Lawrence County KY Health Department

04/02/2026

Lawrence County Health Department will be closed Friday, April 2, 2026 for Good Friday. Happy Easter!

03/24/2026

Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting cancer. Getting regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk for several types of cancer. Physical activity can help regulate hormones that contribute to the development of cancer and help keep the immune system healthy.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

03/24/2026

Diabetes Alert Day is a day set aside by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) to raise awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of knowing your risk. It encourages people to learn the symptoms of diabetes and understand their risk factors for developing the disease. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, this year it falls on Tuesday, March 24.
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Know Your Numbers and Know Your Risk!
Free A1C and glucose testing will be at our Community Health Fair at LC Community Center on Tuesday, April 14 from 10am to 1pm.

Someone you love could be at risk for diabetes and not even know it. That’s why this day matters—to help expand awareness, education, and resources that support early diabetes detection.

03/20/2026

Engaging with others can reduce cancer risks by fostering a supportive network that encourages healthy behaviors, promotes open communication about health concerns, provides motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle choices, and can facilitate early detection through sharing information about cancer screenings and family history.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

03/16/2026

Please join us for a Community Baby Shower!
We are excited to offer an IN-Person Community Baby Shower for Lawrence County, KY residents who are pregnant or have baby under 1 year old. You will learn about WIC, HANDS, Family Resource Centers, Car Seat Safety, Breastfeeding and much more for you and your baby! Blaine Family Resource and Youth Service Center along with Lawrence County Health Department and multiple community partners will bring you EDUCATION, GIVEAWAYS and DOOR PRIZES to help you build your nest.

This event will be held at Blaine Elementary School on Saturday April 11th at 11:00 am. Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

If you are a community partner and would like to join us to share your resources to families, please contact Ashley Wilks with LC Health Department at ashleye.wilks@ky.gov.

03/13/2026

Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help lower your risk of cancer. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

03/06/2026

Cancer screenings are important for early detection and prevention. Getting regular screenings can find certain types of cancers early, before symptoms develop and when treatment is likely to work best.For more information on cancer screening programs in Kentucky please visit:
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/Pages/default.aspx.
​Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

03/06/2026

Come see us Monday at 5:00 at the LC Extension office!

Join us this Monday at 5:00! Come learn about Nutrition Basics with Diabetes! Healthy meal and small gift included! You do not have to have diabetes to come. Getting together to learn health info is great for everyone!

03/02/2026

On February 18th, Public Health Advocacy Day brought together Local Health Department Directors and staff for a powerful day of collaboration and action. Across the state, these dedicated advocates met with Senators and Representatives to champion the importance of public health.

Their voices highlighted the critical need to advocate for support, funding, and policies that protect and improve the health of our communities. Together, they’re building a healthier future for all. Here’s a glimpse of the day’s impactful moments!