Kentucky.gov newsroomhttps://newsroom.ky.gov/_layouts/15/Fwk.Webparts.Agency.Ui/newslistfeed.aspxKentucky.gov NewsWed, 13 May 2026 17:18:48 GMTKentucky.gov60en-USCabinet for Health and Family Services: Pageshttps://newsroom.ky.gov/CHFS/_layouts/15/images/siteIcon.pnghttps://newsroom.ky.gov/CHFS/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxGov. Beshear: Application Period Extended for Disaster Food Benefits Following Catastrophic Floodinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=323Kentuckians who live, work in 12 counties in federal disaster declaration can now apply through Sept. 2spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 01 Sep 2022 15:24:45 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=323Nominations Open for Governor's Service Awardshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=322Deadline is Sept. 30spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 18 Aug 2022 18:15:18 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=322Gov. Beshear: Innovative, Cost-Effective Care Program for Vulnerable Older Adults Arrives in Kentuckyhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=321Program focuses on coordinated care, helping individuals live independently in their communitiesspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 18 Aug 2022 17:48:19 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=321Gov. Beshear: More Than $25 Million to Help Kentuckians With Housing, Education and Morehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=320Funds will support food, housing, educational services, health departments, senior centers and hospice facilitiesspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 18 Aug 2022 17:39:48 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=320First Probable Case of Monkeypox in Kentucky Reportedhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=319Risk to the general public remains lowspNewsroomReadWriteSat, 25 Jun 2022 00:34:34 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=319Gov. Beshear Announces Over $2.3 Million in Federal Funds for Older Kentuckians, Kentuckians with Disabilitieshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=318Grant awards will enhance efforts from Adult Protective Services, Long-Term Care OmbudsmanspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 15 Jun 2022 22:24:30 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=318Governor Beshear Announces More Than $4.19 Million to Build Public Health AmeriCorps in Kentuckyhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=317Funding will support 275 AmeriCorps members to meet public health needs of local communities and help rebuild the public health sectorspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 06 Apr 2022 19:50:08 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=317State to Add 19 Schools to Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers Networkhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=316At least 20% of students at schools selected qualify for free or reduced-cost mealsspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 16 Jun 2021 20:43:12 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=316Gov. Beshear, Kentucky Leaders Take Part in Global Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Dayhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=315People should call 1-877-KYSAFE1 to report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitationspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 15 Jun 2021 19:08:49 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=315Kentucky Receives $195.5 Million in Federal Child Care Aidhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=314Child Care and Development Block Grant will help build a better Kentucky with sustained payment funding for regulated child care providersspNewsroomReadWriteSat, 06 Mar 2021 00:21:43 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=314CDC's Tips from Former Smokers Campaign Returns for 10th Year with new Ads to Help Kentuckians Quit Smokinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=313The Tips campaign is the nation’s first federally funded tobacco education campaignspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 02 Mar 2021 01:19:46 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=313Kentuckians Lacking Health Coverage May Sign Up During Special Enrollment Period, Feb. 15 – May 15https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=312Limited-time enrollment aims to reach the uninsured across the Commonwealth, rest of the nationspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 16 Feb 2021 00:19:20 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=312Remain in the Loop: COVID-19 Vaccine Progress and Updateshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=311267,577 doses have been administered in KentuckyspNewsroomReadWriteSat, 23 Jan 2021 00:04:25 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=311Remain in the Loop: COVID-19 Vaccine Progress and Updateshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=310190,547 doses have been administered in KentuckyspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 15 Jan 2021 23:23:14 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=310Kentucky Opioid Response Effort Announces New Recovery Community Center Grantshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=309Grants to provide $1.5 million over two yearsspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 13 Jan 2021 16:49:13 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=309Take Steps to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoninghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=308Properly working home heating devices and carbon monoxide detectors save livesspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 12 Jan 2021 21:05:00 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=308Remain in the Loop: COVID-19 Vaccine Progress and Updateshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=307Each week, a summary of the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination distribution will be made availablespNewsroomReadWriteTue, 12 Jan 2021 21:02:51 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=307Kentucky Joins Other States Launching Get Covered 2021https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=306Declaration urges Kentuckians to mask up and get health coveragespNewsroomReadWriteWed, 09 Dec 2020 22:12:08 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=306Kentucky Medicaid Among 10 State Programs Participating in Housing Projecthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=305DMS is part of learning