CHNK offering Family Preservation Program again, thanks to Cabinet for Health and Family Services
After several years’ hiatus, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health will again offer a Family Preservation Program (FPP) in…
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Kentucky Health officials urge caution regarding vaping as reported cases of severe lung injury rise
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) continues to monitor and investigate a growing number of cases of severe pulmonary…
CHFS holds Kentucky Fatherhood Summit; Bevin says fathers’ presence in children’s lives matters
Governor Matt Bevin ojoined the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) for the Kentucky Fatherhood Summit. The summit explored…
Official flu season poised to start — Dept. for Public Health urges vaccinations; flu can be life-threatening
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is encouraging Kentuckians to get…
Kentucky project’s goal is to bring families in the Commonwealth together around the dinner table
Kentucky behavioral health experts are working to expand a program designed to bring families together at the dinner table, promoting…
Department for Public Health hosts Children’s Environmental Health Poster Contest
The Department for Public Health (DPH), invites school-age children Kindergarten through 8th grade across the Commonwealth to create and submit…
Transitions is among eight facilities to receive KY Opioid Response Effort grant to help in recovery
Eight facilities around the state — including Transitions in NKY — will receive federal grants from the Kentucky Opioid Response…
Taylor Mill woman charged with misdemeanor assault for incident at Chapman Child Development Center
Members of the Covington Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau have continued their investigation into allegations of an assault which occurred…
CHFS names Angela Tackett Dearinger commissioner for Kentucky’s Department for Public Health
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has named Dr. Angela Tackett Dearinger as the new commissioner of Kentucky’s Department for…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services unveils new health information exchange
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) has moved to a new platform with enhanced functionality and features for health providers…
Amye Bensenhaver: ‘Sunshine is a disinfectant’ and the law; reporter Yetter tells stories of child deaths
In 2016, the Kentucky Court of Appeals issued a scathing opinion to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in…
Northern Kentucky Elder Maltreatment Alliance receives award for elder abuse prevention
The Northern Kentucky Elder Maltreatment Alliance (EMA) has received a Public Awareness Initiative Award. The EMA was one of two community…
CHFS announces new option for Kentucky, Tennessee patients seeking treatment for Hepatitis C
A new Hepatitis C treatment service will provide an immediate impact for people living in southeast Kentucky and northeast Tennessee….
After comments, health cabinet removes proposal to ban tattoos on scarred skin in updated regulation
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The state Cabinet for Health and Family Services has updated its requirements for tattoo studios…
Kentucky one of 10 states chosen to attend National Governors Association school safety convening
The Commonwealth of Kentucky was chosen to participate in the National Governors Association’s multi-state convening on Child Health, Wellbeing, and…
State releases its one-year Progress Report on child welfare transformation efforts, shows some progress
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, has released its…
Fourth of July brings outdoor fun, picnics — and opportunity for foodborne bacteria to thrive
The Fourth of July holiday offers opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these warm weather events also…
Kentucky health officials advise taking precautions to avoid ticks: Protect, check, remove and watch
With the arrival of warmer weather and tick season underway in Kentucky, officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health…
Medicaid waiver to expand coverage, increase care access for Kentuckians with Substance Use Disorder
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is set to expand access to treatment and recovery services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through…
Kentucky unveils new digital platform to support transition-age youth in foster care
A new digital portal called Kentucky RISE (Resources for Independence, Success and Empowerment) was unveiled Wednesday at the Kentucky Independent Living Youth Empowerment Conference, in…
Kentucky to expand school-based healthcare services for children — including mental health
Gov. Matt Bevin announced that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), in partnership with the Kentucky Department of…
KY food safety regulations amended to improve safety and health; changes reflect national code
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is working to make the general public and business community aware of changes…