Public Health Strategy & Impact

Welcome to LFCHD’s Commitment to Public Health Excellence

At the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD), we are committed to ensuring high-quality public health services through continuous improvement, accreditation, and evidence-based planning. This page serves as a central resource for our Public Health Accreditation, Quality Initiatives, and Community Health Planning (CHA/CHIP) efforts.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Public Health Accreditation

LFCHD is dedicated to maintaining national Public Health Accreditation to ensure we meet the highest standards in delivering health services to our community. Accreditation strengthens our ability to assess and respond to public health needs effectively.

CHA & CHIP

The Lexington-Fayette County Diabetes Program staff are here to help, free of charge.

We offer a variety of programs to help you learn more about it. Some are in-person, some taught live – online using zoom, and some are online recorded modules.

Together, we are building a healthier, more connected Lexington-Fayette County.

Quality & Performance Improvement

We strive for continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, staff training, and service enhancements. Our quality initiatives ensure that we provide efficient, effective, and equitable health programs.

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Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, in partnership with the Lexington Community Health Improvement Partnership (LEX-CHIP), is proud to share the 2023 Community Health Assessment and the 2025-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan. Theses documents take a look at current health trends through multiple sets of lenses. They use the information to inform decision-making for community engagement and partnerships to improve the overall health of the community.

  • If You have questions, want to join or become a partner:
  • Please Call (859) 252-2371.

3 Myths About Public Health

Take a look at this video and discover some of the myths about public health, you might be surprised by what you’ll learn!
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