Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the U.S. Historically, Black Americans are more susceptible to dying from the condition. Health disparities are the result of a variety of factors, such as having access to health care.

The new year brings new members and leadership slate to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for establishment and oversight of Healthy Kentucky’s financial, program, and policy activities.

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Board of Directors approved a new, five-year strategic plan that will launch on January 1, 2023. Following an 18-month strategic planning process that included external and internal interviews, surveys, data, research and other inputs, Healthy Kentucky will narrow its focus areas to Access to Health Care and Children's Health.

This November, in honor of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is raising awareness of the health challenges and disparities the AI/AN population faces. American Indians and Alaska Natives often have more health issues and severe complications when compared with other Americans.

$5,000 grant in Hall’s honor will go to Trimble CARES Coalition.

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) have partnered to encourage Kentuckians to stay up to date on immunizations ahead of what’s expected to be a severe flu and COVID season.

Winners recognized for their efforts in areas including children’s health, obesity prevention, and equitable access to health care.

Despite a climb in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, about a third of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over, according to a new “Insights on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccines in Kentucky Poll” sponsored by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. The poll also found that about half of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over as it pertains to their personal lives.