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Susan Adams, March 2018 Employee of the Month
Susan was awarded for securing donations of furniture, baby supplies and transportation for her needed clients.
April Tuggle, February 2018 Employee of the Month
April was awarded for assisting a 5 year old child, who had wondered miles from home, reunite with her mother.
52 Weeks to Health: Week 16, Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections
STIs/STDs A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection caused by bacteria or a virus. It is also known as a sexually transmitted infection. STDs are spread by oral, genital, or anal sex. Some examples of STDs are chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. HIV and viral hepatitis are the most common sexually transmitted infections. If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Make sure you have an open and honest conversation about your sexual history and STD testing with your doctor and ask whether you should […]
52 Weeks to Health: Week 15, Alcohol
Alcohol And Your Health Drinking too much can harm your health. Excessive alcohol use led to approximately 88,000 deaths and 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) each year in the United States from 2006 – 2010, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 30 years. Further, excessive drinking was responsible for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20-64 years. The economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption in 2010 were estimated at $249 billion, or $2.05 a drink. What is a “drink”? In the United States, a standard drink contains 0.6 ounces (14.0 grams […]
Epidemiology and Disease Control
Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. In short, it is trying to figure out why certain people are getting ill. At Lake Cumberland District Health Department(LCDHD), the Epidemiologist works to help prevent and control infectious diseases. The Epidemiologist investigates reportable diseases and outbreaks. There are certain diseases and viruses that due to their infectious nature and the risks they pose to others, are mandated under the Kentucky law to be reported to public health. Physicians and hospitals report these diseases to the health department. The Epidemiologist, […]
52 Weeks to Health: Week 14, Public Health Week
WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH? Your local health department’s mission, generally speaking, is to promote the public’s health. Public health professionals try to prevent problems from happening or recurring through implementing educational programs, recommending policies, promoting healthy lifestyles, assuring a safe environment and through the detection and control of infectious diseases. In contrast, clinical professionals like doctors and nurses, focus primarily on treating individuals after they become sick or injured. It is important to note that Kentucky is one of the unhealthiest states in our nation; but, a few healthy lifestyle choices could change this. First, eating normally proportioned helpings of […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is pleased to announce it has received a grant for $593,321 from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Rural Health Services Outreach Program to provide cardiovascular disease education and activities in Casey and Cumberland Counties. HRSA awards grants through a competitive application and review process. The target population for this project is congregation members of two churches located in Casey and Cumberland Counties as well as individuals in the surrounding community. Residents of these counties share many of the same health woes that come from unmet primary prevention healthcare needs. Kentucky residents have […]
52 Weeks to Health: Week 13, National Nutrition Month
NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH: America, Take the Test! During National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” by making small, healthy shifts in food choices when cooking at home. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making small changes to eating patterns to include healthier ingredients while cooking at home. Choosing a variety of healthful foods across and within all food groups helps reduce the risk of preventable, lifestyle-related chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. “Evidence shows that making dietary and lifestyle changes can prevent […]
52 Weeks to Health: Week 12, Diabetes Alert Day
DIABETES ALERT DAY: America, Take the Test! One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, so on March 27 the Lake Cumberland District Health Department encourages you to take a quick (and anonymous) one-minute test to find out if you’re one of them. By understanding your risk, you can take the necessary steps to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Why is American Diabetes Association Alert Day so important? An estimated 86 million American adults have prediabetes, which means they have blood glucose (sugar) that’s higher than normal. People with prediabetes are at risk […]