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• Use precautions to prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss
  Monday, May 12, 2008
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Magoffin Health Department
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist in the construction of a new Magoffin County Health Department.
• First Lady Honors Volunteer Awards Winners
  Friday, May 09, 2008
• Help Youth Thrive in the Community
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Health and Family Services Deputy Secretary Steve Nunn and advocates from around the state today honored National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day during a news conference at Covington Holmes High School.
• FORMER LICENSED ADJUSTER GUILTY OF INSURANCE FRAUD
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Lexington man draws 60 days in jail, to repay more than $12,000 in restitution
• Kentucky AmeriCorps Members Promote Service during AmeriCorps Week
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
• First Steps to Update Data and Billing System
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced today that a contract has been awarded to reshape First Steps’ current form-based information and billing system to a real-time, Web-based data management, recordkeeping and claims processing system.
• Celebrate Older Americans Month
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  May is Older Americans Month, a time when the spotlight is on the nation’s aging population – a population that includes millions of baby boomers who are preparing to reach retirement age in 2011.
• Governor Beshear Proclaims May 4-10 Drinking Water Week
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed May 4-10 Drinking Water Week in Kentucky.
• Breast Cancer Survivors Honored at Annual Luncheon
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  First Lady Jane Beshear today welcomed approximately 1,000 breast cancer survivors from across the commonwealth to the 11th annual Celebration of Hope. The luncheon was held in the Garden of Silks tent on the Capitol grounds and concluded a weekend of Derby events.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Heather Johnson to serve as a member of the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• CHFS May Monthly Meetings
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  Open meetings for agencies within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for May.
• FAILURE TO DISCLOSE MEDICAL INFORMATION IS FRAUD
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  Bowling Green man faces felony charge after allegedly lying about his health
• Cabinet for Health and Family Services Actively Seeking Reinstatement of Oakwood as Medicaid Provider
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2008) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is aggressively pursuing recertification and federal funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Bluegrass Communities at Oakwood in Somerset.
• Pike County Fish Catch Mistaken for Fish Kill
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
  Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet inspectors investigating an April 25 citizen report of a 60-count fish kill on the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River in Pike County found the carcasses of approximately 30 filleted fish on the banks of Russell Fork.
• Kentucky Takes Steps to Fight Osteoporosis and Arthritis
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  In recognition of May as Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and Kentucky State University (KSU) are teaming up for an osteoporosis and arthritis event on May 7 at the Franklin County Extension Office. The event will feature coupons for ice cream, other refreshments and health education materials to celebrate the observance, which was officially proclaimed by Gov. Steve Beshear.
• May is National Physical Fitness Month
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  With summer around the corner, May is the perfect time for Kentuckians to adopt a more active lifestyle. As part of National Physical Fitness Month, Get Healthy Kentucky is encouraging all residents of the commonwealth to take the Governor’s Challenge to become more physically fit – an important step in maintaining good health.
• Reception Spotlights Child Abuse Prevention Efforts
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) sponsored a reception tonight to spotlight the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
• Kentucky National Guard, Emergency Management prepared to respond to earthquake
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Adjutant General Edward W. Tonini are confident in the state's ability to respond to seismic disaster.
• Kentucky gets a boost for its effort to save lives on the highways
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials have notified Gov. Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that the commonwealth will receive a $481,124 federal grant to encourage seat belt usage.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues April rulings
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners today issued a default order finding the respondent guilty of discrimination in the matter of Edward Elfalan v. Headliners – Louisville, LLC (formerly JP 4th Street Line, LLC) (d/b/a Red Cheetah Lounge) in Louisville, Ky.
• Join the Governor and KY Human Rights Commission for the signing of the Fair Housing Month Proclamation
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Governor Steven Beshear will sign the April is Fair Housing Month in Kentucky proclamation. The public is invited to this free event!
• Governor Beshear announces Daviess reclamation project
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  $1.6 million cleanup will alleviate health, safety and environmental hazards on 181 acres.
• Therapists Arrested For Medicaid Fraud Now Charged With Bribing a Witness
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that two Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been arrested for allegedly bribing a witness
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments to serve for terms expiring July 31, 2011.
