Opioid Epidemic

Lexington/Richmond

Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack Discusses Record Overdose Deaths During The Pandemic

Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack Discusses Record Overdose Deaths During The Pandemic
Health and Welfare

Newly Released Data Estimates Kentucky Saw Second Highest Increase Of Drug Overdose Deaths In The US

Kentucky drug overdose deaths increased by nearly 54% in 2020. That’s according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. The CDC…
State Capitol

Legislation Seeks Proper Disposal of 'End of Life' Medications

Kentucky lawmakers are considering legislation to help prevent ‘end of life’ pain medications from getting into the wrong hands. The measure is backed by…
Ohio Valley ReSource

Opioid Emergency Extended

Acting Health And Human Services Secretary Eric Hargan signed an order Friday to extend the public health emergency for 90 days. A post on the agency’s…