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Nominate someone for 2021 Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award

Nominate someone for 2021 Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award

It is time to nominate people for the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Dr. Rice C. Lea...
December holiday hours

December holiday hours

We will have special hours starting Dec. 21 because of the holidays. Public Health Clinic Our Public...
Commissioner of Health announces plans to step down in Summer ’21

Commissioner of Health announces plans to step down in Summer ’21

Commissioner of Health Dr. Kraig Humbaugh announced his plans to step down from his position as lead...
(English & en español) LFCHD to give FREE flu shots

(English & en español) LFCHD to give FREE flu shots

(Haga clic aquí para el español.) The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is giving you the...
At-home testing ending Jan. 30

At-home testing ending Jan. 30

Jan. 27, 2021 update: The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will stop its COVID-19 at-home ...
Harm reduction program celebrating 5th anniversary

Harm reduction program celebrating 5th anniversary

On Sept. 4, 2015, we opened the doors to the first day of our needle-exchange program. The goal then...
Lexington offers more free COVID-19 testing

Lexington offers more free COVID-19 testing

Updated Sept. 8 English & en español:COVID-19 continues to spread in Lexington, with cases disp...
Learn more about wearing a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19

Learn more about wearing a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19

On July 9, 2020, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order mandating the wearing of face coverings...
Never leave a child unattended in a car!

Never leave a child unattended in a car!

Never leave children unattended in vehicles, especially during hot weather. Kids play in cars or wan...
Board of Health selects Friesen as chair for 2020-21

Board of Health selects Friesen as chair for 2020-21

The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health elected Michael Friesen as chair for the 2020-21 fiscal...

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