collaborative focused on housing and Substance Use DisorderspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 03 Dec 2020 16:20:24 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=305Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Accepting Online Purchases for Resident Silver Bells Gift Drivehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=304Donate to long-term care residents through Dec. 9spNewsroomReadWriteWed, 02 Dec 2020 17:48:46 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=304Deadline Approaching for Resources, Funding Available to State Child Care Providershttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=303With 117 of 120 Kentucky counties in the 'red zone', it's more important for providers to follow regulations to help stop COVID-19 spreadspNewsroomReadWriteMon, 23 Nov 2020 20:29:48 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=303Food Safety Tips for the Holidayshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=302Keep your holiday meals safe from foodborne illnessspNewsroomReadWriteMon, 23 Nov 2020 19:41:10 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=302Top Performing Child Support Collectors Honored at Virtual Awards Ceremonyhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=301Kentucky's 20 most successful child support collection partners recognizedspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 19 Nov 2020 19:13:29 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=301Two National Grants Provide Telehealth for Special Needs Children in Kentuckyhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=299Will have a positive impact on state's most vulnerable childrenspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 19 Nov 2020 18:23:34 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=299$1.4 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds Awarded to Service Agencies for Prevention of Abuse, Domestic Violencehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=297CHFS partners to receive fundingspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 12 Nov 2020 19:46:41 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=297State Expands Crisis Services for Kentuckians at Risk of Suicidehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=296Pathways Community Mental Health Center Gains Accreditation as State-Based Suicide Prevention LifelinespNewsroomReadWriteTue, 10 Nov 2020 19:46:03 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=296Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Advisory for Kentuckianshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=295Five health plans currently unavailable on federal health insurance marketplacespNewsroomReadWriteMon, 09 Nov 2020 22:08:50 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=295Governor's Service Awards Will Honor 10 Individuals, 10 Groupshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=294Prestigious annual event will be presented virtually for the first time in its 25-year historyspNewsroomReadWriteSat, 24 Oct 2020 23:02:24 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=294Kentucky Department for Public Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Draft Planhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=293First phase of the draft plan will help ensure those most at risk - certain health care workers, first responders - have vaccination accessspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 16 Oct 2020 23:54:22 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=293Children's Environmental Health Summit Webinar Series to Spotlight Efforts Protecting Kentucky's Populationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=291Webinar series coincides with Children's Environmental Health Day in Kentucky, Oct. 8spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 05 Oct 2020 18:07:08 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=291Kentucky Receives $1 Million Grant to Prevent Child Traffickinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=289One of only four states to receive federal awardspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 01 Oct 2020 18:39:52 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=289Kentucky Receives $7 Million Behavioral Health Granthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=288Grant will assist with behavioral services after severe weather in Appalachian regionspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 01 Oct 2020 18:35:33 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=288Kentucky Receives More Than $35 Million to Support Opioid Responsehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=287Additional round of federal grant funding will support Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE)spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 15 Sep 2020 22:15:13 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=287Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living Receives $999,999 granthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=286Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services grant will help position senior centers in planning for next emergencyspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 15 Sep 2020 22:01:10 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=286Nearly $1 Million Awarded to Teach Young Kentuckians Parenting, Finance Skillshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=285Award will develop responsible parenting and economic mobility interventions for teens, young adultsspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 10 Sep 2020 01:59:58 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=285Kentucky to Expand, Improve Behavioral Health Treatment Serviceshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=284Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) helps establish certified behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs)spNewsroomReadWriteSat, 22 Aug 2020 03:30:03 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=284State Launches New Website to Support Nonprofit Organizationshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=283The new website, through Serve Kentucky aims to provide an efficient volunteer recruitment and management systemspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 13 Aug 2020 19:35:36 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=283Kentucky launches new program for young people transitioning from foster carehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=282Youth Villages’ LifeSet provides help to young people in Lexington and Louisville areasspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 23 Jul 2020 18:21:42 