Diabetes Education Classes
Diabetes Education Classes Join us for a free online 4-week series to learn the latest information on managing diabetes, including healthy eating, developing an active lifestyle, taking medications and reducing health risks. Call 859-498-3808, ext. 2448 to sign up and get more info.
Recall On WIC Formula
Recall On WIC Formula We have been advised of a voluntary recall of Similac standard infant formulas as well as Alimentum and Elecare. Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic […]
Ready to Start a Family? HANDS can help!
Ready to Start a Family? HANDS can help! The HANDS Program Montgomery County Health Dept. is now offering an online survey to join the program! H.A.N.D.S is a voluntary researched-based education program for parents that are interested in learning about their child’s brain, motor, social and emotional development, and so much more. H.A.N.D.S offers: Support for your […]
CDC Covid-19 Quarantine Calculator
CDC Covid-19 Quarantine Calculator The CDC has a quarantine and isolation calculator available for those who test positive or have had contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This calculator can be accessed by going to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus /2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html# This tool can be helpful to use to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Dates given by […]
Network of Care Website Launched
Network of Care Website Launched Montgomery County Healthy Communities Coalition partners have launched an online portal to provide key health information and resources in an easy-to-read format. Click here to access the Network of Care website. The Network of Care site presents the most up-to-date health data at your fingertips. Community members and stakeholders now have free access […]
Water Recreation Guidelines Issued for Summer Season
Water Recreation Guidelines Issued for Summer Season With summer approaching, The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) offer these safety tips to help Kentuckians enjoy the many rivers, lakes and creeks in which to boat, fish, swim, canoe or otherwise enjoy our abundant water resources. Despite many water […]
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Small Turtles
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Small Turtles In the four outbreaks, a total of 133 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 26 states between January 2015 and April 2016. Since 2015, CDC, multiple states, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), […]
Fight The Bite
Fight The Bite The Kentucky Department for Public Health has strengthened its response efforts to Fight the Bite against Zika virus. With the Memorial Day holiday signaling the start of summer and vacation season for Kentuckians, the Kentucky Department for Public Health has strengthened its response efforts to Fight the Bite against Zika virus to […]
Leave Raccoons Alone
Leave Raccoons Alone Leave raccoons alone as the funny acting wildlife is not a public health issue. Kentucky is fortunate to have abundant wildlife populations and has a very large population of raccoons. Unfortunately, raccoons are the reservoir specie for Canine Distemper Virus which causes a mild to moderate encephalitis which leads to them act […]
Summer Brings Insects and Bats
Summer Brings Insects and Bats Do not attempt to touch or handle any bat. Warm summer weather is here and so are insects and bats. It is important to remember that it is not acceptable for bats to be roosting in residences or public buildings. Bats are very good at getting in small cracks and […]
