Kentucky Primary Care Association

11/27/2025

From all of us at KPCA, Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the community health centers that care for Kentucky’s families every day, and for the partners who support this work. May your holiday be filled with warmth and gratitude.

11/26/2025

Kudos to Marianna Sova and the Blount Rural Health Center team on this well-deserved recognition. Marianna’s leadership and commitment to Todd County make a real difference and exemplify the powerful impact Community Health Workers can have.

11/25/2025

We’re excited to share that KPCA’s own Ashley Stanley has been elected to the Kentucky Rural Health Association Board of Directors! 🎉

Ashley brings expertise in member services, education and training programming, and marketing. She’s proud to represent KPCA’s membership of Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics and to strengthen our long-standing partnership with KRHA to expand access to care in Kentucky’s rural communities.

Please help us congratulate Ashley Stanley!

11/19/2025

One Cross Health Clinic will offer free mammograms for all women ages 40 and up on
Wednesday, November 26 from 9AM–4PM.

Take a moment for your health — it can make all the difference.
You are loved.
You are needed.
Your health is worth protecting.
Call (270) 789-0034 for more information.

11/19/2025

As we continue celebrating National Rural Health Day, we are highlighting innovative pharmacy work that is strengthening chronic care management across Kentucky.

Today we are featuring PrimaryPlus and its expanded pharmacy programs that support patients living with chronic conditions. In many rural communities, pharmacists are trusted partners who do far more than fill prescriptions. They build relationships, guide patients through complex conditions, and help improve long term outcomes.

PrimaryPlus has launched new Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring services that allow pharmacists to coordinate care, support access to needed medications, and monitor vital signs in real time using digital health tools. This provides proactive care between visits and reduces avoidable hospitalizations.

These programs support patients managing diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, COPD, and other chronic conditions. By combining clinical expertise with ongoing follow up, PrimaryPlus is helping patients stay healthier and more connected to their care team.

Thank you PrimaryPlus for leading pharmacy innovation in rural Kentucky.

11/19/2025

As we continue our countdown to National Rural Health Day, today we are highlighting an important partnership expanding access to specialty care in Eastern Kentucky.

Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky and UK HealthCare have teamed up to bring advanced mammography and breast biopsy services directly into a trusted local primary care setting. This collaboration reduces travel, shortens diagnosis times, and ensures that patients receive high quality screenings close to home.

At PCCEK’s Hazard location, patients now have access to state of the art breast imaging that is interpreted by UK HealthCare radiology specialists, offering the same level of expertise available in Lexington. In office breast biopsies also support timely follow up and continuity of care.

By combining local access with academic level interpretation and referral pathways, this model strengthens early detection and improves equitable access for rural communities.

Thank you PCCEK and UK HealthCare for expanding specialty care where it is needed most.

11/18/2025

As we continue celebrating National Rural Health Day, we are highlighting innovative work happening across Kentucky to support families and strengthen community networks.

Today we are featuring KentuckyCare and its powerful Situation Table model, which brings healthcare, social services, housing providers, and law enforcement partners together each week to identify and support individuals and families facing the highest levels of risk.

By coordinating early intervention, the Situation Table helps agencies act before crises escalate. This approach bridges service gaps, reduces emergency calls, and connects vulnerable community members to timely care and support. It has also strengthened trust and collaboration among local partners.

KentuckyCare is helping create safer, more connected, and more resilient rural communities through teamwork and early action.

Thank you KentuckyCare for leading collaborative solutions in rural health.

11/18/2025

💚 Rural Health Spotlight 💚
As we continue our countdown to National Rural Health Day, we are lifting up the incredible maternal health work happening across Kentucky.

Today we are celebrating MCHC (Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation) and its community based Doula Program, which is strengthening support for expectant parents in Eastern Kentucky.

MCHC connects families with trained doulas who offer continuous, culturally responsive support before, during, and after delivery. These doulas help parents prepare birth plans, recognize warning signs, navigate appointments, and connect to wraparound services such as lactation support, behavioral health, WIC, and home visiting.

The impact is powerful. Families experience smoother coordination between clinic, hospital, and home, along with improved outcomes and stronger engagement throughout the pregnancy journey. Doulas help reduce travel barriers and make maternal care feel local, personal, and trustworthy.

By training and employing community based doulas, MCHC is building a sustainable workforce pipeline and keeping maternal health expertise rooted where it is needed most.

💙 Maternal care is stronger when it is close to home. Thank you MCHC for supporting families across Eastern Kentucky.

11/17/2025

✨ Rural Health Spotlight ✨
As we count down to National Rural Health Day, we are highlighting the incredible work of Kentucky providers who bring quality care directly into rural communities.

Today we are celebrating Grace Health and its community focused dental outreach program, which delivers preventive oral healthcare to children and families across Eastern Kentucky.

Grace Health’s dental teams travel into schools, community events, and local clinics to provide cleanings, sealants, screenings, education, and oral health assessments for families who may otherwise face access or transportation challenges.

One of the most impactful pieces of this work is the school based dental initiative. Students receive on site dental visits and education during the school day, helping them build lifelong healthy habits while staying connected to full service clinics or specialty providers if follow up care is needed.

In rural communities where the nearest dental provider may be many miles away, Grace Health brings care closer to home for children, adults, and families across the region.

💙 Join us all week as we continue to celebrate the people and programs that strengthen rural health in Kentucky.

11/17/2025

✨ Celebrating the Power of Rural ✨
Join us as we honor the people and partnerships that keep rural Kentucky healthy and strong.

From Pikeville to Paducah, rural providers remain the heartbeat of our health system. Their commitment, compassion, and service make a lasting difference in every community they touch.

📅 National Rural Health Day
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Save the date and help us uplift the incredible work happening across Kentucky.

This week, KPCA is celebrating the resilience and dedication of our rural health centers and providers. From mobile care units to pharmacy led programs and collaborative networks, we are proud to spotlight the innovative work that keeps care close to home.

Thank you to all who support rural health in Kentucky. Your work fuels healthier futures for families across our state.

11/14/2025

How can your clinic better engage patients in treatment while meeting their immediate needs?
It starts with understanding the social factors that impact health and connecting patients to the resources that matter most.

Watch our Care Coordination video to learn practical strategies for addressing social drivers of health and improving care through strong community partnerships. Then, connect with peers through our Behavioral Health and MOUD Provider Champion Roundtables to share best practices and strengthen collaboration.

Explore the full KY Care Kit video series on the KPCA YouTube channel.

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11/13/2025

Free Breast Cancer Screenings in Lexington

Free screenings happening at HealthFirst Bluegrass on Southland Drive today from 9 AM to 4 PM. The mobile mammogram unit is open to everyone, and walk ins are welcome.

Call (859) 288 2425 to schedule an appointment.
Giveaways and community resources will also be available on site.

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