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HEALTH ALERT: A possible measles exposure at the Ark Encounter in Grant County, as well as the Holiday Inn & Suites in Dry Ridge from December 28-30.
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
HEALTH ALERT: A possible measles exposure at the Ark Encounter in Grant County, as well as the Holiday Inn & Suites in Dry Ridge from December 28-30.
We are taking a break to celebrate New Year's. Our office and health centers will be closed starting on Wednesday, December 31. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, at 8:00 a.m.
December 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We are taking a break to celebrate New Year's. Our office and health centers will be closed starting on Wednesday, December 31. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, at 8:00 a.m.
We're taking some time off to spend the holidays with our family and friends. Our office and health centers will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 24. We will reopen on Monday, December 29.
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We're taking some time off to spend the holidays with our family and friends. Our office and health centers will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 24. We will reopen on Monday, December 29.
The holidays can be tough for someone who is struggling. If you know someone in crisis, be a lifeline and help support them. Here are 5 steps that can make the difference between life and death. If you need additional support, call, text, or chat 988 and connect with trained crisis counselors.
December 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The holidays can be tough for someone who is struggling. If you know someone in crisis, be a lifeline and help support them. Here are 5 steps that can make the difference between life and death. If you need additional support, call, text, or chat 988 and connect with trained crisis counselors.
Hitting the road this holiday season? Don't let it hit back. Follow our holiday travel safety tips and you'll make it through without the stress and sickness that often accompanies holiday travel.
December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hitting the road this holiday season? Don't let it hit back. Follow our holiday travel safety tips and you'll make it through without the stress and sickness that often accompanies holiday travel.
You are what you eat, which for most of us means a mix of cookies, chocolates, and a splash of egg nog. It's a tough time of year. We can help. Our registered dietitians can help you become healthier, control weight issues, or even maintain diabetes. Check out nkyhealth.org/nutrition to learn more.
December 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
You are what you eat, which for most of us means a mix of cookies, chocolates, and a splash of egg nog. It's a tough time of year. We can help. Our registered dietitians can help you become healthier, control weight issues, or even maintain diabetes. Check out nkyhealth.org/nutrition to learn more.
The holidays are getting close. There's still so much to do. Relatives. Cleaning. Cooking. Ahhhh! Feeling stressed yet? So what is stress, exactly? How does it affect us? And what can we do about it? Check out our stress facts, and then go to nkyhealth.org/mentalhealth to find additional resources.
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The holidays are getting close. There's still so much to do. Relatives. Cleaning. Cooking. Ahhhh! Feeling stressed yet? So what is stress, exactly? How does it affect us? And what can we do about it? Check out our stress facts, and then go to nkyhealth.org/mentalhealth to find additional resources.
Looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list? This holiday season, give the gifts that keep on giving. Have harm reduction supplies sent to your old Kentucky home absolutely free of charge. www.NKYHealth.org/savealife #HappyHolidays #SaveALife
December 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list? This holiday season, give the gifts that keep on giving. Have harm reduction supplies sent to your old Kentucky home absolutely free of charge. www.NKYHealth.org/savealife #HappyHolidays #SaveALife
Here it comes again. Snow! Slush! White Death! While you may not be able to stop it, you can be prepared for it. Check out our Winter Storm Safety Tips to know what to do before, during, and after it falls, including bringing in any pets except for polar bears that typically live outside.
December 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Here it comes again. Snow! Slush! White Death! While you may not be able to stop it, you can be prepared for it. Check out our Winter Storm Safety Tips to know what to do before, during, and after it falls, including bringing in any pets except for polar bears that typically live outside.
Due to a water main break, Williamstown KY is under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. This includes anyone who receives water service from the City of Williamstown. Food service establishments should follow the emergency response procedures on our website: nkyhealth.org/emergencyguidelines
December 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Due to a water main break, Williamstown KY is under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. This includes anyone who receives water service from the City of Williamstown. Food service establishments should follow the emergency response procedures on our website: nkyhealth.org/emergencyguidelines
The holidays can be tough for a lot of people. That's why we're happy to once again be part of Blue Christmas, a judgment-free gathering of comfort&support. All are welcome. It's free, but RSVP to sfowler@bgcarenav.org. 12/11 at 6pm, Kentaboo Baptist Church, 7037 Curtis Ave, Florence, KY 41042
December 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The holidays can be tough for a lot of people. That's why we're happy to once again be part of Blue Christmas, a judgment-free gathering of comfort&support. All are welcome. It's free, but RSVP to sfowler@bgcarenav.org. 12/11 at 6pm, Kentaboo Baptist Church, 7037 Curtis Ave, Florence, KY 41042
For many, the holidays mean traveling, so be sure and take some healthy precautions. Remember, COVID is still out there, and the more you catch it, the greater your chance for developing Long COVID, a miserable companion that hangs on and won't let go. Wear a mask on planes. If sick, stay home.
