Building a Healthier You
Your individual health is part of our effort to improve public health. From the kitchen to the gym, we offer ways to build a healthier YOU.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Many people think good health comes as a result of exercise. That’s just part of it. Eating well (and eating the right foods) also plays a key role in good health. Our dietitians can help you learn how to find the path to better health in the kitchen through nutrition assessments, counseling, and education.
Working with a dietitian is included as part of many Health Department programs, although patients presenting a physician’s referral may receive special diet counseling by our dietitian.
Educational programs on nutrition are available to schools and community groups.
Individual counseling is available at the county health centers. For more information, call 859-363-2112.
Get Physical
The Health Department works with LiveWell NKY in its movement toward generating avenues for better health. LiveWell NKY is a movement of community-wide initiatives that promotes better health through initiatives such as the establishment of walking/running paths, yoga classes, exercise classes, Silver Sneaker classes for senior citizens, and other physical activity opportunities.
Other Ways to Build a Healthier You
Kick the Habit
Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of disase and premature death in the country. It damages almost every organ in the body. It’s the leading cause of lung cancer. It kills more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year.
The good news is, we offer a number of resources to help people quit — including confidential programs designed specifically for teens.
Beat Cancer
Cancer stinks. So the Health Department works with the Kentucky Women’s Cancer screening program to make sure that all Kentucky women have access to timely breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services.
If abnormalities are found during a screening, follow-up care—including additional screenings, biopsies and cancer treatment is available.
Snuff Out the Sniffles
Ah-choo. Cough, cough. Ugh! Every year, Covid, colds, and the flu hit us like a heavyweight champion. Wham! Our noses run, our bodies ache, and we become overwhelmed with a general feeling of blah.
The good news is, there’s help. By combining annual vaccines with some common sense and a few tips, we can get well and stay healthy.