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=282Kentucky Department for Public Health Issues Advisory for Recent Travelers to States, One U.S. Territory Reporting High Rates of COVID-19https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=281Kentucky Department for Public Health Issues Advisory for Recent Travelers to States, One U.S. Territory Reporting High Rates of COVID-19spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 20 Jul 2020 20:21:34 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=281Kentucky Health Experts Advise Fourth of July Food Safetyhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=280Celebrate with these simple guidelinesspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 30 Jun 2020 17:15:40 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=280Air Quality Warning Issuedhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=279A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert will reach the southern U.S. within a few daysspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 26 Jun 2020 19:27:20 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=279Kentucky Department for Public Health Issues Health Advisory for Recent Travelers to Myrtle Beach, South Carolinahttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=278Self-quarantining recommended for Kentuckians who have traveled to the popular vacation destination within past two weeksspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 25 Jun 2020 18:38:45 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=278New Online System Completes Child Abuse/Neglect Checks Faster for Child Care Providers, Schoolshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=277Paper submissions no longer accepted after July 31spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 25 Jun 2020 17:06:28 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=277Kentucky Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Receives $4 Million Granthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=276Funding will benefit 192 people with serious mental illnessesspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 23 Jun 2020 19:21:30 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=276Kentucky Receives $7.4 Million in Federal AmeriCorps Service Grantshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=275Federal funding will help meet critical state and local needsspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 19 Jun 2020 15:36:51 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=275Marta Miranda-Straub Named Department for Community Based Services Commissionerhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=274Brings 40 years’ experience as social worker, activist, trauma specialistspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 17 Jun 2020 19:03:01 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=274Kentucky Students Eligible for New Emergency Food Benefitshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=273Children who qualify for free, reduced-price school meals can get federal food assistancespNewsroomReadWriteThu, 21 May 2020 20:43:44 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=273CHFS Names New Ombudsmanhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=272CHFS Names New OmbudsmanspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 20 Feb 2020 20:45:34 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=272Public Health Issues Guidelines Related to Severe Floodinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=271State health officials remind Kentuckians to follow safety guidelines following severe flooding and water run-off events.spNewsroomReadWriteWed, 12 Feb 2020 14:41:31 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=271State Health Officials Actively Monitoring for 2019 Novel Coronavirushttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=270State health officials are watchful for potential cases of coronavirus within the state and are actively investigating any reports.spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 28 Jan 2020 19:48:50 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=270CHFS Names New Public Health Commissionerhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=269CHFS Names New Public Health CommissionerspNewsroomReadWriteMon, 27 Jan 2020 20:36:08 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=269Nominations Open for 2020 Governor’s Service Awardshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=268Deadline is Feb. 15spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 23 Jan 2020 20:40:07 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=268Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, the Silent Killerhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=267State health officials are reminding residents to take action to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from alternative heating sources.spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 21 Jan 2020 19:54:44 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=267DPH Releases Update Regarding Barbourville Infectious Disease Investigationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=266DPH Releases Update Regarding Barbourville Infectious Disease InvestigationspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 15 Jan 2020 22:41:11 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=266Public Health, Barbourville ARH Issue Statement Related to Infectious Disease Investigationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=265Health officials are investigating a potential case of an infectious disease.spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 14 Jan 2020 22:15:05 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=265Deadline Extended for Health Care Coverage Enrollmenthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=262The Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment period for Kentuckians to select 2020 Marketplace health insurance plans has been extended.spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 17 Dec 2019 14:17:22 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=262Public Health Officials Reporting First Flu-Related Deathshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=261State health officials report the first four flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season, with flu activity being raised to “widespread”spNewsroomReadWriteFri, 13 Dec 2019 14:16:15 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=261Foster, Adoptive Parents Honored at Frankfort Eventhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=260Foster and adoptive parents to some of the state’s most vulnerable children were recently honored for their service.