The Lake Cumberland District Health Department serves the public health needs of our ten county district. You may call us at (800) 928-4416.
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It is Diabetes Awareness Month! Check out what people say about our diabetes education sessions! We have them in every county in the district, so check our Events section here on Facebook to see what we have scheduled.
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth
If you or someone you love is living with HIV and would like to learn more about the services we provide, contact us: 📞 1-800-928-4416 ask to speak with a Ryan White Care Coordinator
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Green County! Join us at the Green County Health Department for our in-person session on Diabetes Basics & Nutrition. To get registered, call 800-928-4416 Option 4 or visit us online at bit.ly/3t0I7rY
New baby, new questions—and that’s completely normal. 💜 Kentucky HANDS is here to support parents with information, encouragement, and resources during pregnancy and baby’s early months. Contact your local health department to learn more!
Kentucky ranks 2nd highest in the nation for adult smoking rates in 2026, trailing only West Virginia. Kentucky ranks #1 for new lung cancer cases, with an incidence rate of 84.1 per 100,000 residents (compared to the national average of 52.8). Ready to quit? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Taking care of your mental health can start with small steps. 💜 Move your body, get enough sleep, practice mindfulness, focus on gratitude, and reach out when you need support. Your mental health matters every day.
#MentalHealthMatters
Your body starts healing sooner than you might think after your last cigarette. 🚭 The benefits of quitting build over time. Ready to take the next step? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW(784-8669) for free support and resources to help you quit.
The McCreary County Health Department had a blast at the Spooktacular on Main Street in downtown Whitley City! 🎃👻 The trick-or-treaters looked fantastic in their costumes. Our staff enjoyed seeing so many families out for the fun. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us! 🍬
Only two more days until our online Zoom series begins! You must pre-register to receive the Zoom meeting links, so head on over to bit.ly/3t0I7rY or give us a call at 800-928-4416 Option 4 to get registered.
Hunting season is part of life for many families across southern Kentucky. 🦌🍂 Take a few extra seconds to put safety first.
Know your target, wear hunter orange when required, handle firearms carefully, and let someone know where you’ll be. Stay safe and enjoy the season!
November is National Diabetes Month, dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and promoting action to prevent or manage diabetes. Wonder if you might be at risk? Take the Prediabetes Risk Test to find out. cdc.gov/prediabetes/risktest…
Attention, fellow sleep enthusiasts: your favorite holiday has arrived. 😴⏰ Set those clocks back one hour and enjoy the one time each year when procrastinating until tomorrow actually gives you more time.
The costumes are cute, the candy is sweet, and safety is the best treat! 🎃🍬
Check candy before eating, make sure costumes fit properly, help children stay visible, and keep little trick-or-treaters close and on the sidewalk. Here’s to a happy, spooky, and safe Halloween! 👻
Keep it bare. Keep it safe. Keep it simple. 💜
A baby’s sleep space should be free of pillows, blankets, toys, and stuffed animals. A clear crib helps create a safer place for every nap and every night.
#ClearTheCrib #SafeSleep
