Poll: majority of Kentucky voters think DEI programs should be left up to organizations
New poll results shed light on how Kentucky voters feel about the topic of decisions around DEI programs
Ben Chandler appointed to Council on Foundations Board of Directors
Ben Chandler, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky president and CEO, has been appointed to the Council on Foundations’ 2024 Board of Directors.
Supporting Resiliency to Shape a Healthier Future
Since 2013, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has been developing and funding projects in schools across the commonwealth focused on preventing and mitigating ACEs.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky welcomes two new Board Members
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is launching into the new year with two additions to its Board of Directors.
Nonprofits launching projects to help Kentuckians live FREE from addiction
Eleven nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive funding from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s Funding for Recovery Equity and Expansion (FREE) Program.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Gives Top Honor to CEO of Pikeville Medical Center for Expanding Care in Eastern Kentucky
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has named Donovan Blackburn, CEO of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), its 2023 Gil Friedell Memorial Health Policy Award winner for helping change the landscape of healthcare in eastern Kentucky.
Fighting for a Healthier Future: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Recognizes 14 Healthy Kentucky Champions
This year’s recipients have been recognized for their work to address inequities in a variety of areas including mental, behavioral, and physical health, food insecurity, and support for rural and underserved communities.
New program aims to help Kentuckians live FREE from addiction
The grant program is a partnership between the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Op-Ed: Senior Health Rankings place Kentucky 48th, bringing to light need for improved access to health care
Having access to quality health care is crucial for a person’s well-being. But it’s a complex issue that goes much deeper than having health insurance, and that’s reflected in the results of a recently released national study.
Understanding All-Payer Claims Databases: Unlocking Insights into Health Care
Kentucky is not known for being one of the country’s healthier states. When you look at the rate of adults with multiple chronic conditions- we have some of the worst statistics in the country. It’s a similar story for the rate of premature deaths. In order to tackle health issues in our state, we need thorough data.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky supports effort to explore treatment options for opioid use disorder
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) knows that addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) is closely connected to improving the health of our state. That is why FHKY applauds the move by Bryan Hubbard and the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to investigate new therapeutic treatment options for those affected by OUD.
Cancer in Kentucky- screenings matter
Kentucky has the worst cancer mortality rate in the country. There are a number of factors contributing to this and a lot of work is needed to improve the situation. One way to reduce Kentucky's cancer burden and save lives is to increase the proportion of adults who receive appropriate cancer screenings.
“Raise Your Guard, Kentucky” urges Kentuckians to boost health, combat effects of COVID-19 pandemic
Raise Your Guard, Kentucky encourages Kentuckians to adopt small steps to live healthier and combat chronic conditions.
Heart disease and African Americans
Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the U.S. Historically, Black Americans are more susceptible to dying from the condition. Health disparities are the result of a variety of factors, such as having access to health care.
New Board members, leadership takes helm at Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
The new year brings new members and leadership slate to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for establishment and oversight of Healthy Kentucky’s financial, program, and policy activities.
Healthy Kentucky sharpens focus with 2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Board of Directors approved a new, five-year strategic plan that will launch on January 1, 2023. Following an 18-month strategic planning process that included external and internal interviews, surveys, data, research and other inputs, Healthy Kentucky will narrow its focus areas to Access to Health Care and Children's Health.
Health challenges facing American Indians and Alaskan Natives
This November, in honor of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is raising awareness of the health challenges and disparities the AI/AN population faces. American Indians and Alaska Natives often have more health issues and severe complications when compared with other Americans.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky recognizes Denise Hall as Gil Friedell Award Winner for her decades-long support of youth health
$5,000 grant in Hall’s honor will go to Trimble CARES Coalition.