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- Ky. Rural Health Assn. Names State Auditor Adam Edelen "rural Health Champion" For Report On Finances Of Rural Hospitals
State Auditor Adam EdelenThe Kentucky Rural Health Association has named state Auditor Adam Edelen its first ?Kentucky Rural Health Champion? for his special examination of the financial strength of 44 of the state?s 66 rural hospitals. Edelen found that...
- Supporters Of Smoking Bans Fear Letter From Ky. Association Of Counties Will Halt Local Efforts To Pass Such Measures
An insurer's letter has warned counties that they may face rate increases if they are sued about local ordinances, including those against smoking. According to a legal consultant to the Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy, the letter...
- Indoor Air Study Is Background For Smoking-ban Discussion In Elliott; Statewide Ban Sponsor Is Optimistic About A Vote
As the debate over a statewide smoking ban persists, a study shows evidence of harmful air quality levels from second-hand smoke in places where smoking is allowed in Elliot and Lawrence counties. The researcher, the sponsor of a statewide smoking-ban...
- Northern Kentucky Health Board Supports Statewide Smoking Ban
The main health board in Northern Kentucky, where local smoking bans have stirred much controversy. has endorsed the idea of a statewide ban on smoking in all places of employment. "The 32-member board, which represents Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton...
- Statewide Smoking Ban Bill Will Be Filed Again; Gubernatorial Candidates Say It's Not Necessary At This Point
For the second year, a bill that would ban smoking in all public places statewide will be filed and considered by the General Assembly. State Rep. Susan Westrom, left, who proposed a ban last year, outlined her plan Wednesday. Westrom's proposal,...
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Ky. Rural Health Association backs statewide smoking ban
The Kentucky Rural Health Association is asking Kentuckians to contact their legislators and advocate passage of a statewide smoking ban in the 2015 session of the General Assembly.
KRHA Executive Director Tina McCormick writes, "Smoke-free laws have been unmitigated and popular successes here in Kentucky at the local level and virtually everywhere they have been implemented. Comprehensive laws protect everyone equally, achieve nearly universal compliance, and improve air quality and the health of workers almost immediately." To read McCormick's article, click here.
KRHA Executive Director Tina McCormick writes, "Smoke-free laws have been unmitigated and popular successes here in Kentucky at the local level and virtually everywhere they have been implemented. Comprehensive laws protect everyone equally, achieve nearly universal compliance, and improve air quality and the health of workers almost immediately." To read McCormick's article, click here.
- Ky. Rural Health Assn. Names State Auditor Adam Edelen "rural Health Champion" For Report On Finances Of Rural Hospitals
State Auditor Adam EdelenThe Kentucky Rural Health Association has named state Auditor Adam Edelen its first ?Kentucky Rural Health Champion? for his special examination of the financial strength of 44 of the state?s 66 rural hospitals. Edelen found that...
- Supporters Of Smoking Bans Fear Letter From Ky. Association Of Counties Will Halt Local Efforts To Pass Such Measures
An insurer's letter has warned counties that they may face rate increases if they are sued about local ordinances, including those against smoking. According to a legal consultant to the Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy, the letter...
- Indoor Air Study Is Background For Smoking-ban Discussion In Elliott; Statewide Ban Sponsor Is Optimistic About A Vote
As the debate over a statewide smoking ban persists, a study shows evidence of harmful air quality levels from second-hand smoke in places where smoking is allowed in Elliot and Lawrence counties. The researcher, the sponsor of a statewide smoking-ban...
- Northern Kentucky Health Board Supports Statewide Smoking Ban
The main health board in Northern Kentucky, where local smoking bans have stirred much controversy. has endorsed the idea of a statewide ban on smoking in all places of employment. "The 32-member board, which represents Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton...
- Statewide Smoking Ban Bill Will Be Filed Again; Gubernatorial Candidates Say It's Not Necessary At This Point
For the second year, a bill that would ban smoking in all public places statewide will be filed and considered by the General Assembly. State Rep. Susan Westrom, left, who proposed a ban last year, outlined her plan Wednesday. Westrom's proposal,...