Clinics, Programs, & Events
5K Run and 1 mile Walk
April 24, 2010, 9 a.m.
Perry Co. Park
Mobile Mammography Unit
The Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Wolfe County Health Center on the following dates:
- December 29, 2008
- March 23, 2009
- June 22, 2009
- September 28, 2009.
For more information please call the Health Center at
606-668-3185.
Flumist - FREE Flu Vaccine
The following County Health Departments, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe will be giving FREE flu vaccine to all school age children for the upcoming 2008 – 09 flu season. This vaccine is given by a mist sprayed in the nose called Flumist. This is not an injection. Permission forms and information regarding Flumist will be sent home by the school system and school nurse in the next few days. In order for your child to receive this vaccine, the consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Last year flu cases among school age children were on the rise resulting in school closures throughout our area. We strongly encourage this vaccine for each child that is medically eligible. Please review the information being sent to you regarding the Flumist vaccine. After signing the consent, simply return it to the school. We hope to be able to offer the vaccine at your childs school the month of October.
Breastfeeding Classes
- Knott County: 3rd Monday each month at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Lee County: 1st Wednesday each month at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Leslie County: 2nd Wednesday each month at 1:00 p.m.
- Letcher County: 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Owsley County: 4th Tuesday each month at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Perry County: 4th Wednesday each month at 1:00 p.m. &
Breastfeeding Basics for Teens - 2nd Monday each month at 4:00p.m.
- Wolfe County: 3rd Wednesday each month at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Breastfeeding Support Groups
- Letcher County: Whitesburg Public Library: 1st Thursday each month from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Perry County: New Hope Christian Center (Hazard): 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
See calendar for upcoming dates.
Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Classes
12 Week Program that meets one hour, one day, each week. Nicotine Replacement Therapy is provided free of charge if classes are attended.
For those that attend they are 85% more likely to quit and remain quit.
For more information , please contact Jessica Woods at (606) 439-2196.
Diabetes Support Classes
Knott County:
- Diabetes Support Group, Tuesday Dec 2, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Knott County Senior Citizens Center.
Letcher County:
- Diabetes Support Group, Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 1:30 p.m. at Letcher County Extension Office.
Perry County:
- Diabuddies Support Group, Thursday December 11, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Perry County Senior Citizens Center (Log Cabin)
- Diabetes Support Group, Friday December 12, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. at The Leatherwood-Blackey Clinic.
For more information, please call Barbara Baird at 606-672-2393.
Ladies Health Days
Ladies Health Days are scheduled at different times throughout the year at each site. Snacks are usually provided. Information and gifts that promote breast and cervical cancer awareness are provided. Each woman receives a physical exam, breast exam, pap smear, and appropriate lab work based on age. Charges are based on income. The Health Department can also help financially with mammogram services and follow up of abnormal pap smears and abnormal mammograms for those who qualify.
*Call your local health department for dates and times.
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