As overdose rates climb among Black people in Kentucky, organizations launch $500,000 in projects to reduce overdoses among BIPOC & underserved communities
According to the 2023 Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Report, overdose deaths of Black Kentuckians rose in 2023 despite the overall decline of fatal overdoses. In response, The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) announced awards to 11 organizations selected for its Shaping a Healthy and Inclusive Future Together (SHIFT) grant program.
Eight Kentuckians receive awards for their efforts to improve the health of the Commonwealth
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky announces its 2024 Healthy Kentucky Champions. The award recognizes individuals for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of their communities and/or the state.