Coalition of major health providers opposes bill to remove mandate for fluoridation of water
Staff report A coalition of major Kentucky health organizations have teamed up in opposition to a bill in the state…
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Esperanza Latino Center to host FREE vaccine clinic for uninsured on February 15
Esperanza Latino Center, located at 234 W. Pike Street in Covington, is hosting a FREE vaccine clinic to the uninsured…
A conversation with new Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky President Allison Adams
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Most health outcomes are decided not in a clinical setting, says Allison Adams, but by…
Lt. Gov. Coleman visits Holmes Middle School to see School Garden Grant at work
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman visited Holmes Middle School on Thursday to see firsthand how students have implemented a 2024…
FHK head Ben Chandler to retire December 31, current COO Allison Adams named next president
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky on Thursday announced Ben Chandler will retire as president and CEO of the nonprofit…
Free webinar on ‘tackling the immunization crisis’ set by Foundation for Healthy Kentucky
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Tackling the Immunization Crisis.” It will be…
Foundation for a Healthy KY: Adverse childhood experiences have lifelong impacts on well-being
Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are potentially traumatic events…
New poll shows majority of Kentucky voters think DEI programs should be left up to organizations
Bills have been filed in the Kentucky legislature this year that, in their current form, would limit the control some…
Foundation for Healthy Kentucky President and CEO Ben Chandler appointed to Council on Foundations
Ben Chandler, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky president and CEO, has been appointed to the Council on Foundations’ 2024 Board…
Kentuckians recognized as Healthy Kentucky Champions for work to improve community health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service In communities across the state, Kentucky residents are coming up with innovative ways to…
Kentucky continues to face a healthcare workforce shortfall that could have devastating effects
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service More than 20% of nursing positions in the Commonwealth remain vacant, according to the…
New survey of students shows support of parents, too, when tackling substance-use problem
Kentucky Health News Kentucky high-school students in a recent study about substance abuse and its prevention offered some pointed advice…
Ben Chandler leads support for research into addiction treatment at opioid panel’s final hearing
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Twenty-three people spoke in favor of funding the development of an opioid-use disorder treatment…
Raise your guard, Kentucky: Here are some basic tips to boost your immunity and stay healthy
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Data shows rates of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease are higher, especially amongst African Americans….
As COVID subsidies come to an end, Kentuckians encouraged to focus on healthy lifestyle changes
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The “Raise Your Guard” Campaign is encouraging Kentuckians to be more physically active, minimize…
Foundation for a Healthy KY sharpens ’23-’27 focus with strategic plan: focus on access, children’s health
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky adopted a new, five-year strategic plan that will launch on January 1, 2023. Following…
Majority of Kentuckians not changing Christmas plans due to COVID; most open to annual boosters
Concerns about COVID-19 won’t keep Kentuckians from attending or hosting gatherings this holiday season. That’s according to a new poll…
Rural Kentucky schools work to face challenges associated with childhood trauma among students
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Russell County teachers, staff, counselors, and bus drivers have received intensive training on the…
Gov. Beshear announces state’s Medicaid program will expand to cover dental, vision, hearing services
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that beginning January 1, the state’s Medicaid program will be…
Kentuckians urged to get COVID-19 boosters, flu shots as worse than usual virus season looms
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are encouraging Kentuckians to stay…
New poll shows half of Kentuckians believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over in their own lives
Despite a climb in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, about a third of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over,…
High Five for Health campaign promotes healthy habits for Kentucky kids over summer break
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) launched today a new public service campaign…