Kentuckians have increased rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease over the course of the pandemic. Living through the pandemic, contracting COVID-19, isolation, and so many other factors have led to these increases. And, unfortunately, should people with chronic conditions contract COVID-19, they are at greater risk of hospitalization and other side effects.

However, there are things Kentuckians can do to raise their guard against chronic conditions and viruses. Join us for this free, one-hour webinar where we will explore the importance of healthy habits and the new resources available to advocates!

Panelists:

• LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator for Marketing and Media, Cooperative Extension Services Nutrition Education Program

• Lacretia Dye, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Western Kentucky University

• Robert J. Karman, M.D., Division Medical Director, U of L Health - Sleep Medicine

• Kathleen Winter, PhD, MPH, State Epidemiologist & Director, Kentucky Department for Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning