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…
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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…
Stakeholder advisory forums planned to engage public in Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid transformation
The Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid Transformation Leadership Team today announced the scheduling of public stakeholder advisory forums. The purpose of these…
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…
Bevin appoints Brinkman interim secretary of CHFS after Glisson steps down to run for Congress
NKyTribune staff Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Scott Brinkman interim secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Brinkman…
Widespread flu activity in Northern Kentucky; DPH says virus has reached epidemic levels statewide
NKytribune staff It’s been an active flu season thus far in Northern Kentucky, with 2,729 cases reported to the Dr. Jeffrey…
Kentucky is first to get Medicaid waiver; Bevin says Kentucky HEALTH is answer, but opposition strong
Kentucky is the first state to get a Medicaid waiver that would permit the state to require work of service…
NKY and state health officials renew call for syringe exchange, education, with disclosure of HIV cluster
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Tuesday’s disclosure of a cluster investigation of HIV infections among people who inject drugs…
Flu is now ‘widespread’; increased activity is early this year, expected to continue for several months
Department for Public Health (DPH) officials, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), now report “widespread” flu for…
Stress can increase child abuse and neglect during holidays; here are tips, reminders of responsibility
Stress can increase during the holidays, even in the most loving of families. And that can put some children at…
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…
New report shows staggering increase in number of Kentucky adults, children receiving disability benefits
A new report shows an increase of staggering proportions in the number of Kentucky adults and children receiving disability benefits….
Cabinet for Health and Family Services touts results in first year of Red Tape Reduction Initiative
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is working to eliminate numerous regulations reviewed as part of the state…
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…
CHFS unveils quality measures designed to better align reporting and improve outcomes
The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services is collaborating with healthcare associations, advocates, and employers to align quality improvement measures and…
Acting CDC director Suchat meets with KY public health officials to discuss opioids, other issues
In one of her first official site visits since taking the helm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
KY First Lady Glenna Bevin, CHFS Secretary Glisson attend Child Abuse Awareness Summit at CHNK
“You can’t do everything, but you can do something.” That phrase from Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) Chief Executive…
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…
KY Department for Public Health hosts health professionals to develop Health Improvement Plan
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), recently hosted more…
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…