The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department received word this afternoon that a skunk found in Lexington has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was captured earlier this week by Lexington-Fayette...
UPDATED MAY 20, 2024: The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has declared pertussis, or whooping cough, in outbreak status after nine total cases have been confirmed since late April, including...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL KENTUCKY PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Pertussis, or whooping cough, is spreading throughout Lexington schools, and all central Kentucky caregivers should be on the lookout for signs and symptoms...
A case of pertussis, or whooping cough, has been confirmed at Lafayette High School, marking the city’s fourth, since late April. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is investigating to...
A case of pertussis, or whooping cough, has been confirmed at Bryan Station High School, marking the school’s second case and the city’s third, since late April. The Lexington-Fayette...
Two confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been confirmed in Lexington schools: one at Bryan Station High School and one at Lexington Catholic High School. The Lexington-Fayette...
Calling all community members – your voice matters! The Lexington Community Health Improvement Partnership (Lex-CHIP) needs your valuable insights to shape the future of our community. Take a moment...
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health has selected Vivian Lasley-Bibbs as the 2024 Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero award winner. Lasley-Bibbs died Dec. 11, 2023,...
Almost 14% of all Kentuckians have diabetes and 34% have prediabetes, making the state the 8th highest in the country for diabetes prevalence. Learn how to prevent or manage...
Save the date, Lexington! We’ll be giving free flu shots 3-6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Road. Additional details, including how to register online,...