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For many, the holidays mean traveling, so be sure and take some healthy precautions. Remember, COVID is still out there, and the more you catch it, the greater your chance for developing Long COVID, a miserable companion that hangs on and won't let go. Wear a mask on planes. If sick, stay home.
We're a few weeks from all of your relatives gathering for the holidays, spreading joy and germs. Vaccines are your best protection, but check out our web page for other tips and tricks on fighting the flu, including 10 things you need to sanitize RIGHT NOW.
nkyhealth.org/covidcoldandflu
nkyhealth.org/covidcoldandflu
December 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We're a few weeks from all of your relatives gathering for the holidays, spreading joy and germs. Vaccines are your best protection, but check out our web page for other tips and tricks on fighting the flu, including 10 things you need to sanitize RIGHT NOW.
nkyhealth.org/covidcoldandflu
nkyhealth.org/covidcoldandflu
Looking for a good place to take your relatives to eat over the holidays, or booking that holiday lunch for your work crew? We inspect every restaurant in the region throughout the year, based on 58 potential violation items. We make our inspection results public at nkyhealth.org/inspectionscores.
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking for a good place to take your relatives to eat over the holidays, or booking that holiday lunch for your work crew? We inspect every restaurant in the region throughout the year, based on 58 potential violation items. We make our inspection results public at nkyhealth.org/inspectionscores.
Smoking while pregnant can hurt you & your baby. Quitting before or after learning you’re pregnant can help protect you both from health problems. Learn more at bit.ly/2j5V6jp.
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #quitsmoking
If you need support/assistance, contact NKY Health's tobacco team: 859-341-4264
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #quitsmoking
If you need support/assistance, contact NKY Health's tobacco team: 859-341-4264
Smoking, Pregnancy, and Babies
Most people know that smoking causes cancer and other major health problems. And smoking while you’re pregnant can cause serious problems, too.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Smoking while pregnant can hurt you & your baby. Quitting before or after learning you’re pregnant can help protect you both from health problems. Learn more at bit.ly/2j5V6jp.
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #quitsmoking
If you need support/assistance, contact NKY Health's tobacco team: 859-341-4264
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #quitsmoking
If you need support/assistance, contact NKY Health's tobacco team: 859-341-4264
The holidays can be tough. That's why we're again part of Blue Christmas, a judgment-free gathering offering comfort & support. Materials available on grief, loss, more. All are welcome. It's free (but RSVP to sfowler@bgcarenav.org), Dec. 11, 6-7pm, Kentaboo Bptst Church, 7037 Curtis Ave., Florence
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The holidays can be tough. That's why we're again part of Blue Christmas, a judgment-free gathering offering comfort & support. Materials available on grief, loss, more. All are welcome. It's free (but RSVP to sfowler@bgcarenav.org), Dec. 11, 6-7pm, Kentaboo Bptst Church, 7037 Curtis Ave., Florence
Thanksgiving is a day all about family, friends & gratitude. But it can also be a day of difficulties. It is the single busiest day of the year for house fires. It also creates challenges with illness from undercooked food or improperly prepared leftovers. Stay safe and healthy, follow these tips.
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thanksgiving is a day all about family, friends & gratitude. But it can also be a day of difficulties. It is the single busiest day of the year for house fires. It also creates challenges with illness from undercooked food or improperly prepared leftovers. Stay safe and healthy, follow these tips.
The KY Dept for Public Health issued a Health Alert regarding an increase in pertussis (whooping cough) w/566 cases reported 2025, the highest number since 2012, and a third pertussis-related death in a KY infant, the first since 2018. Vaccination remains the best strategy to reduce severe illness.
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The KY Dept for Public Health issued a Health Alert regarding an increase in pertussis (whooping cough) w/566 cases reported 2025, the highest number since 2012, and a third pertussis-related death in a KY infant, the first since 2018. Vaccination remains the best strategy to reduce severe illness.