• State Awards $520,947 Grant to Protect Corbin City Reservoir Watershed
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water has announced the award of a $520,947 grant to Third Rock environmental engineering consultants, based in Lexington, for improving water quality and preventing nonpoint source pollution in the Corbin City Reservoir watershed in Laurel County.
• $728,270 Grant Awarded to Protect Clarks River Watershed
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water has announced the award of a $728,270 grant to the Jackson Purchase Resource Conservation and Development Foundation for improving water quality and preventing nonpoint source pollution in the Upper East Fork of Clarks River in Calloway, Marshall and McCracken counties.
• Gov. Steve Beshear signs booster seat legislation
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed legislation aimed at improving safety for child passengers in Kentucky. Senate Bill 120 requires that children younger than 7 and between 40 and 50 inches tall be secured in a booster seat.
• WATER TREATMENT PLANTS RECEIVE STATE RECOGNITION
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Thirty-two water treatment plants in Kentucky have received awards from the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet in recognition of their demonstrated success in producing drinking water that consistently meets or exceeds state water quality standards.
• REPORT ADDRESSES WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS FROM PATHOGENS IN LITTLE RIVER
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  A draft report addressing water quality problems in the Little River related to pathogens is available for public comment through May 23.
• Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program Receives Grant to Help Medicare Recipients
  Tuesday, April 15, 2008
  Kentucky’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has been awarded additional funding by the federal government to help Medicare beneficiaries in Kentucky get more information about health care choices. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced it will give $702,460 to Kentucky’s SHIP program as part of the nearly $36 million being distributed to SHIPs during the most recent round of funding.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Optometrist Indictment
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a felony indictment against a Kentucky optometrist for Medicaid fraud.
• HIV/AIDS Youth Conference Set
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health’s (DPH) eighth annual African-American and Hispanic/Latino Youth Conference on HIV/AIDS is set for Saturday, April 26, at the University of Kentucky (UK) Student Center, 200 Avenue of Champions, Lexington. HIV/AIDS has disproportionately affected the African-American and Hispanic/Latino youth communities, accounting for a high percentage of the total diagnosed cases despite their relatively small populations in the United States. Statistics also show a disproportionate impact in Kentucky.
• Accessible Arts Workshops Offered in Frankfort and Lexington
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts have partnered to present workshops focusing on different accessibility issues in the arts and arts environments.
• April Recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month; Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect is the law
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the state agency responsible for child protective services is reminding Kentuckians that reporting suspected child abuse or neglect is the law. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) offers a statewide, toll-free hot line – 1-800 752-6200 – that citizens can call to make a report.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Encourages Kentuckians to Make Advance Health Care Wishes Known
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
• Flooding Creates Home Safety Concerns
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has issued home safety guidelines to aid Kentuckians left with water damage in their homes due to large amounts of water run-off and flooding throughout the state. One of the biggest public health concerns linked to water damage in the home is mold, fungi that can be found indoors and out. Molds grow best in warm, damp and humid conditions and spread by making spores.
• Supplement Recall Raises Concerns in Kentucky
  Wednesday, April 09, 2008
  Following a federal recall of two dietary supplements, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has issued a health advisory for consumers who may have ingested the products and could be at risk for illness.
• Governor Beshear Proclaims Public Health Week in Kentucky
  Wednesday, April 09, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear today proclaimed the week of April 21 Public Health Week in the state. The observation aims to draw attention to important public health issues and acknowledge the contribution public health has made to the people of the commonwealth.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Member to State Supported Living Council
  Tuesday, April 08, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Evelyn C. Tolliver to serve as a member of the State Supported Living Council.
• Gov. Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services
  Tuesday, April 08, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services to serve for terms expiring Sept. 19, 2011.
• Please slow down! My daddy works here!
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  A reminder for those driving through highway work zones this year: Be careful! That’s someone’s mom or dad working out there! National Work Zone Safety Week is being recognized throughout Kentucky, with a salute to those who keep our highways in good order and risk their lives doing it.
