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The Kentucky River District Health Department, serving Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe counties, will be offering the following clinical services to our patients during our response to the COVID-19 outbreak:<\/p>\n
If you have a family planning service scheduled at one of our health departments please call for guidance about your appointment.<\/p>\n
We are making these changes to ensure health and safety of our employees and those we serve. We apologize for any inconvenience<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE<\/a> to view PDF announcement.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Well Child Care” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ title_text_color=”#213c98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||10px|” custom_padding=”|||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#213f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We work to get local families on a healthy track, giving them the support, tools and resources needed to take control of their own health.<\/p>\n Many of our services are available at low or no cost.<\/p>\n Families with children and adolescents from infancy to age 20 with Medicaid or KCHIP can schedule an appointment for a Well Child Exam.<\/p>\n During a Well Child Exam the Registered Nurse will do a physical exam, check your child\u2019s hearing, vision, and speech and may do all or some of the following:<\/p>\n Our goal is to prevent sickness and disease, so the nurse will give you information on nutrition, safety and age-related issues. If further treatment or support is needed, they can help you find additional help.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”EPSDT-OLD” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ title_text_color=”#213c98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||10px|” custom_padding=”|||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#213f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”13px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Services (EPSDT) <\/strong>is for children from birth to age 21 who are eligible for Medicaid. Under the EPSDT program, children are checked for medical problems early. Specific tests and treatments are recommended as children grow older. The areas of health care that are checked include: preventative check-ups; growth and development assessments; vision; hearing; teeth; dental varnishings; immunizations; and laboratory tests. Children should receive health check-ups regularly or before the following ages: 1 month; 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 9 months; 12 months; 15 months; 18 months; 24 months; 3 years; 4 years; 5 years; 6 years; 8 years; and once a year for ages 10-20.<\/p>\n If treatment is needed, this program provides Medicaid coverage for medically necessary special services, but may not otherwise be covered under the Kentucky Medicaid Program. Services may be preventative, diagnostic, or treatment, or rehabilitative.\u00a0 All EPSDT special services require prior authorization.<\/p>\n Children who pay the KCHIP III Premium are not eligible for EPSDT Special Services or non-emergency transportation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Immunizations” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#213c98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||10px|” custom_padding=”|||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#213f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Regulations require The Cabinet for Health Services to implement a statewide program for the detection, prevention, and control of communicable diseases.\u00a0 Therefore laws are established that mandate immunization schedules for attendance at day care centers, certified family child care homes, other licensed facilities which care for children, preschool programs and public and private primary and secondary schools.<\/p>\n Children through 18 years of age that meet certain criteria are eligible to receive vaccines at little or no cost through the Kentucky Vaccine Program.<\/p>\n For the Immunization Schedule please visit:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/schedules\/easy-to-read\/child-easyread.html<\/a><\/p>\n If your child needs to be immunized, please call your county health department.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Nutrition Counseling” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#213c98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||10px|” custom_padding=”|||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#213f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kentucky River District Health Department provides: Basic nutrition counseling to caregivers and patients from birth through adolescence. Infant feeding guidance is provided following the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, progression of counseling through age 21 following guidance of the USDA MyPlate.<\/p>\n Individualized nutrition planning is provided for the following:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Well Child Care” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#213c98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||10px|” custom_padding=”|||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#213f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Children of all ages need complete health check-ups on a regular basis to protect their health and their future.<\/p>\n With scheduled check-ups, minor health problems in children can be caught before they become serious. Diseases like chickenpox, mumps, and measles can be prevented by immunizations. Any physical or mental developmental problems can be found and treated early.<\/p>\n These services are available at The Kentucky River District Health Department, and are provided at no cost to families with Medicaid or KCHIP coverage.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for: Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ title_text_color=”#213c98″ title_level=”h4″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||10px|” custom_padding=”|||” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#213f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n WIC<\/strong> provides nutrition education and healthy foods to:<\/p>\n Contact your county health department for an appointment. Our staff will:<\/p>\n HEALTHY FOODS<\/strong> \u2013 WIC checks will be given to you monthly for the purchase of specific foods. Foods you can receive are:<\/p>\n NUTRITION EDUCATION<\/strong> \u2013 you will receive nutrition information to help you choose nutritious foods to improve your and your family\u2019s health. WIC helps mothers make infant feeding choices such as encouragement to breastfeed and proper introduction of solid foods into the infants diet the first year of life. Dietary guidance and promotion of physical activity is offered to all qualifying individuals.<\/p>\n HEALTH CARE<\/strong> \u2013 WIC can help you find regular health care and childhood shots if needed.<\/p>\n Alison Lovins Hurt<\/strong> https:\/\/chfs.ky.gov\/agencies\/dph\/dmch\/nsb\/Pages\/wic.aspx<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. <\/em><\/p>\n Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA\u2019s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. <\/em><\/p>\n To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf<\/a>, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant\u2019s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:<\/em><\/p>\n (1) mail: <\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/em> (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-744; or<\/em><\/p>\n (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n This institution is an equal opportunity provider.<\/em><\/p>\n De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y pol\u00edticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad est\u00e1 prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de g\u00e9nero y orientaci\u00f3n sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsi\u00f3n por actividades previas de derechos civiles. <\/em><\/p>\n La informaci\u00f3n sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el ingl\u00e9s. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicaci\u00f3n para obtener la informaci\u00f3n del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de se\u00f1as americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comun\u00edquese con el USDA a trav\u00e9s del Servicio Federal de Retransmisi\u00f3n al (800) 877-8339. <\/em><\/p>\n Para presentar una queja por discriminaci\u00f3n en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminaci\u00f3n en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en l\u00ednea en: https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/USDA- OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf<\/a>, de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la direcci\u00f3n, el n\u00famero de tel\u00e9fono y una descripci\u00f3n escrita de la acci\u00f3n discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violaci\u00f3n de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por: <\/em><\/p>\n (1) correo: <\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/em>PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT<\/span> PROVIDING TESTING FOR COVID-19<\/h2>\n
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WIC Coordinator<\/em>
(606) 436-2196
allisonn.hurt@ky.gov<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights<\/em>
1400 Independence Avenue, SW<\/em>
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;<\/em><\/p>\n
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights<\/em>
1400 Independence Avenue, SW<\/em>
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;<\/em><\/p>\n