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This Is Men's Health Week
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Improving Health and Life Expectancy Urged
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Precautions For West Nile Virus
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Tips to Help Kentuckians Avoid Virus
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Use Care and Follow Safety Guidelines When Reentering Flood Damaged Homes
Friday, June 04, 2004
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Kentucky Joins System Designed To Detect Fraud
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Will Match Information In Other States
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Dr. Rice Leach To Retire After 12 Years As Public Health Commissioner
Friday, May 28, 2004
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Food and Water Recommendations After Severe Weather
Friday, May 28, 2004
Tips To Keep Food And Water Safe
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Mud River and Town Branch Fish Advisory Issued
Thursday, May 27, 2004
For Butler, Logan and Muhlenburg counties
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Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Offer A Helping Hand
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
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State Lab Rules Out Public Health Threat in Laurel County Case
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
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Older Kentuckians Win With The State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
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First Bird With West Nile Reported In Kentucky
Monday, May 17, 2004
A Mourning Dove found dead in Ohio County on May 7 was tested and found to have West Nile Virus. No human or equine cases have been reported yet in Kentucky. The first positive bird in Kentucky in 2003 was collected on June 30.
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Traveling Photo Gallery Features Children Waiting to be Adopted
Friday, May 14, 2004
A Louisville photo exhibit is designed to help state foster children find a permanent, adoptive family.
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Health Departments Offer Cancer Screenings
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Mammograms and Pap Tests Important for Women
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Older Kentuckians Are Involved in Their Communities
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Kentucky seniors are serving and shaping their communities throughout the commonwealth.
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New Reporting System Will Save $345,792 Annually
Monday, May 10, 2004
Part of Efficiency Effort In State Government
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May Is Older Americans Month With Celebrations Across the Commonwealth
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Gov. Ernie Fletcher has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month to honor the more than 693,000 Kentuckians who are 60 years old and older.
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Foster Parents Honored For Extraordinary Service
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
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Elder Abuse Symposium Set for May 6 in Richmond
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Symposium on elder abuse will feature statistics on elder abuse and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ role in investigating abuse.
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Volunteer award winners honored in ceremony at the Capitol
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Individuals, groups, and businesses from throughout Kentucky honored for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.
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Information About Medicare Discount Drug Card Available
Monday, April 12, 2004
Kentucky Receives Funds To Provide Counseling
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Grants Awarded For Tobacco Free Sports
Friday, April 09, 2004
Goal Is To Reduce Teen Smoking
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Public Health Awareness Week: Promoting Healthier Lifestyles
Friday, April 02, 2004
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Client survey reveals growing satisfaction with services and referrals
Friday, March 26, 2004
Results from a statewide survey conducted by the Cabinet indicate caseworkers are meeting clients’ needs more comprehensively by coordinating their work with other service providers, many of them community-based.
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Asthma Report Released
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Report Cites Financial, Quality of Life Issues
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Kick Butts Day Is March 31
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Activities Planned Around State To Educate Teens About Risks Of Smoking
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Fields Appointed Undersecretary for Human Services
Friday, March 12, 2004
Michael Fields Named To Top Position in Health and Family Services Cabinet
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Health Insurance Bill Wins Committee Approval
Friday, March 05, 2004
Bill Intended To Improve Competition Among Insurance Carriers
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State, county child support information systems win federal approval
Thursday, March 04, 2004
KASES and Jefferson County certified by the Office of Child Support Enforcement.
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Breastfeeding On the Rise in Kentucky; Benefits for Mother and Baby
Monday, March 01, 2004
Breastfeeding by Kentucky mothers has increased 79 percent during the past two years.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Workshops
Thursday, February 19, 2004
The March and April workshops provide information about guardianship, visitation, custody, and public benefit programs.
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Automated Effort to Bring in Past-due Child Support Could Boost Collections by Millions of Dollars a Year
Thursday, February 12, 2004
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Give Someone You Love a Great Smile for Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Learning good dental hygiene habits while young improves dental health for a lifetime.
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TV Campaign Directed At Pregnant Smokers
Monday, February 09, 2004
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Diabetes Is on the Rise in Kentucky: Blacks Especially Vulnerable
Thursday, February 05, 2004
There is a strong link between diabetes and heart disease. However, most people with diabetes don't know about their very high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Hospital Heart Program Gaining Momentum
Thursday, January 29, 2004
More Kentucky Hospitals Following Heart Disease Prevention Program Guidelines
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Mental Health Receives Emergency Preparedness Funding
Friday, January 16, 2004
Division of Mental Health Awarded $439,000 Grant
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A New Year's Resolution -- Quit Smoking
Thursday, January 15, 2004
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Governor Fletcher Declares January Radon Action Month
Friday, January 09, 2004
Observance Focuses On Radon Testing
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Toolkit Helps Providers Assist Smokers
Monday, January 05, 2004
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State tightens standards on bedding in child care facilities
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Kentucky is revising its safety standards for the bedding used by children in day care.