• COMMENT SOUGHT ON IMPAIRED WATERS LIST
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water is seeking comments on its draft 2008 list of impaired waters, as required by the Federal Clean Water Act, through May 7.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Indictments Of Three Kentucky Therapists
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that three Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been indicted for Medicaid fraud.
• CONSUMERS SHOULD GUARD FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
  Unsolicited caller asks central Kentucky woman for bank account data
• Open Meetings Schedule April 2008
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  Open meetings schedule for April 2008 for agencies within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
• Ensuring quality child care is a team effort
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
• Attorney General Announces Indictment of Former Kentucky Psychologist
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Warren County Grand Jury has returned a four-count felony indictment against a former Kentucky psychologist for Medicaid fraud.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky will receive a $1.36 million settlement from CVS Caremark Corporation for defrauding the state Medicaid program.
• Environmental Education Certification Program holds graduation ceremony
  Friday, March 14, 2008
• Take Part in American Diabetes Alert
  Friday, March 14, 2008
  Knowing if you’re at risk for diabetes is important for the prevention of one of Kentucky’s deadliest diseases. Yet many people don’t take time to learn if they are likely to develop diabetes. To address the burden of this disease, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are urging Kentuckians to evaluate their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by taking part in the annual American Diabetes Alert Day on March 25.
• Help Fight Breast Cancer
  Thursday, March 13, 2008
  In the rush to beat the tax season deadline, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) urges residents of the commonwealth not to forget an important option to help fight breast cancer. A tax check-off option allows taxpayers to designate all or a portion of individual state income tax refunds to the Kentucky Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund.
• License Plate Promotes Adoption Awareness; 900 commitments needed for fundraising effort
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is promoting the sale of specialized adoption awareness license plates. The license plates were designed by CHFS staff and For Jamie’s Sake, a nonprofit adoption advocacy group based in Ashland. At least 900 commitments are needed by Feb. 1, 2009, to start production.
• Help Your Community Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and the Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force are teaming up to address two of the most serious health concerns in the commonwealth – heart disease and stroke.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Member to Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services
  Friday, March 07, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed James Carroll Locke to serve as a member of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. He represents basic life support ambulance providers.
• Governor proclaims March Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Innovative programs honored at kick-off event
  Friday, March 07, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear proclaimed March Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the commonwealth at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda Feb. 28.
• Lactation Consultants Promote Breastfeeding Awareness
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008
  To promote the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies today has been set aside as International Board Certified Lactation (IBCLC) Day, sponsored by the International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA). The theme for this year’s observation is “Quality Breastfeeding Care: IBCLC in Action.”
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to State Supported Living Council
  Tuesday, March 04, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed the new members to the State Supported Living Council to serve for terms expiring July 14, 2010.
• Widespread Flu Activity Continues Across Kentucky
  Tuesday, March 04, 2008
  Kentucky’s influenza (flu) activity continues to be classified as “widespread” for the fifth consecutive week, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) announced today.
• Office for the Blind seeks public input
  Monday, March 03, 2008
• Governor Beshear and House Leaders Announce Agreement to Replace Eastern State Hospital
  Friday, February 29, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear and House leadership joined today to announce a plan to replace the 184-year-old Eastern State Hospital facility in Lexington.
• Health and Family Services March 2008 Open Meeting Schedule
  Friday, February 29, 2008
  The following meetings are scheduled for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in March.
• Prevent Colon Cancer – Get Screened
  Wednesday, February 27, 2008
  If you are 50 years old or older, it’s time to be screened for colon cancer. That’s the message the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is sending Kentuckians in March as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
• Kentucky Medicaid Receives Federal Approval for New Waiver
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  Kentucky's Medicaid program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to start a new waiver program to better serve individuals with acquired brain injuries in community settings.
• Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Study School Absenteeism
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), the Whitley County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are interested in learning more about the impact of recent illness-related school closings on the families and communities involved.
• Family preservation efforts keep families together; In-home services keep children out of foster care, help get parents assistance
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  A state program aimed at keeping children and families safely together helped keep hundreds of children out of foster care, according to a recent study. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced the evaluation study for the Department for Community Based Services’ Family Preservation Program (FPP).
