Kentucky Rural Health Association

06/26/2025

🌟 KHAMP Virtual Training is TOMORROW! 🌟

It’s not too late to register for this valuable event.

Scan the QR code or visit our website to secure your spot, we’d love to have you join us!

Registr Here: https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6211585

06/06/2025

The Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that two infants have died from pertussis (also known as whooping cough) in the commonwealth within the last six months. These are the first pertussis-related deaths in Kentucky since 2018. Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness that can be serious for people of all ages, but is most dangerous for infants. Some people with pertussis have mild symptoms and do not know they have it, however, they can still spread the bacteria to others. Many babies who contract pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents or caregivers who may not know they are infected. Health officials encourage everyone to remain up to date with recommended immunizations including the immunization for pertussis, which is combined with the tetanus and diphtheria vaccines (DTaP and Tdap). People who should be vaccinated include:
• All pregnant women with every pregnancy to protect their babies.
• Infants when they are two months, four months, six months, and 12-15 months old.
• Children before starting kindergarten.
• Teens when 11-12 years old.
• Teens and adults should be immunized at least every 10 years or sooner if an injury occurs, or to protect a newborn.
For more information about Pertussis, visit: www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/idb/Pages/PertussisKYAug2023.aspx
To view the official press release published by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, please visit: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/News/Documents/Health%20Officials%20Confirm%202%20Whooping%20Cough%20Deaths%20in%20Young%20Infants,%20Urge%20Recommended%20Immunizations.pdf

06/05/2025

📣 Join us for the upcoming KHAMP Training - a virtual event focused on hepatitis education and mentorship!

🗓 Date: June 27, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM ET
💻 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Scan the QR code or click the link below to register and be part of the Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program!

Register here: https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6211585

05/15/2025

KRHA 2025 Registration and Speaker Submission Now Open!

Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and expertise? We're now accepting proposals for speakers at the 2025 KRHA Annual Conference!

Speaker Proposals are open until August 1st, 2025

If you're interested in presenting, please complete the form below:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C1MwK7ZpV0S4GEgctT1Crl_-CqMj-phPqwERJR64TgFUMzhHODhVWE5WNEwyWEFRQkdKN0hRS0pUTi4u

05/07/2025

📢 This Friday! Don’t miss out - register today to join our virtual KHAMP training!

Gain valuable insights and tools to support Hepatitis C awareness and prevention across Kentucky and beyond

Register Here: https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6164566

📣 KHAMP Virtual Training - This Friday!

Join us for the Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program (KHAMP) Virtual Training on May 9th at 9AM ET.

This virtual event brings together professionals across Kentucky for an in-depth look at hepatitis education, prevention, and mentorship opportunities.

📅 Date: Friday, May 9th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
🔗 Register now using the QR code below or click here: https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6164566

Let’s advance hepatitis prevention and care across the Commonwealth!

05/05/2025

📣 KHAMP Virtual Training - This Friday!

Join us for the Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program (KHAMP) Virtual Training on May 9th at 9AM ET.

This virtual event brings together professionals across Kentucky for an in-depth look at hepatitis education, prevention, and mentorship opportunities.

📅 Date: Friday, May 9th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
🔗 Register now using the QR code below or click here: https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6164566

Let’s advance hepatitis prevention and care across the Commonwealth!

04/22/2025

📣 Register now for the KHAMP Virtual Training!

The Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program (KHAMP) is hosting a virtual training on May 9th from 9 AM–2 PM ET via Microsoft Teams.

📅 Date: May 9, 2025
🕘 Time: 9 AM–2 PM ET
💻 Location: Virtual (Teams)

Scan the QR code or click link below to register today.
Register here: https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6164566

We hope you’ll join us!

04/21/2025

In response to both the uncertainty of federal funding, as well as the catastrophic flooding throughout the state, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our scheduled Kentucky Rural Health Association Regional Symposium in Paducah on May 9, 2025. As we learn more about funding and our state recovers from the flooding, we will re-evaluate our plan to host this symposium.

Our commitment to Kentucky's primary care providers who wish to provide screening and treatment for hepatitis C has led us to make the decision to offer our Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentoring Program (KHAMP) training in a virtual format on May 9, 2025. To register for this event, please click:

The Kentucky Rural Health Association (KRHA) educates providers and consumers on rural health issues and advocates actions by private and public leaders to assure equitable access to health care for rural Kentuckians. Since the founding of KRHA in 1999, it has sponsored conferences, discussions and....

04/11/2025

Our hearts are with everyone affected by last week’s severe storms and flooding across Kentucky. 💔 We’ve gathered a list of resources to support recovery, shelter, and more during this difficult time.

📌 Find flooding recovery resources here:
Governor’s page for resources - https://governor.ky.gov/flood-resources

American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/flood-
relief/kentucky-floods-financial-assistance.html

Shelters in KY: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-
shelter.html

Disaster Assistance.gov - https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ (includes Disaster Recovery Centers by county)

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Locator - https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assistance/4627

EKY Resource Guide from SOAR – https://soar-ky.org/flood/
Team Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet Storm Relief –
https://kfi.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=663

View More Resources Here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1td2_WQxOqL1ZYXvPiJGicmU_zlwqdj5Z/view

03/27/2025

⭐ KRHA 2025 Annual Conference – Registration is NOW OPEN! ⭐

Don't miss out on the KRHA 2025 Annual Conference happening in Western Kentucky on November 20th & 21st! This is your chance to connect with healthcare leaders, advocates, and experts from across the state to discuss key issues in rural health and community well-being.

🔗 Register today - https://krha.wildapricot.org/event-6102596
📅 Dates: November 20th & 21st, 2025
📍 Location: Western Kentucky

We can’t wait to see you there for an impactful and informative event! 💪🌟

03/19/2025

Join the 2025 Syndemic Summit on September 19th in Huntington, WV!

You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate on important health issues facing our community.

Registration now open at: https://cutt.ly/2025-SyndemicSummit Community Education Group - CEG

03/04/2025

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 11 counties who are out of work as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in Kentucky beginning on Feb. 14, 2025.

Those in the following areas are eligible: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike counties.

Individuals – including unemployed and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the affected areas and became unemployed or had work interrupted as a direct result of severe storms and flooding that began on Feb. 14, 2025 – are eligible to apply for DUA benefits through the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance.

How To File a Claim
Affected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website at https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fkcc.ky.gov%2FPages%2Findex.aspx/1/010001954eb1e1b5-0fa5619c-b620-4d21-b130-243fa2011086-000000/4cQB12Yn4yJQDo3nlkjfdBl-Uj3u-zNO6VmmVvPxjB0=394 or call 502-875-0442 to file their initial claim. The deadline to apply for assistance is April 25, 2025.

​Kentucky Career Center offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Unemployment insurance claimants may experience a delay in payments due to banks being closed. ​