RURAL Heart and Lung Study - Kentucky Core

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Kentucky Core of the RURAL Heart & Lung Study! 🎄❤️ We hope today brings rest and connection for families and communities across Kentucky.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve to our Kentucky communities! We are grateful for the support, kindness, and connection we have shared throughout the year. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful day ✨

12/23/2025

This year, our KY Core Team wrapped up recruitment strong, completing hundreds of MEU exams and scheduling many more across Boyle and Garrard Counties. Thank you to our communities for making 2025 one to celebrate! 🎉🎁🎊

12/20/2025

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Start your journey today. Your future self will thank you!

12/16/2025

If you are between the ages of 25–64 and live in Boyle or Garrard County, you may be eligible to take part in the RURAL Heart & Lung Study. Participants receive free health screenings and results, transportation if needed, and compensation for their time.

📞 Call 1-888-787-2578 or visit theruralstudy.org to learn more or sign up.
📲 You can also scan the QR code in the graphic for more information.

Know someone who may be interested? Share this post with friends, family, or neighbors who live in Boyle or Garrard County!

12/10/2025

Our MEU staff is ready for a big spring ahead! We have over 200 appointment slots available for FREE heart & lung screenings. If you’re 25–64 and live in Boyle or Garrard County, you are eligible to participate. Sign up today by calling 1-888-787-2578 or tap “Volunteer to be a study participant!” at https://linktr.ee/ruralstudykentucky

12/05/2025

New to our page? Check out our introduction video to learn more about the RURAL Heart & Lung Study, and share with someone who you think may be interested in an opportunity to participate!

Call 1-888-787-2578 or tap “Volunteer to be a study participant!” at https://linktr.ee/ruralstudykentucky to sign up.

12/03/2025

We can't wait to be back in Danville this Saturday for Small Town Christmas! 🎁❄️🎄

We’re counting down the days, and the excitement is definitely in the air! ⭐️

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsor, Rogers Group/Caldwell Stone, for helping make this year’s celebration possible. We appreciate you! ❤️

🎁 Vendors Village will be fully stocked with holiday goodies, unique gifts, and festive fun. Supporting local!

🍔 Food trucks will be serving up warm, delicious treats to keep you cozy and satisfied all day long.

Grab your family, bundle up, and join us as we kick off the Christmas magic. Just 4 days to go! 🎅🌟

12/02/2025

📣 Recruitment Update 📣

We are getting closer to our recruitment goals thanks to your engagement! To meet our target numbers, we need 395 more MEU exams to be completed by Boyle Co. residents, and 254 more by Garrard Co. residents. Every exam brings us one step closer to healthier communities!

To sign up to participate, call 1-888-787-2578 or visit https://linktr.ee/ruralstudykentucky to fill out an interest form.

12/01/2025

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! 💉 Getting a flu shot is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community here in Kentucky. Stay healthy this season by making a plan to get vaccinated if you haven’t already!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we are celebrating the neighbors, volunteers, partners, and community members across Kentucky who make our work possible. Happy Thanksgiving from the Kentucky Core of the RURAL Heart & Lung Study! 🦃🧡

11/26/2025

Fat-soluble means your body stores these vitamins in fat and the liver for later use. 💙 Check out this simple chart that explains the roles of vitamins A, D, E, and K and the foods that contain them.