State health officials warn cases of whooping cough on the rise across the Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State public health officials issued an alert to Kentuckians this week, saying that pertussis, also…
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COVID shows slight jump in cases, deaths across KY; Kenton and Boone among counties with most cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After seeing sharp drops last week, there has been a slight rebound in new cases…
DPH accepting K-8 student entries for 2021 Environmental Health Poster Contest
The Department for Public Health invites all Kentuckians representing kindergarten through eighth grade to participate in the annual Environmental Health…
KY Board of Education declares masks for all in public schools, in keeping with Governor’s mandate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education has approved an emergency regulation that requires all individuals inside…
Beshear reports 1,319 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths; ‘We must follow our values,’ protect others
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday reported 1,319 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 85,506 cases…
State school board sends letter to KHSAA urging actions on safety guidelines for high school sports
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Chair Lu Young sent a letter to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s (KHSAA) Board…
Beshear reports 696 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths, including a NKY woman; ‘Fast 4 at 4’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday reported 696 new COVID cases and seven deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 45,230 cases…
KDE releases initial guidance on how to restart schools for 2020-21 year amid pandemic
The Kentucky Department of Education has released a new guidance document about questions schools and districts should consider when they…
New COVID-19 stats: 13 more in NKY, 38 in KY, 5 deaths; Gov. to crack down if guidelines ignored
Staff report As of Sunday afternoon 13 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for 126 total…
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the silent killer, properly working detectors, devices, can save lives
With recent temperatures below freezing, the Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS),…
Smoke-free advocates rally in Frankfort for measures to decrease soaring youth use of e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow rallied in Frankfort this week to call on…
Department for Public Health offers advice on how to help make safe toys a top priority this holiday season
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is recognizing Toy Safety…
State Public Health officials encourage flu shots as holiday season approaches and 384 cases confirmed
The Department for Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu, as the holiday season is…
Algal bloom recreational public health advisory issued, blooms found at locations on the Ohio River
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) have issued a harmful algal bloom…
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…
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…
State Fair visitors encouraged to stop by Cabinet for Health and Family Services exhibit for health info
Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair are encouraged to stop by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) exhibit….
DPH holds statewide Hepatitis C elimination meeting, aimed at strategy to cut down high instances
Kentucky’s Department for Public Health, in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, hosted a statewide Hepatitis C (HCV) elimination meeting…
Health officials urge public to take steps to avoid injury, illness during extreme summertime heat
Health officials with the Department for Public Health (DPH), located within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), urge…
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…
Enjoy Kentucky’s many rivers, lakes and creeks — here are safety tips to avoid health risks
With warmer weather here, more outdoor activities are taking place. State officials are offering some safety tips to help Kentuckians…
KY residents affected by national Salmonella outbreak, public advised to discard pre-cut melons
The Department for Public Health (DPH) announced today that 16 Kentuckians have tested positive with a strain of Salmonella Carrau that…
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