Rick Childress is a journalist based in Lexington, Kentucky. He writes for Yahoo News and the Lexington Herald-Leader, covering local news and events in the Lexington area. His articles often focus on topics such as politics, community activism, and current events impacting the region.
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Rick Childress focuses on local news, particularly in Kentucky and Lexington. He covers a broad range of topics including government & politics, agriculture & farming, and crime. His coverage attributes show that he often includes expert commentary and breaking news.
When reaching out to Rick, consider providing expert perspectives on evolving stories related to government policies or political developments in the region. Additionally, if you have insights into agricultural issues or can provide commentary on criminal incidents such as police chases or accidents in the area, it may be valuable for his coverage.
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By: Rick Childress
Kentucky has more than 90,000 miles of rivers and streams. How do we know if our favorite local swimming hole is safe? Photo by David Zeigler, iStock/Getty Images Plus
UK HealthCare offering free mpox vaccine event
By: Rick Childress
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Tiffany Arps wasn’t expected to live beyond childhood. Now 36 years old, she and thousands of others are defying the odds thanks to advances in CF research and treatments. Hilary Brown | UK Photo
UK HealthCare is proud to welcome Pineville Community Health Center to the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and the UK HealthCare/Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network (SCN).
By: Mary Branham, Rick Childress
Because of Saint Joseph East’s access to UK HealthCare’s pool of providers, families with a baby in the NICU can be confident that there will never be a gap in coverage. SerrNovik, iStock/Getty Images Plus
The acute care clinic at UK HealthCare Fountain Court will temporarily close Oct. 26. PeopleImages, iStock/Getty Images Plus
By: Rick Childress
Attendees participated in hands-on break out sessions at the annual UK HealthCare Gill Heart & Vascular Institute conference. Photo by Karen Michul.
By: Rick Childress
Due to the state’s geologic makeup, many areas of Kentucky have high radon potential. Map provided by Kentucky Geological Survey.
By: Rick Childress
Bonnie Hutton, 75, was the first in Kentucky to receive a GORE EXCLUDER TAMBE device. Photo by Jerry Pennington.
By: Rick Childress
Navin Rajagopalan, M.D., director of the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Affiliate Network, speaks at the network’s annual conference. Photo by Karen Michul.
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