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 09 Dec 2019 14:36:16 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=260Grant of up to $12 million will provide behavioral health services to childrenhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=259CHFS has received a four-year federal grant of up to $3 million per year to support behavioral health of youth.spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 26 Nov 2019 20:15:49 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=259Food Safety Tips for the Holidayshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=258State health officials issue precautions in purchasing and preparing food items during the holidays to prevent foodborne illness.spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 21 Nov 2019 13:30:30 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=258Get Your Flu Shot Now, Be Protected for the Holidayshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=257State health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu as the holiday season approaches.spNewsroomReadWriteWed, 13 Nov 2019 15:42:46 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=257State Health Officials Encourage Vaccination Against the Fluhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=256State health officials encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu.spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 26 Sep 2019 12:15:59 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=256Children's Environmental Health Summit to Spotlight Efforts Protecting Kentucky's Youngest Populationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=255The fourth annual children's environmental health summit is scheduled for Oct. 10 in Somerset, KY.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 23 Sep 2019 12:29:23 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=255Public Health Hosts Children's Environmental Health Poster Contesthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=254Poster contest for grades K-8th focusing on environmental healthspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 17 Sep 2019 13:51:26 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=254Public Health Nurses Return from Hurricane Relief in North Carolinahttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=253A nurse "strike team" from Kentucky has returned from North Carolina where they worked in emergency shelters.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 09 Sep 2019 14:38:27 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=253https://newsroom.ky.gov/CHFS/PressReleasesAttachments/Attachments/253/Nurse Strike Team.jpgDepartment for Public Health Sends Nurses to Help in Hurricane Dorian Recoveryhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=252A nurse "strike" team from Kentucky has been sent to help Hurricane Dorian victims in hurricane-affected areas of North Carolina.spNewsroomReadWriteWed, 04 Sep 2019 15:47:57 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=252Kentucky Begins Surveillance to Track Possible Cases of Severe Pulmonary Disease Linked to Vapinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=251State health officials are gathering information to investigate severe pulmonary disease related to e-cigarette product use or vaping.spNewsroomReadWriteFri, 30 Aug 2019 20:31:24 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=251September is National Preparedness Monthhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=250This year's theme for National Preparedness Month is Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters.spNewsroomReadWriteFri, 30 Aug 2019 18:54:18 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=250State Health Officials Issue Safety Guidelines for Warmer Temperatureshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=249Health officials urge the public to take steps to avoid injury and illness during periods of extreme summertime heat.spNewsroomReadWriteWed, 17 Jul 2019 19:06:07 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=249Reduce Potential Rabies Exposure by Avoiding Bats and Wild Animalshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=248Public health officials are reminding the public not to handle, feed or treat wildlife as pets to avoid possible rabies exposure.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 15 Jul 2019 11:43:13 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=248Nurse strike teams providing Hepatitis A vaccines at jails, other facilities for at-risk populationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=247State health officials have deployed a strike team of nurses to administer Hepatitis A vaccines at jails and other locations.spNewsroomReadWriteFri, 12 Jul 2019 16:34:15 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=247Keep Food Safe for July 4th Outdoor Celebrationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=246Protect yourself and your family with safe food handling practices during July 4th outdoor celebrations.spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 27 Jun 2019 14:54:12 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=246Health Officials Advise Precautions to Avoid Tickshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=245State health officials remind people to take precautions against tick bites with four simple steps: protect, check, remove and watch.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 24 Jun 2019 13:12:37 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=245Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Announce Changes to Public Affairs and Addition of Key Staffhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=244CHFS announced changes regarding key leadership positions in various departments today.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 03 Jun 2019 14:25:46 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=244Food Safety Regulations Amended to Improve Safety and Healthhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=243Changes Reflect National Food CodespNewsroomReadWriteThu, 30 May 2019 15:46:08 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=243Community Stakeholders Invited to Forums on New Federal Child Welfare Lawhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=242Kentucky is early implementer of federal Family First Prevention Services ActspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 23 May 2019 14:46:41 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=242State Awarded $9 Million Grant to Improve Mental Health Services in Schoolshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=241Warren, Bullitt and Henderson counties to get pilot project fundingspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 09 May 2019 19:40:36 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=241Kentucky Residents Affected by National Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pre-Cut Melonhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=240State health officials are warning residents to discard any pre-cut melon for fear of Salmonella.