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Sarah Ladd
@sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social
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health and policy reporter at the Kentucky Lantern • community college english and journalism instructor • dog mom • woman • first gen: AA, BA, MFA • [email protected]
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · Jan 21
🦋allow me to reintroduce myself🦋

—I cover Kentucky health policy at @kentuckylantern.com, including child welfare, women’s issues, mental health, etc
—I live in Louisville but am from West Kentucky (not western)
—I’m a first gen college grad who’s now a college instructor
—I’m obsessed w/ my dog
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 2d
Kentucky recovery providers unite to make treatment more effective, advocate for Medicaid reform.

Reward success not just volume, says Kentucky Nonprofit Recovery Alliance.

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KY recovery providers unite to make treatment more effective, advocate for Medicaid reform • Kentucky Lantern
Ten Kentucky create the Kentucky Nonprofit Recovery Alliance to advocate for Medicaid reforms that prioritize patient outcomes over volume of services.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 4d
this is an out of office message

I won’t be back at work until October 14. ✌️
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 5d
are the swifties OK today?
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 6d
Kentucky had the highest cervical cancer incidence rate in the country between 2015 and 2019, according to medical research, and a mortality rate twice as high as the rest of the country.

From @kelciemmorris.bsky.social:

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Cervical cancer could be eradicated, experts say. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics. • Kentucky Lantern
“We could make (cervical cancer) an eradicated disease,” said Dr. Emily Boevers, an Iowa OB-GYN. “But everything is falling apart at the same time.”
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 6d
Feds find University of Kentucky’s link to Ph.D Project violated Civil Rights Act 
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Feds find University of Kentucky's link to Ph.D Project violated Civil Rights Act  • Kentucky Lantern
University of Kentucky signs agreement with U.S. Education Department to end investigation into program that seeks to diversify business leaders.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 7d
‘Modest but vital’ help for low-income Kentuckians takes a hit 
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'Modest but vital’ help for low-income Kentuckians takes a hit  • Kentucky Lantern
Low-income Kentuckians getting assistance through the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program will get less help starting in November.
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Jennifer Shutt @jennifershutt.bsky.social · 7d
Federal government shutdown begins, with no easy exit in sight

w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social

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Federal government shutdown begins, with no easy exit in sight
This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — The federal government started shutting down early Wednesday after Congress failed to approve a funding bill before the beginning of the new fiscal year — res...
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 8d
The Kentucky Lantern has filed an appeal with the state Office of the Attorney General seeking records from the University of Kentucky related to the departure of the president of the now disbanded University Senate.
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Kentucky Lantern appeals UK's denial of records former faculty leader had sought • Kentucky Lantern
The Kentucky Lantern filed an appeal over records from the University of Kentucky about the president of the disbanded University Senate.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 7d
U.S. Senate fails to advance two short-term government funding bills when Democrats and Republicans deadlocked for the second time this month, with just hours to go before a shutdown that appeared nearly certain to begin at midnight.
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Midnight federal shutdown edges closer as US Senate fails to agree on spending bills • Kentucky Lantern
A government shutdown appears near certain to begin at midnight as U.S. Senate fails to advance two short-termfunding bills.
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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 8d
With food insecurity rising, Kentucky continues to aggressively investigate individuals on fraud allegations, with some legal experts claiming they rely too much on faulty evidence. An investigation from @sylviaruthg.lpm.org
Kentucky has kicked people off of food benefits using data that doesn’t tell the full story
With food insecurity rising, Kentucky continues to aggressively investigate individuals on fraud allegations, with some legal experts claiming they rely too much on faulty evidence.
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Sofia Resnick @sofiaresnick.bsky.social · 9d
Kentucky's Planned Parenthood affiliate reports caring for nearly 5,000 patients a year and says their centers in Lexington and Louisville will keep their doors open despite the loss of Medicaid funding, via @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/plan...
Planned Parenthood ‘resolved’ to keep serving Kentuckians even without Medicaid dollars
LOUISVILLE — Planned Parenthood’s leadership has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year...
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Sofia Resnick @sofiaresnick.bsky.social · 9d
Check out @statesnewsroom's new series from the Reproductive Rights team: www.newsfromthestates.com/tags/unravel...
Unraveling Series | News From The States
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 12d
Kentuckians stand to lose more years off their lives due to power plant emissions than residents of almost any other state, according to a first of its kind national report released Thursday.
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Kentucky trails nation on new climate and health scorecard • Kentucky Lantern
Kentuckians lose more years off their lives from power plant emissions than people in most other states, according to a new national report.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 14d
Dam! Congrats to @liamniemeyer.bsky.social.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 14d
Dam safety group recognizes Lantern reporter for ‘deep dive’ into dam hazards in Kentucky.

Association of State Dam Safety Officials recognizes @liamniemeyer.bsky.social.

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Dam safety group recognizes Lantern reporter for 'deep dive' into dam hazards in Kentucky • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Lantern reporter Liam Niemeyer was honored this week for his reporting on dam safety in Kentucky.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 14d
The coffee I made this morning is some of the best coffee I've ever had.

Just sharing that joy.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 15d
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Trump and RFK Jr. are making claims about autism. What do medical experts say? • Kentucky Lantern
States Newsroom speaks with three experts to gain a better understanding of autism spectrum disorder.
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Kelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · 15d
CALLOUT: Looking for a source who could speak to the importance of cervical cancer screenings/HPV vaccination. On a tight deadline for it, so hoping for tomorrow or Thursday at the latest to interview. DM me if that's you, or leave suggestions here if you have them. Thanks!
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 15d
Confused about COVID-19 vaccine? Check with your primary care provider, say KY doctors.
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Confused about COVID-19 vaccine? Check with your primary care provider, say KY doctors • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky doctors say the best way people can navigate confusion about COVID-19 vaccines this fall is to talk to their primary care providers.
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WKMS @wkmsfm.bsky.social · 16d
Planned Parenthood’s leadership has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year. via @kentuckylantern.com
Planned Parenthood ‘resolved’ to keep serving Kentuckians even without Medicaid dollars
Planned Parenthood’s leadership has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 16d
Hi! Timeline doesn’t matter. Neither does current status of having one or not.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 16d
I am interested in speaking to people who have gotten an IUD in Kentucky. Good experience, bad experience -- it's all relevant. I

If that's you and you're open to talking publicly about it, feel free to drop me a line here:

[email protected]
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 16d
"We have no plans to close our Louisville or Lexington health centers," Rebecca Gibron, the CEO of @ppaawest.bsky.social, said during an exclusive sit-down interview with the @kentuckylantern.com last week.

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Planned Parenthood ‘resolved’ to keep serving Kentuckians even without Medicaid dollars • Kentucky Lantern
Planned Parenthood has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 16d
Planned Parenthood in Kentucky reports caring for 4,861 patients a year in more than 8,000 visits
The health centers in Lexington and Louisville will keep their doors open even with the loss of Medicaid funding.
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Planned Parenthood ‘resolved’ to keep serving Kentuckians even without Medicaid dollars • Kentucky Lantern
Planned Parenthood has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 19d
Kentucky auditor subpoenas health cabinet over kinship care after judge tossed lawsuit
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Kentucky auditor subpoenas health cabinet over kinship care after judge tossed lawsuit • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky's auditor issued subpoenas to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for information regarding a 2024 kinship care law.
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social · 19d
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball issued subpoenas to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on Friday seeking information regarding an unfunded law that was passed to help kinship care families in 2024.

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Kentucky auditor subpoenas health cabinet over kinship care after judge tossed lawsuit • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky's auditor issued subpoenas to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for information regarding a 2024 kinship care law.
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