Foundation for a Healthy KY

Addressing Kentuckians’ unmet health needs through policy, access to care, reducing disparities, promoting equity. Retweets do not equate to endorsements.

[HealthKET @HealthKET]

Don't miss a new episode of Kentucky Health tomorrow afternoon. Host Dr. Wayne Tuckson discusses health policy with Allison Adams, RN, MPA, president and CEO of @healthyky. Tune in Sunday at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.

[HealthKET @HealthKET]

Sunday on a new episode of Kentucky Health, Allison Adams, RN, MPA, the president and CEO of @healthyky, visits for an illuminating discussion on health policy. Tune in Feb. 2 at 1:30/12:30pm on @KET.

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Tomorrow, @KET presents a Special Report on aging and healthcare in Kentucky w/support from @healthyky and hosted by @ReneeKET. The program examines lack of access to preventive services, cost of medications, shortages of geriatric providers, and more. Tune in Monday at 8/7pm.

[HealthKET @HealthKET]

Monday, @KET presents a new Special Report on aging and healthcare in Kentucky w/support from @healthyky and hosted by @ReneeKET. The program examines lack of access to preventive services, cost of medications, shortages of geriatric providers, and more. Tune in Dec. 16 at 8/7pm.

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Allison Adam is succeeding Ben Chandler as the CEO+president of The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

Ahead of her new role, she sat down with @ladd_sarah to discuss her goals for the organization — and the state of health in the commonwealth.

MORE:

https://t.co/tH59vF6hNE

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

Kentucky's 5-year-survival rate for lung cancer is significantly lower than the national rate. This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth - help us spread the word about the importance of lung cancer screenings!

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

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://t.co/i7DeC7wcIO

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.
Type 2 diabetes is increasing in kids and teens in the United States. Communities need to make changes to help support the health of the children that live there. Learn more here: https://t.co/GTYR6yNRq9

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

Healthy employees tend to be more productive and take fewer sick days!

Employers- read about what you can do to boost the well-being of your workers:
https://t.co/f0q8LumvWH

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

This #NAHM2024 @MinorityHealth encourages everyone to Be a #SourceForBetterHealth for #AmericanIndian and #AlaskaNative communities. Access resources and learn how you can take action to help advance health equity for #AIAN communities: https://t.co/bbqHngkShh

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

#ElectionDay2024 #GoVote

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

When our public education system suffers, so do the opportunities for children to grow up healthy and successful.
Before the election, read more about Amendment 2 and why its bad for the health of Kentucky kids: https://t.co/a2BuWwQOnm
#VoteNO

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

Earlier this year, the funding period ended for grants we awarded to 6 schools to improve physical activity and nutrition for kids. Let's celebrate some of the successes from the programs!
Read about it here: https://t.co/jZrip87thL

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

We are excited to have recently won a Re-Wilding Award to create a garden full of native pollinator-friendly plants! As it grows, it will be something for Foundation staff and our (c) space tenants to enjoy when hard at work at the office! 😁🌺🌼🌻🌸🐝🌱🦋

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

The financial strain of a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. But when caught early on, it is generally less expensive to treat. This is just one reason why we need to improve access to affordable cancer screenings. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

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.
https://t.co/OsJsXUH2Ve

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

While we may not know exactly what the implementation would be- Amendment 2 would likely result in resources being drained away from our already underfunded public schools. Read why this is bad for the health of Kentucky kids: https://t.co/a2BuWwQOnm #VoteNo

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

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. Learn more about this issue and how one program is trying to make a difference. Register here: https://t.co/65FTSvUx5v

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

It's important this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to raise awareness of the disparities that exist for surviving the disease. We can help close these gaps and improve survival rates by reducing barriers to cancer screenings.
Read about what employers can do: https://t.co/f0q8LumvWH

[Foundation for a Healthy KY @healthyky]

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 her work to improve access to care in western Kentucky: https://t.co/zPWDQfBiXe