Medicaid work requirements to begin in NKY this summer; all but eight KY counties involved by Dec. 1
Medicaid work requirements to begin in Northern Kentucky this summer, with all but eight counties to be involved by Dec….
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Kentucky Health News: As new Medicaid plan nears, various sources offer ways to find out about it
As new Medicaid plan nears, various sources offer ways to find out more about it and how you could be…
April is Minority Health Month in Kentucky; health status report reveals alarming statistics
Governor Matt Bevin has proclaimed April as Minority Health Month in Kentucky. The Department of Public Health (DPH), within the…
CHFS launches prescription electronic reporting system, giving healthcare providers new tools
A new tool launched by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) KASPER program — Kentucky All Schedule Prescription…
Birth defects affect nearly 5000 babies in Kentucky a year; here are some simple steps to reduce risks
Each year an average of 4,900 Kentucky babies are born with a birth defect, often leading to health complications, disability…
Dept. of Public Health warns of hazards caused by flooding — here are safety guidelines to follow
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reminds Kentuckians to follow safety…
It’s American Heart Month: Here are some tips for reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke
February is American Heart Month and the Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services…
Avoiding premature births starts with prenatal care for fewer newborn deaths, less childhood disability
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and childhood disability. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within…
Cabinet for Heath and Family Services holds diabetes symposium, more than 400 educators, professionals attend
More than 400 diabetes educators and healthcare professionals from several states gathered in Louisville for a Diabetes Symposium. The event…
Public health dental hygiene teams provide serves in 28 Kentucky counties, visiting schools to help kids
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is honoring the Kentucky Oral Health Program in recognition of National Dental…
Thanks to Duffle Shuffle, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services collected bags for foster children
An effort to help foster children that was launched at the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky took such root in…
New Health and Family Services program KY-Moms focuses on substance use by pregnant women
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is building on its collaboration with social services organizations and community partners…
Honoring ‘Environmental Health Professionals’ who do inspections, investigations to ensure our safety
Kentucky is honoring environmental health professionals for their many contributions to our public health infrastructure. Governor Matt Bevin proclaimed March…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services reports ‘successful transition’ to health insurance marketplace
Open Enrollment for 2017 is now complete and Kentucky officials are reporting a successful transition from kynect to the federal…
Change in income guidelines means more Kentucky families now qualify for financial aid for child care
More Kentucky families qualify for financial aid to pay for child care because of an increase in funding approved by…
West named executive director of communications for Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Vickie Yates Brown Glisson has announced that Jean West has joined CHFS…
Attorney General Beshear says dismantling successful Kinect program is ‘bad policy”
Attorney General Andy Beshear, whose father former Gov. Steve Beshear implemented Kynect, the state’s online health insurance marketplace, opposes Gov….
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