Laurel County Health Department

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Diabetic Eye Disease is a serious condition and can cause vision loss or even blindness.

We encourage you to learn more about Diabetic Eye Disease and how you can stay on track with keeping your eyes healthy if you have diabetes: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

11/06/2025

Recommendations for car seat and booster seats!

Car seats and booster seats provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1

11/06/2025

The FDA has recently issued warnings to companies offering compounded medications with false or misleading claims that their medications are FDA-approved and equivalent in safety to approved drugs like Ozempic.

11/05/2025

November is National Diabetes Month! Take steps to manage diabetes and prevent diabetes health problems with tips from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-diabetes-month

11/04/2025

Encourage your kids to eat the rainbow of colors in fruits and vegetables. Read Kindercare's blog post for more information.

What are the benefits of eating the rainbow of fruits and vegetables? Vitamins and minerals, plus so much more! Here’s a healthy and creative snack idea to help.

11/04/2025

We are just a couple of days away from our November diabetes education series. You can still sign up by emailing diabeteshealthyliving2021@gmail.com.

We will not have a December class series so if you want to attend this is your last chance before the holidays. We will start back with our monthly series in January.

11/04/2025

📣 Call for Abstracts!
The Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA) is now accepting abstracts for the 2026 KPHA Annual Conference!
This is your opportunity to share your work, research, and innovative ideas that advance public health in Kentucky.

✅ Submit your abstract today and join us in shaping the conversation on improving community health across the state.
📅 Deadline: December 5, 2025
🔗 Submit here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KPHACallForAnnualConferenceAbstracts

11/03/2025

Our partners at Cumberland River Regional Prevention Center are hiring a Prevention Specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following:Utilize SAMSHA’s Strategic Framework: Needs Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Sustainability and Cultural Competence. Develop capability within the community to formulate and implement effective pre...

11/03/2025

Please read this SNAP and WIC update from Oct. 30, 2025.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:

Department for Community Based Services Call Center at 1-855-306-8959

Kentucky WIC Help Desk at 1-877-597-0367

10/31/2025

Snack smart to stay energized! https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/snacks