Kentucky has highest rate in nation of children in care of relatives, says new Census Bureau data
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Kentucky continues to have the highest rate in the nation of…
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Cabinet for Health and Family Services get federal grant to support Kentucky HANDS program
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced a new federal grant of $7,548,849 from the Health Resources and Services…
To defend against flu epidemic in KY: ‘Get the shot, consult your doc, stop the spread,’ campaign says
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Influenza killed 325 people in Kentucky last flu season, when only 40 percent of…
Public health officials launch information campaign to increase disaster preparedness efforts
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is launching the First 72 On…
State moves ahead on Kentucky HEALTH plan that federal judge has vacated; hoping for waiver
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Though Kentucky’s proposed Medicaid plan was vacated by a federal judge just days before…
Panel tells legislative committee Kentucky Medicaid faces nearly $300 million 2-year shortfall
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Medicaid program faces a massive shortfall over the next two years, according to a…
Public Health tobacco program launches second phase of Quit Now Kentucky information campaign
Quitting tobacco isn’t easy – but Kentuckians don’t have to do it alone thanks to services like the state’s free…
Bevin administration to reinstate dental and vision care for thousands of Medicaid recipients
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dental and vision care for thousands of Medicaid recipients in Kentucky will be reinstated by…
New stakeholders group focused on changes to adult guardianship program meets for the first time
A new stakeholders group established to improve Kentucky’s adult guardianship program has held its first meeting. House Joint Resolution (HJR)…
New resources available to support Medicaid recipients transitioning to Kentucky HEALTH
Kentucky HEALTH, the Commonwealth’s new program for certain non-disabled adults receiving Medicaid, begins on July 1, and several state agencies…
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services recognizes human services employees
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has recognized several human services staff from across the state for…
Medicaid to require some to participate in community engagement; learn more at CHFS forum in Covington
On July 1, Campbell County will become the first county in Kentucky that requires some Medicaid enrollees to participate in…
CHFS names Howard Commissioner of Dept. for Public Health; announces additional changes
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has made the following announcement regarding key leadership positions in various departments….
Eastern State Hospital Long Term Care Facility to close; budget reductions cited
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced today the Eastern State Hospital Long Term Care Facility will be…
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….
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…
Legislature sends governor Medicaid drug measures to help independent pharmacies and consumers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to allow pharmacists to tell their patients the least expensive way to…
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…
Possible Hepatitis A-related death reported in Louisville could be linked to multi-county outbreak
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and the Louisville Metro Department…
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…