• Attorney General Conway Announces $5.9 Million Settlement with Barr Pharmaceuticals
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the settlement of a multi-state civil law enforcement action against Barr Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit, joined by 33 other states and the District of Columbia, charged Barr Pharmaceuticals and Warner Chilcott with antitrust violations that have prevented generic versions of the prescription oral contraceptive Ovcon® from reaching the marketplace.
• Cabinet for Health and Family Services Names General Counsel
  Monday, February 25, 2008
  Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Janie Miller announced today that Kerry B. Harvey, an attorney from Benton, Ky., has been named as the cabinet’s general counsel.
• Department for Public Health Sponsors Essay Contest to Raise Awareness of HIV/AIDS
  Monday, February 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is sponsoring an essay contest challenging Kentucky teenagers to learn more about HIV/AIDS and the impact the disease has on their generation.
• Governor Appoints Members to Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed two new members to the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs to serve for terms expiring Dec. 20, 2011.
• Governor Appoints Member to State Board of Physical Therapy
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Virginia Johnson as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy. Johnson will represent citizens at-large.
• New Federal Report Provides Snapshot of Kentucky's Public Health Preparedness
  Thursday, February 21, 2008
  Kentucky's successes in the area of public health preparedness were highlighted in the first national report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlining effective measures developed since 2001 by all states.
• Kentucky Department for Public Health Responds to National Beef Recall
  Tuesday, February 19, 2008
  The Food Safety Branch – a part of the Department for Public Health’s Public Health Protection and Safety Division – has issued an advisory regarding the nationwide recall of beef.
• Meth lab cleanup orientation slated
  Friday, February 15, 2008
  Contractors certified to clean up methamphetamine (meth) labs will have an opportunity to receive important information concerning Kentucky’s new meth lab cleanup program during an orientation on Feb. 27 in Frankfort.
• Safe Infants Law allows safe surrender of newborns; Parents can leave baby with personnel at ‘safe places’
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  A state law that allows parents to safely surrender their newborns gives hope to men and women concerned about becoming parents. The Safe Infants Act became effective in April 2002 and allows parents or someone acting on their behalf to anonymously place infants they cannot care for at selected “safe places.”
• Osteopathic Scholarship
  Monday, February 11, 2008
  Osteopathy scholarships available to Kentucky students
• Insurance Teams To Visit Areas Affected By Storms
  Friday, February 08, 2008
  Office of Insurance employees to gauge company response, assist consumers
• Attorney General Conway Announces Settlement With Merck
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive more than $1.4 million as part of two separate global settlements totaling $649 million with Merck & Co., Inc. The settlements involve 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government. Merck is the manufacturer of the drugs Zocor, Vioxx, and Pepcid.
• Power Outages Create Food Safety Concerns
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has issued several food safety guidelines to aid Kentuckians left without electricity after a series of powerful storms and tornadoes swept through the state early Wednesday morning.
• State's Flu Activity Now Classified as Widespread
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  Kentucky’s influenza (flu) activity has been classified as “widespread,” the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) announced today.
• Department for Public Health Promotes National Black HIV/AIDS Day
  Wednesday, February 06, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) encourages Kentuckians to take part in National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7.
• ‘Diabetes Day at the Capitol’ Set for February 21
  Tuesday, February 05, 2008
  Kentucky’s diabetes experts, educators and advocates are taking their concerns to the Capitol to share information and encourage better prevention and awareness of one of the state’s biggest health concerns.
• Public Health Works to Improve Safety of Tanning Beds and Booths
  Monday, February 04, 2008
  With events like spring break and prom just a few months away, many young people start to prepare by hitting the tanning bed.
• February Open Meetings Schedule (Updated)
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  The open meetings schedule for agencies within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) for February 2008.
• Lieutenant Governor Mongiardo and First Lady Beshear Urge Kentuckians to stay Heart Healthy: Celebrating February as Heart Health Month
  Thursday, January 31, 2008
  In conjunction with the American Heart Association, Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo and First Lady Jane Beshear are joining together to address the issue of Cardiovascular Disease by recognizing National Heart Health Month and, tomorrow, February 1st, as “Go Red for Women’s Heart Health” Day. On this day, by wearing to work your favorite red shirt or tie, red dress “Go Red for Women” awareness pin or any red item you own, you will be helping to bring attention to the dangers and prevalence of heart disease.
