Health

Unlock the Doors and Keep Us Healthy

Unlock the Doors and Keep Us Healthy

“Shared-use” agreements are one of the main childhood obesity policies that Kentucky Youth Advocates believes has traction in the state right now. Children with access to recreational facilities close to home have shown to be more physically active and have lower obesity rates than those without access. A “shared use” policy can be a formal agreement between two entities, typically a school and another agency such as a city government or a YMCA, to share [...]

By Lacey McNary|2014-06-23T13:00:20-04:00June 23rd, 2014|Blog, Education, Health|

Foot Traffic Ahead, New Report Ranks 30 Metros According to Walkability

Foot Traffic Ahead, New Report Ranks 30 Metros According to Walkability

Across the country, U.S. metros are racing to dominate the walkable urban places (WalkUPs) market. The new report, Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America's Largest Metros, conducted by LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors, a coalition of Smart Growth America, in conjunction with The George Washington University’s Center for Real Estate & Urban Analysis, identifies each metro’s WalkUPs and ranks the top 30 U.S. metropolitan areas based on their current and future [...]

By Greta Aschbacher|2026-04-16T15:10:37-04:00June 18th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|

Ask Governor Beshear to Re-open CCAP Enrollment in July

Ask Governor Beshear to Re-open CCAP Enrollment in July

Recently, Governor Beshear said that he might delay restoring child care assistance until August or even later. The legislature approved funding to restore assistance beginning July 1. That means the freeze on applications was supposed to be lifted and eligibility increased in the upcoming fiscal year, which begins in about two weeks. The governor said state revenues are below expectations, but a cabinet spokesperson said that the shortfall should not impact child care payments. Please contact the [...]

By Patricia Tennen|2014-06-17T11:24:06-04:00June 17th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Education, Health|

The Facts Keep Coming: Early Childhood Education Needs to be a Priority

The Facts Keep Coming: Early Childhood Education Needs to be a Priority

Research continues to show long-lasting positive impacts, like increased educational attainment, higher earnings potential and reductions in crime, for children who receive high quality early childhood education. A recently released study further builds the case for quality early learning opportunities for all children. The Abecedarian Project, a long term study on health and early education, found that people who participated in an early education program which included education, meals, and medical care such as screenings and check-ups had better health outcomes thirty years later in life than those who did not participate in the program. [...]

By Shannon Moody|2014-06-12T14:29:55-04:00June 12th, 2014|Blog, Education, Health|

Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Annual Meeting

Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Annual Meeting

We need your input at the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition’s annual meeting. Join us on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. eastern time. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Training Room at 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223.  We will focus on developing KOHC’s policy agenda for the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly and discuss the next chapter of KOHC including its organizational structure. A detailed agenda will follow. Lunch will [...]

By Mahak Kalra|2014-06-11T09:48:30-04:00June 11th, 2014|Blog, Health|

Quick Action Needed for Children’s Health in Kentucky!

Quick Action Needed for Children’s Health in Kentucky!

Childhood obesity is an issue in Kentucky – we are currently in the top 5 states in obesity rates. You have an exciting opportunity to influence a state level plan to improve this indicator of health. Please take a moment to add your voice in this quick turnaround opportunity in include health issues in the KY Transportation long range plan. The public comment period is open until June 23. 2014. The website is: http://transportation.ky.gov/yourturn/Pages/yourturn.aspx. Here is a [...]

By Lacey McNary|2014-06-05T09:25:31-04:00June 5th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|

Youth Voices on Smoke-free Workplaces

Youth Voices on Smoke-free Workplaces

Youth bring powerful perspectives to issues facing Kentucky, especially ones that impact them. While adults can sometimes get caught up in politics or other competing interests, youth can often see an issue with more clarity. At a conference recently, I saw a video produced by the Monroe County Youth Prevention Council on secondhand smoke. The research shows us that secondhand smoke has serious health consequences for people exposed to it, especially pregnant women and children [...]

By Tara Grieshop-Goodwin|2014-06-05T09:16:22-04:00June 5th, 2014|Blog, Health|

Healthy Eating through the Summer

Healthy Eating through the Summer

Hamburgers, ice cream, hot dogs... summer is packed with kids' favorite foods. Whether they are at summer camp, the ballpark, or a family cookout, kids will be surrounded by these delicious, yet not so healthy, foods. So how can you ensure that the kids in your life are eating a healthy diet this summer? Below are some nutrition tips for summer from the US Department of Agriculture. You can view these tips and more on [...]

By Greta Aschbacher|2014-06-04T14:55:01-04:00June 4th, 2014|Blog, Health|

The 2020 Vision: Achieving Oral Health Equity for All

The 2020 Vision: Achieving Oral Health Equity for All

Guest blog by Elizabeth Roney The DentaQuest Foundation held a south/southeast regional oral health convening in Nashville from May 21st through the 23rd. Professionals ranging from dentists to advocates from 13 southern states connected to create a regional network, discuss how to build an oral health movement and work together to align goals with the Oral Health 2020 vision. Nashville’s laid-back feel and the unconventional meeting facilitation methods allowed a student, like myself, to confidently [...]

By admin|2014-06-03T09:32:06-04:00June 3rd, 2014|Blog, Health|

Spread the word – Open enrollment for traditional Medicaid through June 18

Spread the word – Open enrollment for traditional Medicaid through June 18

Open enrollment for traditional Medicaid (not Medicaid expansion) is occurring now through June 18. If you and/or your children have traditional Medicaid health insurance or KCHIP, you can change Medicaid managed care plans during this open enrollment period. If you work with Medicaid members, please let them know about this open enrollment period. Members do not have to switch plans if they don't want to. Open enrollment applies to all regions of the state except Region [...]

By Andrea Bennett|2014-05-27T09:00:07-04:00May 27th, 2014|Blog, Health|