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 15 Apr 2019 17:08:06 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=240State Officials Hold Harm Reduction Summithttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=239Informational summit held to discuss harm reduction strategies and response measures in KentuckyspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 05 Apr 2019 12:44:28 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=239Twenty E. coli Cases Linked to Illness Outbreak Across Commonwealthhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=238Public Advised to Note Signs and Symptoms, Seek Follow-Up Care if NeededspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 29 Mar 2019 19:06:52 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=238Gov. Bevin & Cabinet Leadership Honor CHFS Employees for Quality Servicehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=237Department for Community Based Services awards recognized at Governor’s Mansion ceremonyspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 26 Mar 2019 14:45:51 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=237It’s Time to Test for TBhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=236March 24 is World TB Day!spNewsroomReadWriteFri, 22 Mar 2019 15:08:39 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=236E-cigarettes Account for Highest Percentage of Tobacco Product Sales to Minorshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=235Illegal sales of traditional cigarettes and other products continue to go downspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 12 Mar 2019 17:48:50 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=235Commonwealth Invites Artist Proposals for Lobby Artworkhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=234Grant-funded project will enhance visitor experience to Louisville’s L&N BuildingspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 07 Mar 2019 18:01:13 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=234Widespread Flu Activity Reported for 10th Consecutive Weekhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=233Widespread flu activity is being reported for the 10th consecutive week in Kentucky.spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 07 Mar 2019 13:06:10 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=233Governor’s Service Awards Presented in Frankforthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=232Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton Honors State’s VolunteersspNewsroomReadWriteWed, 06 Mar 2019 19:07:00 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=232Online Resource Helps Relative Caregivers of Children Find Supporthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=231The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) launched a new online resource to give support information to caregivers.spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 05 Mar 2019 14:20:56 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=231First Monthly Food Pantry Opens at L&N Buildinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=230Today CHFS and Dare to Care Food Bank opened the first of what will be monthly mobile food pantry visits to Louisville's L&N Building.spNewsroomReadWriteThu, 28 Feb 2019 17:47:06 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=230Most Kentucky Food Benefits Customers to Receive March Funds on Fridayhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=229Customers can use these funds immediately at any authorized retailerspNewsroomReadWriteTue, 26 Feb 2019 17:29:43 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=229Public Health Issues Guidelines Related to Severe Floodinghttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=228Kentuckians urged to use caution in flooded areas and prevent unnecessary injury and illness.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 25 Feb 2019 18:13:05 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=228Kentucky Medicaid Releases Report on Pharmacy Benefit Programhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=227Report was developed after analyzing the data newly available under Senate Bill 5spNewsroomReadWriteTue, 19 Feb 2019 20:58:23 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=227Public Health Reports Confirmed Case of Measles in Barren River Districthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=226Case Is Not Linked to Washington OutbreakspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 15 Feb 2019 15:56:51 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=226Public Health Continues to Promote Hepatitis A Vaccinationhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=225Statewide Outbreak Continues, More Deaths ReportedspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 08 Feb 2019 19:18:47 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=225Public Health Hosts Tickborne Disease Prevention Poster Contesthttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=224Public health announces a tickborne disease prevention poster contest for students in K-8th grade.spNewsroomReadWriteMon, 04 Feb 2019 15:48:45 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=224Department for Public Health Investigates Vaccination-Associated Infectionshttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=223Those impacted should seek medical treatment and get re-vaccinatedspNewsroomReadWriteFri, 01 Feb 2019 20:03:01 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=223Go Red for Kentucky Womenhttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=222Friday Marks Annual Observance for Women’s Heart HealthspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 31 Jan 2019 19:46:46 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=222Cabinet Releases Updated Medicaid Budget Predictions and Kentucky HEALTH Implementation Timelinehttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=221The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) today released updated guidance regarding the implementation of Kentucky HEALTHspNewsroomReadWriteThu, 31 Jan 2019 15:41:54 GMThttps://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=CHFS&prId=221