Lawrence County KY Health Department

11/07/2025

Please consider donating! There is a critical need for all blood types 🅰️🅱️🆎🅾️
Make an appointment at:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

11/06/2025

In honor of November as Diabetes Awareness Month, please join us for our monthly Diabetes Support Group meeting on Monday, Nov 10 at 5pm at Lawrence County Extension Office for a presentation on Diabetes Basics. A light meal will be served and small prizes to those present. Please share invite others and join us as we learn together. All are welcome, you do not need to have diabetes to attend.

11/04/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition in which the body has trouble processing glucose (or sugar) from the bloodstream to use for energy. It means your body isn’t using insulin effectively, and it’s characterized by high blood sugar levels.
Learn more at the link below.
Also, come check out our Diabetes Basics class to be offered Monday, Nov 10 at 5pm at Lawrence Co Extension Office.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition in which the body has trouble processing glucose from the bloodstream to use for energy. Learn about type 2 and see the latest news.

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month in the United States.
This month is dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and its management.
We will host two presentations this month. Please join us on Monday, Nov 10 at 5pm at Lawrence County Extension Office for Diabetes Basics. All are welcome and you do not need to have Diabetes to attend. No registration needed.
Also, please join us on Thursday, Nov 20 at 12pm for Prediabetes Basics. Again, all are welcome. No registration needed. Learning about diabetes, how to manage it and how to prevent or delay it is great information for us all.
We hope to see you on the 10th and the 20th!

10/29/2025

Pink is more than a color; it's a symbol of hope, courage, and the fight against breast cancer!
We wear pink today to honor the fighters, remember those we've lost, and remind everyone to schedule their mammograms. Your health is your wealth—prioritize it!

Schedule your mammogram today by calling 606-638-7237 with a physician order. And ask about evening hours when scheduling!

10/27/2025

As October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month come to a close, we continue the message of the power of early detection, support and community. We honor survivors as an example of hope and strength. We encourage you to schedule your mammogram because early detection saves lives!🎀

10/23/2025

We will see you Monday!

Join us Monday, October 27 at 12:00 Noon for A Journey Through Motherhood, a time for moms and moms to be. Bring a friend/partner (if you want) and learn about breastfeeding, safe sleep, car seat safety and more while connecting with others on the same journey.

10/23/2025

During the 2025 federal government shutdown, Kentucky WIC participants should continue to use WIC services as normal until further notice. This includes continuing to use eWIC cards. WIC-approved stores are able to process purchases at this time. We encourage families to keep their WIC appointments and stay in contact with their local WIC clinics during the federal government shutdown.
For more information regarding the Kentucky WIC Program please visit: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/nsb/Pages/wic.aspx
For Information regarding SNAP benefits, please visit: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/default.aspx

10/21/2025

Join us Monday, October 27 at 12:00 Noon for A Journey Through Motherhood, a time for moms and moms to be. Bring a friend/partner (if you want) and learn about breastfeeding, safe sleep, car seat safety and more while connecting with others on the same journey.

10/20/2025

We are so thankful for and proud of our Director, Debbie Miller. She was so brave to share her story in recognition of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In her words, "My message to you – get screened. Get your mammogram! Do it today!"

"...IT'S TIME TO SHARE THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER -- FROM A PERSONAL VIEW." --Debbie Miller Hi, I’m Debbie Miller, Public Health Director for the Lawrence County Health Department and I am a breast cancer survivor. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and after much re...

10/07/2025