• ‘Go Red’ for Kentucky Women
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is encouraging all Kentuckians to “Go Red” on Friday to show support for National Wear Red Day, an observance created to highlight the dangers of heart disease among women.
• Public invited to summit on racial disproportionality in child welfare system; Paducah meeting is part of 3-year-old study
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  McCracken County residents are invited to a community summit this week to discuss racial disproportionality in the child welfare system. “Race, Community and Child Welfare Initiative: Addressing the Issue in McCracken County,” is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Robert Cherry Civic Center, 2701 Park Ave., Paducah.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to the Board of Respiratory Care
  Tuesday, January 29, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Jeff W. Knight and James P. Bronson as members of the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care. Both shall serve for terms expiring October 31, 2010.
• Families Can Talk to Experts at Louisville Adoption Fair; Free event Jan. 27 features almost 20 agencies
  Thursday, January 24, 2008
  Families can learn more about adoption this month at the 2008 Louisville Adoption Fair. The free event is scheduled for 1- 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Holiday Inn Louisville-Downtown, 120 W. Broadway and is sponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), WLKY Wednesday’s Child and local adoption agencies.
• Radon Awareness Should Last Year-Round
  Thursday, January 24, 2008
  The Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ radon program and other agencies are urging Kentuckians to learn more about the dangers of radon, particularly in the home, during Radon Action Month in January.
• Public invited to summit on racial disproportionality in child welfare system; Louisville meeting is part of 3-year-old study
  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
  Jefferson County residents are invited to discuss racial disproportionality in the child welfare system at a summit this week. “Race, Community and Child Welfare Initiative: Addressing the Crisis in Jefferson County,” is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Metro United Way, 334 E. Broadway. The meeting is sponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) Department for Community Based Services (DCBS).
• National Birth Defects Prevention Network Calls Attention to Infections and Pregnancy
  Thursday, January 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Birth Surveillance Registry (KBSR) is joining the National Birth Defects Prevention Network to share the message that a mother’s health before, during and after pregnancy is an important foundation to having a healthy baby. “Preventing Infections in Pregnancy” is the theme of National Birth Defects Prevention Month during January 2008.
• Department for Community Based Services Commissioner Named; Patricia Wilson to Lead State’s Human Services Agency
  Monday, January 14, 2008
  Patricia R. Wilson has been named commissioner of the state’s human services agency. Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Janie Miller today announced that Wilson will lead the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), CHFS’ largest agency.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
  Saturday, January 12, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Todd Trumbore, Geoffrey Wilson, Theodore Godlaski, Patrick Whelan, and Kenneth Hemphill as members of the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to the Kentucky Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund Board
  Saturday, January 12, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Darla A. Bailey and reappointed Daniel L. Gripshover, as members of the Kentucky Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund Board.
• WATER CUSTOMERS CAN GET NOTICE OF BOIL ADVISORIES - PSC offers automated e-mail notification
  Friday, January 11, 2008
  Customers of a water distribution utility regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) now may sign up to be notified by e-mail whenever their water supplier issues a boil-water advisory as the result of a water main break or other problem.
• WOMEN & HORSES: Health & Happiness Seminar at the Kentucky Horse Park
  Thursday, January 10, 2008
  Impressive Line Up of Nationally Acclaimed Equestrian Speakers will Participate
• Number of Kentucky Youths Purchasing Tobacco Remains Low
  Thursday, January 10, 2008
  Kentucky vendors are making sure tobacco products aren’t falling into the hands of minors according to a recently released survey from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).
• Secretary Brown Appoints 2 to Department of Juvenile Justice
  Wednesday, January 09, 2008
  Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown today announced two appointments to the Department of Juvenile Justice. Ron Haws has been named Acting Commissioner for the Department, while Ann-Lynn Ellerkamp has been named Deputy Commissioner.
• Health and Family Services Cabinet Appointments Announced, Medicaid Commissioner and Inspector General Named
  Tuesday, January 08, 2008
  CHFS Secretary Janie Miller names Medicaid Commissioner and Inspector General.