National grant will help Kentucky pilot innovative approaches to helping children, families thrive
Kentucky Lantern Kentucky will share in a $30 million grant seeking to build supports for families who fall through cracks…
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Kentucky launches new food safety reporting website aimed at increasing public health and protection
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of a new website – FoodSafetyReporting.ky.gov – where Kentuckians can easily report foodborne issues….
Kentucky Supreme Court overturns lawsuit involving COVID restrictions filed by Boone County business
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling involving a Northern Kentucky…
Beshear announces COVID testing, vaccine program in state-run health facilities following rise in cases
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday discussed the latest on the COVID-19 delta variant in Kentucky and explained how Kentucky is…
Kentucky receives grant to assist in preparation for new 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Kentucky has received $340,000 in grant funding to assist with planning and logistics for the nationwide transition to a simplified…
State expands crisis services for Kentuckians at risk of suicide; Pathways CMHC gains accreditation
The Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), an agency of the Cabinet for Health and Family…
Reconnected portal kynect to help Kentuckians prepare for state-based benefits exchange in 2022
Taking a major step forward in his commitment to provide quality health care to Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday…
Nearly $1 million awarded to teach young Kentuckians parenting responsibilities, finance skills
Eight states, including Kentucky, have been tapped by the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) at the U.S. Department of…
Nursing homes ‘need help’ from state; residents account for 58.6 percent of Kentucky’s COVID deaths
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As they remain the main sites for deadly infections of the novel coronavirus, Kentucky’s…
Eric Friedlander: Vigilance, protective measures will unite Kentuckians to be ‘stronger than opioids’
“Together, we are stronger than opioids.” It’s a uniting mantra we use as part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort…
State launches ‘Volunteer Kentucky’ recruitment website to support nonprofit organizations
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Cabinet Secretary Eric Friedlander announced many nonprofits now…
Kentucky Youth Advocates, Casey Family Programs discuss COVID-19 impact on child welfare community
Kentucky Youth Advocates, with the support of Casey Family Programs, hosted a forum on Aug. 4 to discuss challenges youth…
Governor reports 546 new COVID cases, one death; talks about CARES fund uses; a round-up of news
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 546 new COVID cases and one death on Wednesday, bringing the state’s totals to 32,741 cases…
Marta Miranda-Straub named DCBS Commissioner; spent past 40 years as social worker, activist
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander has announced Marta Miranda-Straub as the new Commissioner of the…
Kentucky announces five healthcare companies to serve as Medicaid Managed Care providers
Gov. Andy Beshear and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander announced the Commonwealth of Kentucky has awarded…
Kentucky students eligible for new emergency food benefits; families can apply for federal assistance
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) and the Kentucky Department of…
Kentucky Air Guard medical professionals aiding Covington nursing home in COVID-19 battle
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A team of Kentucky Air Guard medical professionals are augmenting the staff at Northern Kentucky’…
Gov. Beshear reports 54 new cases of coronavirus, three deaths; urges staying safe at home
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday said his administration is continuing strong efforts to stop the spread of novel coronavirus 2019…
Gov. Beshear announces more actions aimed at protecting Kentucky families in COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Andy Beshear Wednesday announced more actions he is taking to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Gov. Beshear provides guidance as state responds to COVID-19, asks places of worship to cancel services
Governor Andy Beshear announced more decisive action and preparations on Wednesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019…
Gov. Beshear announces three additional individuals in Kentucky test positive for Novel Coronavirus
Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced three additional people in Kentucky have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the…
Gov. Beshear says state needs 350 more child welfare social workers to help protect against child abuse
Gov. Andy Beshear and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Acting Secretary Eric Friedlander met with social work staff…
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