaling $6,000 — to Ethan’s Purpose, a foundation established to address mental health and suicide prevention. Ethan’s Purpose was established after Debbie and Richard Zegarra lost their 16-year-old son, Ethan, to suicide in 2018. They […]
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People against Supreme Court decision protest in Fort Thomas: ‘Here we are, back again’
On Monday, Fort Thomas residents took to the streets to protest the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The march was short and orderly circling through the city’s Central Business District. As organizers had planned, it was “silent” but visible with most participants wearing pink and carrying signs. When a leaked draft of […]
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Abortion providers file lawsuit challenging Kentucky bans
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Kentucky abortion providers seeks to block two abortion bans, saying that the Kentucky Constitution protects the right to privacy and bodily autonomy. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Kentucky and Planned Parenthood Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky filed the lawsuit Monday, three days after the Supreme Court […]
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Cincinnati Children’s announces new $10 million medical building project in Union
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital announced Monday that it plans to build a $10 million medical building with a large primary care practice in Union. In the announcement, the hospital said that in addition to primary care, the site will offer behavioral health counselors and a lab to speed-test results. Different types of clinics are also expected […]
