National Disability Day on December 3 is a day to help everyone become more compassionate and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The day doesn’t discriminate between mental and physical disabilities, and the spirit of the day is to ensure that all people in the world have equal opportunities for work, play,…… MORE
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America’s Biggest Travel Nightmares
(SWNS)–From canceled flights and natural disasters to frantic, last-minute searches for accommodations, it can cost the average American traveler at least $570 – and upwards of $4,198 – when things go wrong on an airline trip, according to new research. In fact, from being the victim of pickpocketing to canceled flights, being vomited on by…… MORE
Dog Food Recall
(FDA)–ANF, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of select products of ANF Pet Lamb and Rice Dog Food (reference below) due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D. 3 Kg ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food Bag UPC: 9097231622 BB NOV 23 2019 7.5 Kg ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food Bag UPC:…… MORE
ThermaCare HeatWrap Recall
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, a division of Pfizer Inc., is voluntarily recalling six lots of ThermaCare® HeatWrap product to the consumer level. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare initiated this recall because product from these lots has a potential to leak ingredients that are contained in the heat cell wrap. The use of a leaking/damaged heat cell wrap could cause skin…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to: The Lafayette Dance Team, winners of first place in Large Jazz at the Section 3 KHSAA Dance competition. Lafayette also took first in Large hip-hop. Henry Clay was first in Small pom. Teams from Frederick Douglass, Lafayette, Henry Clay, Tates Creek, Paul Laurence Dunbar, West Jessamine, Madison Central, and Scott County all qualified…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to: Angela Henning, UK physical therapist, awarded the Peter D. Mosher Educational Leadership Conference Shcolarship by the Ohio-Kentucky Consortium of Physical Therapy Programs. Everett D. McCorvey of Lexington, appointed to the Kentucky Arts Council. Sam Clark of Henry Clay High School, given the Best Delegate Award at the 2018 Model United Nationls Conference. Outstanding…… MORE
Tips to Stay Safe, Healthy in Cold Weather
(DHFS)–As part of the year-long First 72 On You campaign, the Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is spotlighting cold weather preparedness efforts to remind Kentuckians of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, hypothermia and foodborne illness from possible power outages and cold weather conditions. “When temperatures drop…… MORE
BG Community Foundation Awards Literacy Grants
(BGCF)–Blue Grass Community Foundation awarded $100,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations and schools serving Central Kentucky for projects focusing on literacy and early childhood education. These grants were made possible by the MacAdam Early Childhood and Literacy Fund at the Community Foundation. Applications for educational projects will again be accepted in July 2019. 2018 MacAdam Early…… MORE
Wine Wednesday Nov. 14
This week, Jim brings us a red and a white for the holidays. #WineWednesday with Jim Taylor from Cork & Barrel Posted by WVLK on Wednesday, November 14, 2018… MORE
Good for You!
Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Reed of the UK College of Nursing, recipient of the Edge Runner Award from the American Academy of Nursing for her work educating farmers about occupational health, safety and disease prevention. Jonathan Campbell and Allen J. Brenzel, both of Lexington, named to the Kentucky Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Kathy…… MORE