Today is the Great American Smokeout. Make this Day One of your journey to kick the habit. It won't be easy, but you will be glad you did. We can help. Go to NKYHealth.org/tobacco for advice, encouragement, and resources to help, including how to get free Nicotine Replacement Therapy patches or gum.
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today is the Great American Smokeout. Make this Day One of your journey to kick the habit. It won't be easy, but you will be glad you did. We can help. Go to NKYHealth.org/tobacco for advice, encouragement, and resources to help, including how to get free Nicotine Replacement Therapy patches or gum.
Ask a former smoker & they will tell you that kicking the smoking habit was one of the hardest things they’ve ever done. Quitting isn’t easy, and most people don’t succeed on their first try. But it’s worth it. We can help. We offer a number of resources to help. Learn more: NKYHealth.org/tobacco.
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ask a former smoker & they will tell you that kicking the smoking habit was one of the hardest things they’ve ever done. Quitting isn’t easy, and most people don’t succeed on their first try. But it’s worth it. We can help. We offer a number of resources to help. Learn more: NKYHealth.org/tobacco.
This summer saw the continuation of a concerning trend in NKY of Acute Hepatitis C cases. HepC is a liver infection that can lead to serious health problems but can be treated and cured. We now offer treatment for HepC in addition to our ongoing testing efforts. Learn more at nkyhealth.org/hepc.
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This summer saw the continuation of a concerning trend in NKY of Acute Hepatitis C cases. HepC is a liver infection that can lead to serious health problems but can be treated and cured. We now offer treatment for HepC in addition to our ongoing testing efforts. Learn more at nkyhealth.org/hepc.
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Next Thursday is the Great American Smokeout. Join thousands of others who are kicking the habit. Learn more about the benefits of quitting & find resources including how we can provide you with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy patches or gum at NKYHealth.org/tobacco.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Next Thursday is the Great American Smokeout. Join thousands of others who are kicking the habit. Learn more about the benefits of quitting & find resources including how we can provide you with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy patches or gum at NKYHealth.org/tobacco.
This is a tough time of the year for people struggling to maintain a healthy weight. (And who isn't?) The good news is, we can help. Nutrition assessment, counseling, and education are included as part of many NKY Health programs. Learn more about how we can help at NKYHealth.org/nutrition.
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is a tough time of the year for people struggling to maintain a healthy weight. (And who isn't?) The good news is, we can help. Nutrition assessment, counseling, and education are included as part of many NKY Health programs. Learn more about how we can help at NKYHealth.org/nutrition.
After you quit smoking, your changes, including an improved sense of taste. You won't believe how much better holiday meals taste.
Learn about long term health benefits: bit.ly/3gm3ZaV
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #QuitSmoking
For support/assistance, contact our tobacco team: 859-341-4264
Learn about long term health benefits: bit.ly/3gm3ZaV
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #QuitSmoking
For support/assistance, contact our tobacco team: 859-341-4264
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
After you quit smoking, your changes, including an improved sense of taste. You won't believe how much better holiday meals taste.
Learn about long term health benefits: bit.ly/3gm3ZaV
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #QuitSmoking
For support/assistance, contact our tobacco team: 859-341-4264
Learn about long term health benefits: bit.ly/3gm3ZaV
#QuitKY #QuitNowKentucky #QuitSmoking
For support/assistance, contact our tobacco team: 859-341-4264
With SNAP benefits on hold, finding something to eat is tough for a lot of families. To help, check out these food pantries and meal assitance organizations:
Safety Net Alliance Food Resources: nkyhealth.org/.../2025-Foo....
United Way Food Resources: uwgc211.org/search?keyword=food-and-groceries
Safety Net Alliance Food Resources: nkyhealth.org/.../2025-Foo....
United Way Food Resources: uwgc211.org/search?keyword=food-and-groceries
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
With SNAP benefits on hold, finding something to eat is tough for a lot of families. To help, check out these food pantries and meal assitance organizations:
Safety Net Alliance Food Resources: nkyhealth.org/.../2025-Foo....
United Way Food Resources: uwgc211.org/search?keyword=food-and-groceries
Safety Net Alliance Food Resources: nkyhealth.org/.../2025-Foo....
United Way Food Resources: uwgc211.org/search?keyword=food-and-groceries