If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, this week is an excellent time to get it, with the holidays coming up

State health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get a flu vaccination during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 7-13. "Get...

Kentucky's health departments are working on changes, to adapt to changing times

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Health departments across Kentucky come in all shapes and sizes, and typically work independently fr...

Barren River Health Dept. accredited; joins 5 others in Ky. (Franklin, Fayette, Madison, Northern Ky. and Three Rivers)

The Barren River District Health Department has joined five others in Kentucky with national accreditation. The Public Health Accreditation...

Women leading Kentucky health: State health commissioner sees 'stars aligned' for Kentucky to finally get healthier

Health Commissioner Stephanie Mayfield Gibson This is the third in a series of stories about four high-ranking female state officials who ha...