Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky

Do you know someone going above and beyond to improve the health of Kentuckians? We want to hear about them! We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 class of Healthy Kentucky Champions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ecneVHu4

Our Board Chair, Marianne Smith Edge, spoke at the Kentucky Agricultural Summit last week during a panel titled: "How Can We Create a Healthier Kentucky Through Agriculture." ???? ?? Access to healthy foods plays a huge role in health outcomes! Improving this access is just one of the ways we are working to prevent childhood obesity which can lead to a number of health issues throughout life.

Healthy employees tend to be more productive and take fewer sick days! Employers can help make sure their workers are taking care of their health! As the new year approaches, look at your internal policies and wellness programs. We've got resources that can help you boost employee well-being: https://lnkd.in/eD2Barrw

Living in Appalachian Kentucky makes a person more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and more likely to die from the disease compared to the rest of the state. Join us for this free webinar to hear about programs working to address these disparities in eastern Kentucky. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9Y2JSa

Did you miss our most recent Healthy Kentucky Quarterly? Don't worry, you can view it here: https://lnkd.in/eCzRunBC #newsletter

Earlier this year, the funding period ended for grants we awarded to 6 schools in Appalachian Kentucky to improve physical activity and nutrition for kids. They used the evidence-based Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) model. Let's celebrate some of the successes from the programs! ?? #schoolhealth Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eFx-RZCd

Did you miss the the 2024 Bost Forum: Finding Common Ground on Our Path to Better Health? The presentations are now available on-demand! Learn from national and local experts about how to more authentically engage our community members and find our common ground on the path towards a brighter future. https://lnkd.in/e34ZxEfE

Living in Appalachian Kentucky makes a person more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and more likely to die from the disease compared to the rest of the state. Don't miss out on this webinar and the chance to learn more about this issue and how one program is trying to make a difference. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9Y2JSa

Last week at the Bost Forum, we were honored to present the 2024 Gil Friedell Award to Suzanne Craig, the public health supervisor for the Green River District health department. ?? ?? Read about all her work to improve access to care in western Kentucky: https://lnkd.in/eUusMpEi

We had such a great turn out this morning for the 2024 Bost Forum: Finding Common Ground on Our Path to Better Health! Thank you to everyone who came and participated! And a big shoutout to the speakers who dedicated their time and energy into making it such a great event.