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Welcome to the
Kentucky River District Health Department<\/h1>\n

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If you are interested in taking the COVID-19 Vaccine please click on the link attached to your specific County, you will then take a short questionnaire. Filling out the questionnaire does not automatically give you an appointment. When your phase becomes eligible we will call you to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Knott County<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nOwsley County<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lee County<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPerry County<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leslie County<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWolfe County<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Letcher County<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Every parent neeeds a second pair of HANDS<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Free Tobacco Cessation Classes and nicotine replacement therapy available.” button_text=”Click Here to Learn More” button_link=”https:\/\/www.krdhd.org\/site\/programs\/health-promotion\/” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(85,0,0,0.75)” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ header_level=”h2″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.krdhd.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tobacco_cessation.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||25px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Protect Yourself… Protect Your Family – Call your local Health Department” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(132,132,132,0.75)” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”40px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.krdhd.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/flu_shot.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on” header_level=”h2″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program” button_text=”Click Here to Learn More” button_link=”https:\/\/www.krdhd.org\/site\/clinic-services\/adults\/” use_bg_overlay=”on” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(94,78,70,0.75)” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”52px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.krdhd.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/wic.jpg” header_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

Call your local health department to see if you qualify!<\/h3>\n

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is designed to assure that safe, wholesome food is served to the public in clean, sanitary surroundings.<\/h2>\n

Click the button below to learn more
about our new Food Certification<\/strong> process<\/h3>\n

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<\/a>A Message from the Director<\/h1>\n

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As your Public Health Director, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your resilience and cooperation during the significant challenges we faced together over the past few years. As we move beyond the challenges of these crises, I am filled with hope and optimism for our community\u2019s future. The strength and collaboration displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the flooding have been truly inspiring. \u00a0Our healthcare providers, community organizations, other partners, and YOU played a crucial role in our recovery. My team and I look forward to working with all our partners moving forward.<\/p>\n

As we navigate through this period of recovery, I want to assure you that the Kentucky River District Health Department is focusing on fostering a healthier, safer, and more resilient community. My primary goal as your Public Health Director is to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of our community. Our dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality services, promoting healthy lifestyles, and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.<\/p>\n

KRDHD offers a wide range of resources and programs designed to address critical health issues, the following are a few examples of the services we offered:<\/p>\n

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