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On the latest episode of @KET's Kentucky Health, Lisa Jordan, director of the Environmental Law Clinic at @Tulane University, discusses the social, health and financial impacts of pollution. Available for streaming: bit.ly/4iqkksK
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Today on a new Kentucky Health, guest Lisa Jordan, director of the Environmental Law Clinic at @Tulane University, discusses the social, health and financial impacts of pollution. Tune in at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.
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Today at 1:30/12:30 pm on Kentucky Health, Lisa Jordan, Esq., director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Tulane University, discusses the social, health and financial impacts of pollution. @HealthKET
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Tomorrow on a new Kentucky Health, guest Lisa Jordan, director of the Environmental Law Clinic at @Tulane University, discusses the social, health and financial impacts of pollution. Tune in Sunday at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 4,000 cases of measles this year as the country grapples with the largest outbreak of the highly infectious virus in 35 years. Nearly a fifth of cases are among children under the age of 5 and 95% are among unvaccinated people. Pennsylvania is the epicenter of the outbreak, with more than 1,100 cases, including five measles-related deaths and a possible sixth still being investigated. @RealAmnaNawaz spoke with Dr. Evan Shirey, a pediatric infectious disease doctor based in Pennsylvania.
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Medicare open enrollment starts today, and on @KET's latest Next Chapter Forum, experts answer viewer questions about how Medicare works, the enrollment process for 2026, coverage options, supplemental plans and more. Stream online: bit.ly/46LJPhI
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While much advice and research around artificial intelligence and kids tend to focus on older kids and teens, a lot of critical brain development happens before age 8 — making those early years a key window to help kids understand what AI is and isn't, experts say. to.pbs.org/4hLDEzl
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On a new Kentucky Health, guest Dr. Aurelia Wood, a pediatric endocrinologist with @NortonChildrens, visits to discuss increasing incidence rates of Type I and Type II diabetes in children. Stream online: bit.ly/4ievJvE
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Despite some recent improvements, millions of Americans still face significant barriers in affording GLP-1s. Many patients have found alternative, cheaper paths to get their hands on unregulated versions. @TheStephSy reports for our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America.
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Today on a new Kentucky Health, guest Dr. Aurelia Wood, a pediatric endocrinologist with @NortonChildrens, visits to discuss increasing incidence rates of Type I and Type II diabetes in children. Tune in at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.
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Tomorrow on a new Kentucky Health, guest Dr. Aurelia Holland Wood, a pediatric endocrinologist with @NortonChildrens, visits to discuss increasing incidence rates of Type I and Type II diabetes in children. Tune in Sunday at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.
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The Medicare open enrollment period is just around the corner, and on @KET's latest Next Chapter Forum, experts answer viewer questions about how Medicare works, the enrollment process for 2026, coverage options, supplemental plans and more. Stream online: bit.ly/46LJPhI
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Tune in this afternoon for the season premiere of Kentucky Health. Guest Dr. Kelly Jenkins from @NortonChildrens joins host Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss pediatric spinal problems. Today at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.
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Today at 1:30/12:30 pm, the season premiere of Kentucky Health. Pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon Kelly A. Jenkins, M.D., discusses pediatric spinal conditions with Dr. Tuckson, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spina bifida, tumors and traumatic injuries to the spine.
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Tomorrow, Kentucky Health begins a new season as guest Dr. Kelly Jenkins from @NortonChildrens joins host Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss pediatric spinal problems. Tune in Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.
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After being decades in the making, a skilled nursing facility for veterans is finally open in Bowling Green. ow.ly/5GFv50ZTmfK
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