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Every Kentucky county has a local group working on health issues, foundation finds in compiling Health Coalitions Directory
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6:19 PM
For the first time, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has documented that every Kentucky county has a local group working on health iss...
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Donor who helped Monroe schools take over, expand wellness center pledges more for improvements, upkeep, scholarships
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8:46 AM
The Monroe County Schools are getting a $1 million-plus donation for a family wellness center and scholarships for graduates of the county...
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education
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school health
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Kentucky among states selected to study, address expensive problem of 'superusers' of emergency rooms
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1:30 PM
Kentucky is one of a few states teaming up with the National Governors Association to address the expensive problem of uninsured or Medicai...
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky seeks nominations for its board of directors and Community Advisory Committee
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11:58 AM
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is accepting nominations for qualified persons to join its board of directors and Community Advisory ...
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Horses and Hope Race Day set for Nov. 18 at Churchill Downs
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8:35 AM
The Fifth Annual Horses and Hope Race Day honoring breast cancer survivors will be Sunday, Nov. 18, at Churchill Downs . Hosted by First La...
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Anthem funds program to fight childhood obesity in Louisville area
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2:44 PM
A $35,000 Anthem Foundation grant to the American Academy of Pediatrics will allow a program that fights childhood obesity in Louisville an...
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