Nurses and their allies seek a mandate for a nurse in every school, which they say would improve learning outcomes

Kari Hall, CMA, with a Madison County student By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Putting a full-time nurse in every Kentucky school wou...

Louisville schools and national school psychologists' group warn parents about Netflix series on a fictional youth suicide

"A Netflix original miniseries that is getting a lot of attention throughout the country prompted Jefferson County Public Schools to ...

With pushes from Obama administration, Kentucky schools focused more on health; example: less junk food is available

Lexington Herald-Leader file photo Sugary drinks, fatty snacks and chocolate candy are becoming harder to buy in Kentucky schools, which are...

More health bills pass as legislative session ends; one would require doctor's OK to play student athletes after concussions

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Several more health-related legislation passed in the final two days of the General Assembly's s...

Bill to make all Ky. schools tobacco-free is likely dead for this session; only 62 of the state's 173 school districts ban tobacco

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A bill that would ban tobacco use on school properties and at school events has al...

Helping parents understand kids' body mass index can thwart obesity, but Kentucky doesn't require BMI to be reported

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Parents are more likely to change their child's lifestyle when schools provide educational mater...

Tobacco ban for public-school properties and activities heads to the House on 25-8 Senate vote

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – The state Senate passed a bill Feb. 15 to ban the use of tobacco products and elect...