Norton Healthcare said, if untreated, it can lead to more serious conditions like heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.
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Study: Kids in underserved communities at higher risk of high blood pressure Tuesday, Mar 28 2023
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Luna-the-dog comforts kids who have cancer at Louisville hospital Friday, Mar 24 2023
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Cancer patients at Norton Children's Hospital now have a furry friend to lift their spirits.
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Baptist Health breaks ground on new inpatient rehabilitation hospital Wednesday, Mar 22 2023
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The center will have 40 private patient rooms and a spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation equipment.
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Greenberg expands Louisville’s mental health crisis response program Tuesday, Mar 21 2023
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The mayor said since its start, the program has helped more than 600 people receive crisis support without the involvement of police officers.
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Beshear signs bill to bolster Kentucky’s rural hospitals Tuesday, Mar 21 2023
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One hospital administrator called it "a lifesaving action" to preserve services and jobs.
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‘We want them to be alive’: Trans youth, allies in Louisville rally against Senate Bill 150 Monday, Mar 20 2023
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The anti-trans bill has passed through both chambers of the Kentucky legislature, and the Republican supermajority can override a likely veto by Gov. Andy Beshear.
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‘We’ve never had a patient with this’; Louisville siblings diagnosed with incredibly rare blood disorder Monday, Mar 20 2023
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A blood test during Cecilia Shasky's 9-month well-checkup showed something was way off with her red blood count, but doctors couldn't explain why.
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Kentuckians criticize anti-trans bill as it heads to governor’s desk Friday, Mar 17 2023
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"We need to remember trans kids are just kids," Johnathan Lowe said. He has two kids and both identify as transgender.
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Top healthcare associations support gender-affirming care Friday, Mar 17 2023
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According to a study by Princeton doctors released in 2022, only about 2% of transgender people “grow out of” or regret their transition.
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Medical marijuana advocates reflect on bill’s journey through Frankfort Thursday, Mar 16 2023
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Supporters of the bill said it is time for Kentucky to join the 37 other states that allow medical marijuana while those opposed said the cons outweigh the benefits.
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