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Kentucky News

Owensboro Health receives grant to train nurses for sexual assault survivors

Owensboro Health receives grant to train nurses for sexual assault survivors

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
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By Mitchell Carter
The Owensboro Health Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime for Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to become a training center for Sexual Assault Examiner Nurses.

Kentucky News

Union County schools closed Monday due to flu increase

Union County schools closed Monday due to flu increase

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 4:58 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
Superintendent Patricia Sheffer announced on a Facebook page that Union Co. is experiencing a steady increase of Influenza, RSV and Pneumonia.

Health

Evansville nurse urges woman to get checked after her fight with breast cancer

Evansville nurse urges women to get checked after her fight with breast cancer

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Breann Boswell and Marisa Williams
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year you hear the usual: get a mammogram if you’re at a certain age.

Coronavirus

Owensboro Health facilities requiring masks due to high COVID-19 transmission rates

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:54 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
According to a social media post, the requirement includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Indiana News

Tri-State health specialist talks about increasing respiratory-related illnesses nationwide

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
Respiratory-related illnesses are alarmingly high right now throughout the country, including the Tri-State.

Health

Deaconess Henderson hosts breast cancer screening event

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:01 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
All insurance is accepted, and grant dollars are available for women who are uninsured or underinsured.

Peace of Mind

Identifying and managing seasonal depression

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
As the winter months creep closer, the days are getting shorter, and local mental health experts say that can trigger seasonal affective disorder — also known as seasonal depression.

Coronavirus

Evansville doctors react to FDA giving green light on COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on approved COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as 5 years old.

Kentucky News

Owensboro Health loosens masking policy

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials there say it’s to reflect recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Indiana News

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visits Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder and Monica Watkins
Lt. Gov. Crouch and the other officials toured the facility Tuesday morning.
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Health

Dubois Co. hosting late night clinic for Flu and Covid vaccines

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:40 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
That clinic is set to happen from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the health department on South Saint Charles Street in Jasper.

Indiana News

Evansville hairstylist addresses ‘Covid Hair’ phenomenon

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, when you have an illness or some other form of hormonal change, it can spur hair loss, and COVID-19 is no exception.

Indiana News

Attorney General Rokita: Abortion law is solid, no reason to find it unconstitutional

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
"We asked for transfer immediately to the Indiana supreme court because frankly lives are at stake. Every day that goes by, a human life and many others are going to be extinguished."

Indiana News

Tri-State health experts urge people to seek assistance if seasonal mental health concerns arise

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
The seasons are changing, and mental health professionals say you could see changes in your mood also.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 366 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
That’s 189 fewer cases than the week prior.

Indiana News

Abortion ban now in effect for Indiana, doctors who violate face prison time

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
The new law only provides a few exceptions, and says doctors will have their licenses revoked for performing illegal abortions.

Indiana News

Overdose deaths increase in Tri-State and across country

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows fentanyl-related deaths are on the rise across the country, and the Tri-State hasn’t been immune.

Indiana News

New COVID boosters becoming more available in Vanderburgh Co. and Ind.

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Brady Williams
The latest one will target the original strain of the virus and the BA.5 omicron variant.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 555 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
That’s 131 fewer cases than the week prior.

Kentucky News

Baptist Health adjusts visitation guidelines

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has made changes to their visitation policy at the hospital and clinic locations.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 686 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
That’s 255 fewer cases than the week prior.

Cold and Flu

Tri-State doctors encouraging flu shots as fall season approaches

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
As we move closer to fall, doctors are encouraging people to be ready for the upcoming flu season.

Peace of Mind

Mental health advocates remind people of resources for National Suicide Prevention Month

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Jamee French
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to ensure people have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and seek help.

Indiana News

Ind. Health Dept. launches monkeypox case dashboard

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has launched a new data dashboard showing the prevalence of monkeypox cases in the state, broken down by age group, gender, ethnicity, race and public health district.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 7 new COVID deaths, 941 cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 11:07 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were seven COVID-19 deaths reported.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 773 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were three COVID-19 deaths.

Indiana News

Evansville nightclub hosting monkeypox vaccine clinic

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
The clinic is scheduled to be held at Someplace Else Nightclub on Friday from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Indiana News

Tri-State health leaders set new public goals

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
Every three years, Tri-State health leaders come together to discuss what the area is facing and how they are meeting its needs.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 705 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:03 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were three COVID-19 deaths.

Indiana News

Evansville doctor offers tips for getting students on back-to-school sleep schedules

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
As kids transition from summer break to the new school year, many students are beginning to wake up earlier than they have been over the last few months, but are your children getting enough sleep?

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 932 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there were four COVID-19 deaths.

News

Back to school can impact mental health

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
Laura Day with River Valley Behavioral Health says kids can experience a variety of nerves before their first day. She says getting back on a school year schedule can eliminate some of those butterflies.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 886 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there was one COVID-19 death.

Kentucky News

Green River District reports 1,002 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say one Daviess County resident died a COVID-related death.

Indiana News

Officials at Deaconess Gateway see increase in vaccinated students

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:46 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Pediatrician Leigh Nieto says Deaconess Gateway has seen a large increase in vaccine numbers in students going back to school.

Kentucky News

Ohio Co. Health Dept. holding COVID vaccine clinic as part of state-wide event

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
This is part of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ goal to get health departments across the state to hold COVID vaccine clinics.

Indiana News

Tri-State mental health experts weigh in on summer heatwave

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By Brady Williams
Mental health experts say extreme heat poses some unique challenges for their clients.

Kentucky News

Gov. Beshear urges caution as COVID cases begin to escalate again in Kentucky

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Lesya Feinstein
Governor Andy Beshear is warning the commonwealth about the rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky.

Kentucky News

Green River District Health Dept. reports 944 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say there was one COVID-19 death of a Hancock County resident.

Kentucky News

Gov. Beshear gives updates on economy, tornado impact, and COVID

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Gov. Andy Beshear gave updates on several topics Thursday.

News

Air Evac ambulances now carrying red blood cells and plasma to treat patients in flight

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 12:07 PM CDT
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By Steve Mehling
Air Evac and the Deaconess Blood Bank are collaborating to provide each helicopter with red blood cells and plasma to administer to patients while in route to trauma centers.

Kentucky News

Green River District Health Dept. reports 843 new COVID cases over last week

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
Officials say there was one COVID-19 death of a Henderson County resident.

Kentucky News

Ky. COVID cases on the rise

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Jamee French
The Green River District Health Department reports in the last week 647 people tested positive for the virus.

Coronavirus

Parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5, officials say

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
IDOH announced on Friday that the public can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age five.

Peace of Mind

Veteran speaks on raising awareness for soldiers struggling with PTSD

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Steve Mehling
For many, Independence Day isn’t complete without a fireworks display, but for others, they say it can trigger trauma.

Kentucky News

First probable case of monkeypox reported in Kentucky

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Public health officials announced that the first probable case of monkeypox in Kentucky in 2022 has been identified in a Jefferson County resident.

Indiana News

Vanderburgh Co. Health Dept. offering vaccines for kids under 5

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
They say walk-ins will be taken based on nursing and vaccine availability.

Kentucky News

COVID-19 test kits being offered in Western Ky.

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 6:00 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Health First Community Health Center will be offering them while supplies last.

Coronavirus

COVID vaccines rolling out for children ages 6 months to 5-years-old

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
The FDA and CDC have given the green light for COVID vaccinations targeting children between the ages of 6 months and 5-years-old.

Indiana News

State health officials identify first probable case of monkeypox in Indiana

Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 8:14 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
The CDC reports that 113 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the U.S.
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