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Former employee of Henry County Attorney indicted for theft of child support funds
Friday, December 19, 2003
A former Henry County Attorney employee indicted for the theft or attempted theft of undistributed child support funds.
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Flu Now Widespread In Kentucky
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
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Metro United Way & partners promoting new stamp to draw attention to family violence
Thursday, December 11, 2003
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Flu Shots Urged For High Risk Individuals
Monday, December 08, 2003
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Reception set for foster parents of medically fragile children
Monday, December 01, 2003
The Cabinet for Families and Children will host a reception for foster parents of children with special medical needs.
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Think Safety When Shopping For Gifts
Monday, December 01, 2003
Use Caution With Toys, Decorations
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Caseworker charged with massive fraud in benefit programs
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
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Congress should use welfare to target the true enemy: poverty
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
After nearly two years of debate and delay, Congress finally appears ready to move to the next phase of welfare reform.
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Holiday Cooking Tips
Monday, November 24, 2003
Make Sure Holiday Cooking Is Safe
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First Flu Cases In Kentucky
Thursday, November 20, 2003
Flu Shots Urged
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Hepatitis A Precautions
Thursday, November 20, 2003
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Great American Smokeout Is Nov. 20
Monday, November 10, 2003
Day Offers Ways For Smokers To Quit
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Adoptive parents honored for dedicated service and commitment to permanency for Kentucky’s children
Thursday, November 06, 2003
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Bluegrass Rural Service Region Wins Make a Difference Day Challenge
Monday, November 03, 2003
CFC's Bluegrass Rural Service Region collects enough canned beef stew to feed more than 6,000 hungry people.
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State agency to help fire, police departmentsMake safe infant abandonment an option
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
CFC is working to make sure every community can provide parents of newborns the option of safe and legal child abandonment.
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Youth Tobacco Survey Released
Monday, October 27, 2003
Survey Shows Decrease Among High School and Middle School Students
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Some Families To Pay Premiums
Friday, October 24, 2003
Payments Start In November
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Auditor Finds No Fraud in Department of Disability Dermination Services
Friday, October 24, 2003
The state Auditor finds no evidence of fraud or abuse in the Department of Disability Determination Services.
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Giant Piggy Graces Effort to Collect Stew for the Hungry
Thursday, October 23, 2003
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State Agency to Help Fire, Police Departments Make Safe Infant Abandonment an Option
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
The Northern Kentucky Service Region is working to provide parents of newborns the option of safe and legal child abandonment.
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Conference Spotlights Neighborhood Places' Support of Families
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Louisville’s Neighborhood Places celebrate 10 years service at annual meeting.
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Community Experts Meet to Address Elder Maltreatment
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
New elder abuse group holds first meeting.
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Halloween Safety Tips
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
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Nominations Sought for Volunteerism Awards
Thursday, October 09, 2003
Nominations for awards honoring volunteer service being sought.
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Sessions Will Provide Information on AmeriCorps Grants
Thursday, October 09, 2003
KCCVS informational sessions will help applicants for AmeriCorps grants.
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More Patient Data Available to Medicaid Providers
Monday, October 06, 2003
Internet Technology Will Be Used
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Kentucky Reports First West Nile Death Of Year
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Total Human Cases Reach 11
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State agency to help fire, police departments make safe infant abandonment an option
Thursday, October 02, 2003
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Residents' Rights Week Oct. 5-11
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
2003 Theme Is Residents' Rights Around The Clock
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State’s top child support contracting officials honored
Monday, September 29, 2003
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Medicaid To Accept Non-Compliant Transactions After Oct. 16 Deadline
Friday, September 26, 2003
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Fayette families will celebrate adoptions
Friday, September 26, 2003
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Aging Services Recognizes Outstanding Programs
Friday, September 26, 2003
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Health Officials Urge Kentuckians To Get Flu Shots
Monday, September 22, 2003
Flu Shots Can Help Prevent Illness
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Passport Contract Approved
Friday, September 19, 2003
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Mental Health Conference Set For Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Thursday, September 18, 2003
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West Nile Virus Update
Thursday, September 18, 2003
Sixth Kentucky West Nile Case Reported
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New Timeframes Set For Qualified Income Trusts
Saturday, September 13, 2003
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DR. RICE C. LEACH RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ASTHO MCCORMACK AWARD
Saturday, September 13, 2003
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