October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to check your pumpkins for lump-kins. NKY Health helps assure all Ky. women have access to breast&cervical cancer screenings & diagnostic services. Learn about the services we offer specifically for women at nkyhealth.org/womenshealth.
October is National Safe Sleep Month. Safe Sleep steps have been determined to lower the risk of a baby dying from SIDS, which is why the American Association of Pediatrics created steps that are as easy to remember as A B C D.
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, which is an opportunity to address the disproportionate impact of HIV in Hispanic/Latinx communities, promote HIV testing, and stop HIV stigma. We offer free HIV testing. Learn more & check our calendar to see where we are at NKYHealth.org/HIVtesting.
October is the official start of Covid, Cold & Flu Season. The best way to fight off those vicious viruses is to get your vaccines as soon as they are available. Keep your guard up and grab a jab. Learn more at NKYHealth.org/vaccines.
Each year #FirePreventionWeek starts on 10/8, the day Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern & started the Great Chicago Fire. Fires can double in size in just seconds. The best way to know there’s a fire is w/smoke alarms, which can cut the odds of dying in a fire in half. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives
To make applying for WIC benefits easier, we our mobile unit is going to be at HealthPoint Family Practice Center in Covington, 1401 Madison Ave., TOMORROW 10/8, from 9am-1:30 pm. Families can be certified & leave with their WIC card and benefits THE SAME DAY! Learn more at nkyhealth.org/WICprogram.
October is Substance Use Prevention Month. The best way to reduce the harm of substance use is to not start. Prevention helps us get ahead of challenges, so that individuals, families, and communities can be healthy and thrive. Learn more about all you can do at nkyhealth.org/savealife.
October is the start of Covid, Cold & Flu Season. Each time you get Covid, you increase your risk of developing Long Covid, a chronic condition that sticks around like that annoying relative who came to visit and won't leave. Ask your doctor about a vaccine & avoid the misadventures of Long Covid.
Despite the government shutdown, Kentucky WIC participants should continue to use their eWIC cards to purchase WIC foods. WIC-approved stores will continue to process purchases. Participants are also encouraged to keep their WIC appointments and stay in contact with their local WIC clinics.
Today starts Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We help make sure that all Kentucky women have access to timely breast cancer screenings and diagnostic services, in some cases at no cost to the individual.
The end of September brings with it the end of National Suicide Prevention Month. But that doesn't mean the problem goes away. Or the solutions. You can call or text 9-8-8 24/7/365. There's always someone on the other end of the line willing to listen and share.
We've offered hepatitis C testing for a long time, but starting this week we also provide HepC TREATMENT for those who test positive. HepC is a liver infection that can cause serious liver damage, but is CURABLE! Learn more about HepC, testing and treatment options at nkyhealth.org/hepc.
TODAY is #SaveALife Day in which free naloxone is being given out in all 50 states. We're doing our part to help save lives by being at SEVEN locations throughout the day. Take a few minutes to swing by one of the sites, get free naloxone & be prepared for an overdose emergency. Don't wait. Go, go.
Our WIC on Wheels mobile unit will be at HealthPoint Family Practice Ctr in Florence, 7607 Dixie Highway, from 9am-1:30pm TOMORROW, Wed. 9/24, signing up people for WIC. Participants can be certified & leave with their WIC card and benefits THE SAME DAY!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All too often we say after the fact, "I never saw it coming," or "I should have seen the signs." We just don't know what to look for. If someone you love is struggling, look for these FACTS. Then call or text 9-8-8.
The thoughts of having HIV are terrifying. But the only way to know is to get tested. The good news is, you can now get tested in your own home with our free HIV self-test kits. KY residents form.typeform.com/to/EoMd7jdV... Others (English): bit.ly/takemehome_1 Others (Spanish) bit.ly/takemehome_ESP
Pardon our pride, but we just learned that we received our THIRD consecutive national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). It's a hard-earned stamp of approval that shows we're committed to keeping NKY safe and healthy. If you need us, we'll be over here celebrating. 😀 🍾
Sept. is Ntl Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from substance use disorder. Recovery is REAL. Just ask the people in this photo. If you are struggling but want to join them, or if you want to help someone else, learn what you can do at nkyhealth.org/savealife.
Time to kick off a healthier lifestyle and tackle quitting for good. For free resources, visit CDC.gov/quit. #CollegeFootballKickoff If you need support/assistance, please contact NKY Health's tobacco team: 859-341-4264
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. You can be a lifeline to someone who is struggling. Here are five proven steps you can take to make a difference. Or, call 988 and connect them with a trained crisis counselor.
Thursday, 9/25, is #SaveALife Day in which free naloxone is being given out in all 50 states. We're doing our part to help save lives by being at seven locations throughout the day. Take a few minutes to swing by one of the sites, get a free naloxone kit, and be prepared for an overdose emergency.
If you're headed to the Great Inland Seafood Festival this weekend, know that your catch is prepared in a safe and healthy environment. We inspect every food booth before they're allowed to open. It's a lot of work, but your health is our priority. Learn more at nkyhealth.org/foodinspectionslanding.
