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Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services

@CHFSKy

Serving families and children for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

 Frankfort, KY
chfs.ky.gov
Joined February 2014
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Are you a compassionate person who wants to help Louisville and other Kentucky communities thrive? If so, visit this resource to see all openings: kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/…
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The Kentucky Health Information Exchange’s goal is to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care for all Kentuckians to produce better health outcomes. As part of the Office of Inspector General, KHIE provides a well-rounded picture of every patient encounter. 1/2
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This system helps identify gaps, support decisions, reduce duplication, and improve outcomes. And using KHIE does not have any state-associated provider fees. Learn more: khie.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx 2/2
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​​Connecting Kentucky. Improving Healthcare.

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Are you a provider interested in helping adults with serious mental illness (SMI) live independently with Medicaid-funded supports, but have questions or need assistance? 1/2
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Sign up today for the monthly 1915(i) RISE Initiative Provider Office Hours at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 2. Registration link: ky-gov-cot.zoom.us/meeting/r… 2/2

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 1915i RISE Office Hours . After registering, you will...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 1915i RISE Office Hours . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Are you a Kentucky advocate, social worker, nurse, dietitian, or other person interested in diving into the topic of nutrition for senior Kentuckians? Our Kentucky Department for Aging & Independent Living is hosting the 2026 Virtual Senior Hunger Summit in November. 1/2
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Register today for this free event on this webpage: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c… 2/2
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Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious illness. The best protection is vaccination with the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Check your family's vaccination records and talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions. 1/2
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Let's work together to protect Our Healthy Kentucky Home. Learn more at chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/deh… 2/2
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Any crisis. Any time. For everyone. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available to Kentuckians 24/7. Call, text or chat if you or someone you know needs help from a trained crisis counselor.
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Are you looking for a World Series-class teammate to help your family connect with resources, benefits and assistance programs? You can rely on our kynectors. Call 855-4kynect (1-855-459-6328) or visit kynect.ky.gov
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Fun fact: Bats help manage pesty insects, play an important role in agriculture, and they're the only true flying mammal. They can eat 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, making our Kentucky backyards more pleasant! They also contribute to the ecosystem with their pollinating skills. 1/2
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But they can carry rabies and should be observed – never touched! If you think you were bitten or scratched by a bat, contact your local health department. 2/2
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Are you ready to start your journey toward helping young Kentuckians in need as a foster family? Visit: kyfaces.ky.gov/
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CHFS has job openings based in Lexington and several other Kentucky communities. If a job helping people reach their full potential is for you, visit this resource to see all openings: kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/…
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Here's an opportunity for Kentuckians to help reduce overdoses. When we properly dispose of prescription drugs, we keep them from people struggling with addiction, children or other vulnerable people. 1/2
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Find a prescription drug take back location near your Kentucky community with this web resource: dea.gov/takebackday 2/2
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Kentucky Dementia Friends is a statewide initiative that helps individuals learn about dementia, understand how it affects people and their families, and take practical actions to create more dementia-friendly communities. 1/2
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To learn more about joining a session, register on this webpage: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… 2/2
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Take steps to stop respiratory viruses from keeping you from fun autumn activities. Our Kentucky Department for Public Health helps you stay informed about trends, vaccine information and more for COVID-19, influenza and RSV. Visit this resource: coveryourcough.ky.gov/
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