We can all agree that health equity is a worthy cause. When one compares a Kentucky County map highlighting poverty to one highlighting poor health status, it is obvious that significant health disparities exist in the poorest parts of our state when compared to the wealthiest. While we all desire for the health status of every Kentucky County to improve, we should also just as adamantly want to see the gap of health disparity close when comparing the wealthiest to the poorest areas of the state. Download the remainder of the article here: Challenges Facing Appalachian Local Health Departments.