Lexington has two recipients of the 2025 Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award: Dr. Abeni El-Amin and Dr. Lindsey Jasinski. The award is given annually from the...
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Lexington’s first COVID-19 case. Through the end of the first five years, the city has had 136,893 COVID-19 cases and 885 deaths. Limited...
WIC participants can now make same-day appointments! Please call 859-288-2483 to make your appointment, and you are encouraged to call early to secure your spot. The appointment line opens...
Feb. 27, 2025: The Kentucky Department for Public Health is sharing information about a confirmed measles case in Franklin County. If you or someone in your family is not...
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department received word this afternoon that a skunk found in Lexington has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was discovered earlier this week by a...
The Lexington Community Health Improvement Partnership (Lex-CHIP) hosted a community celebration Feb. 12 to bring together community members to address key areas identified for improving public health in Lexington....
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department received word this afternoon that a skunk found in Lexington has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was discovered earlier this week by a...
It is time to nominate people for the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award. The award, now in its 22nd year, is for...
Our Environmental Health office is temporarily relocating during building renovations! Environmental Health will be closed Friday, Dec. 6, and starting Monday, Dec. 9, will be located at 1501 Whipple Court...
The following food safety tips will allow you to prepare, serve and enjoy a safe holiday meal: Click the image for a larger version! Wash hands – Wash hands for...
