Study of poor but healthy Appalachian counties aims to find community-based approaches to improving the region's health

Study of poor but healthy Appalachian counties aims to find community-based approaches to improving the region's health

Unknown 6:59 AM Appalachia, county health, economy, health status, poverty, research

Though some people equate Appalachian areas with poverty, David Krol seeks to "shine a light" on a different picture—one that refl...

U of L plans to create statewide health institute with $4 million, three-year grant from KentuckyOne Health hospital firm

U of L plans to create statewide health institute with $4 million, three-year grant from KentuckyOne Health hospital firm

Unknown 3:08 AM advocacy, data, health status, hospitals, philanthropy, research

The University of Louisville is creating an institute to improve Kentucky's health through research, education and advocacy of health p...

Appalachian Kentucky has much of what it needs to improve its poor health status, key federal officials agree

Appalachian Kentucky has much of what it needs to improve its poor health status, key federal officials agree

Unknown 7:16 PM Appalachia, child obesity, childhood obesity, county health departments, exercise, health status, heart disease, heart health, hospitals, obesity, smoking, smoking ban, smoking bans, tobacco, tobacco prevention

By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Appalachian Kentucky has the enthusiasm, creativity, people and facilities needed to greatly improve its di...