RURAL Heart and Lung Study - Kentucky Core

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.

11/25/2025

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💚💛 Wrapping up an incredible month, week, and day of celebrating Kentucky’s rural health champions, we are overflowing with gratitude!

As we look back on , we’re proud to continue celebrating our Kentucky Community Star, Ohio County Healthcare. 🌟 Their dedication and impact continue to shine, and we’re grateful for everything they do for rural Kentucky. Hear more about their story here: buzzsprout.com/2363500/episodes/18220450

👏 Thank you to every Kentucky hospital, clinic, EMS agency, association, and rural health partner who turned into something bigger than a single moment. Together, YOU transformed it into a MOVEMENT! The energy, the pride, and the are undeniable. 👏

Here’s to another year of partnership, progress, and elevating rural voices. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again in 2026! 💙

11/24/2025

Keeping our communities healthy starts with the basics 💙 Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are not stored in the body, so we need them regularly in our diets. Check out this simple breakdown of what they do, where to find them, and why they matter.

11/21/2025

Rural health is community health 👏🏻 Our Kentucky Core Team is proud to stand alongside so many dedicated partners at this year’s KRHA Conference!

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day! Explore ways to celebrate by going to https://powerofrural.org/ways-to-celebrate/.

11/19/2025

Looking for local healthcare or food support in Boyle or Garrard County? Check out our Community Resource Guide to connect with resources that can help you and your family stay healthy.

Save this post and share with neighbors, friends, and family so everyone knows where to find care and support!

11/17/2025

We had a blast at Saturday’s Christmas Bazaar 🎄☃️🎁 Thank you to the Women’s Ministry of Danville First Church of God for having us!

11/14/2025

Check out our Linktree for a one-stop shop on all things RURAL!
https://linktr.ee/ruralstudykentucky

Clicking the link above will allow you to…
☑️ Volunteer to be a study participant
☑️ Learn more on our website
☑️ Watch a tour of our Mobile Exam Unit (MEU)
☑️ Complete our Community Health Survey
☑️ Follow us on Instagram

We hope that our research findings will promote the health of rural communities.

11/12/2025

Now scheduling women AND men in Boyle & Garrard counties!

Residents between the ages of 25–64 are invited to participate in the RURAL Heart & Lung Study.
✅ Receive a FREE heart & lung health screening
✅ Transportation available
✅ Compensation for your time

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

We hope that our research findings will promote the health of rural communities.

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Teamwork makes the screenings work! Big thanks to our MEU staff for all that they are doing for Boyle & Garrard County residents 😊