Adult Health Services

Cancer Program 
Cancer screening services available include Pap test, clinical breast examination and instruction for performing breast self exams. Mammography screening, based on a sliding income scale is available for women 40 to 64 years of age. General cancer information is also available. See locations page for phone numbers for each of our health centers.

Cardiovascular Disease Program 
Blood pressure control program including screening, monitoring and education is available for individuals. Cholesterol screening with counseling and follow-up can be provided to persons determined at risk. Individual appointments can be made at the county health centers.

Chair Volleyball
Chair volleyball is a physical activity program offered to seniors. A modified version of regular volleyball, the game is played with a beach ball and all players must remain in their chairs the entire game (to allow an equal playing field for those confined to wheelchairs). The Health Department provides trainings to senior centers/facilities and runs fall and spring leagues. Senior centers travel to other centers to play. Please call 859.341.4264 for more information.

Diabetes Control Program 
One-to-one counseling and diabetes classes are available to anyone with diabetes and their family members. Patients are counseled by a Registered Nurse and Dietitian specializing in diabetes care. Interested persons can call their county health center for an appointment. This program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a quality education program.

Diabetes Support Group
The Health Department sponsors three adult diabetes support groups. The first meets from 10 a.m. to noon every third Friday of the month at the Boone County Health Center, 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence, Ky. The second meets from 10 a.m. to noon every second Thursday of the month at the Campbell County Extension Center, 3500 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Ky. The third meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Durr Branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence, Ky. For more information on the support groups, please call Joan Geohegan at 859.363.2115. 

Adult Immunizations
Adult immunizations are available by individual appointment at all four of our county health centers. Certain vaccines, such as influenza, tetanus and pneumococcal, need to be given at regular intervals during adulthood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared the following guide for adult immunizations. Tetanus and pneumonia vaccines are available from the Health Department year-round. Influenza vaccine is available just before and during flu season, usually beginning in the month of October. (See locations page for phone numbers.)

Medical Nutrition Counseling 
Nutrition assessment, counseling and education are included as part of many Health Department programs. Other patients presenting a physician's referral may receive special diet counseling by a dietitian. Educational programs on nutrition are available to schools and community groups. For information call 859.363.2112. Individual counseling is available at our county health centers.

Smoking Cessation
The Cooper-Clayton Method to Stop Smoking program  (note Adobe Acrobat is required to read this brochure) is a comprehensive, 13-week program that helps you stop smoking with peer support, educational guidance, and nicotine replacement products (i.e. patch, gum, lozenge). Classes meet once a week at various locations throughout Northern Kentucky. The classes are offered at no charge, although participants must pay for nicotine replacement products, if utilized. Classes begin in January, April and September. To register, please call 859.301.5570.  Visit the Current Programs page for details on upcoming sessions.