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Swine Flu (H1N1)
The Health Department is providing the swine flu vaccine in its county health centers by appointment . The vaccine is free and will be available in shot and nasal spray forms. Learn the latest details about swine flu. Resources include fact sheets, frequently asked questions, specifics for schools and other details.
Seasonal Flu
Learn more about seasonal flu by reading our seasonal flu fact sheet.
Diabetes Classes, Workshop
The Health
Department is offering two sets of classes and a daylong workshop on diabetes in
March to help people learn more about the disorder. Classes will be held on
March 1 and 2 in Williamstown and on March 16, 23 and 30 in Williamstown; and a
workshop will be held on March 27 in Edgewood.
Learn more and register online.
Lose Weight, Stay Healthy by Going "OFF" Your Diet
The “OFF” Program (note Adobe Acrobat is required to open this file) is a 10 week weight-control program designed specifically for woman and taught by Registered Dietitians from the Health Department. This scientifically sound, fat fighting program is based on the national bestseller titled “Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell” by Debra Waterhouse and consists of 10 consecutive weekly sessions focusing on a natural way of eating that works for your body, not against it. Three
sessions of OFF will be offered in the spring 2010. Cost of the program is only $20 to help cover the costs of materials that participants will receive. The fee will be collected at the first session. Learn more and register online.
"Vision for a Healthy and Vibrant Community" Plan Released
After more than 18 months of planning and assessment, the Health Department and Vision 2015 have released the report "Vision for a Healthy and Vibrant Community." The assessments leading up to this reported reviewed data, surveyed the current state of health care in the region, and gained community input in order to identify these topic issues and develop a structure for a strategic plan of action.
U.S.
Census 2010
The Health Department encourages Northern
Kentucky residents to participate in the United States Census. Census booklets,
which take about 10 minutes to complete, will begin arriving by mail on March
15. Census information affects the numbers of seats Kentucky occupies
in the U.S. House of Representatives. And people from many walks of life use
census data to advocate for causes, rescue disaster victims, prevent diseases,
research markets, locate pools of skilled workers and more.
Learn more about the U.S. Census by clicking on the logo to the right.
New Retail Food Establishments
The Health Department is responsible for inspecting and regulating any establishment serving food, whether it's a restaurant or a temporary food establishment. Learn more about the steps that need to be taken to open a new permanent or temporary food establishment.
Secondhand Smoke: More than annoying. A public health emergency.
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a 2006 report saying that there's no safe level of secondhand smoke. Learn more about the dangers of secondhand smoke, tobacco-free worksites, smoke-free living and tobacco-free schools. Share your thoughts about secondhand smoke as well.
Cold Weather Tips
With temperatures in the area lower than normal, it's important to take precautions in the cold. Learn more about winter weather safety. For those needing shelter from the cold, the Emergency Cold Shelter of Northern Kentucky, is open nightly from November 5 to March 30 from 8 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday. The shelter is located at 634 Scott St. in Covington and can be reached at 859.578.0009.
HIV Continuing Education Class
The Health Department is offering a continuing education course on HIV for health care providers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in the lower level conference room of the Health Department's District Office, 610 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, Ky. The course will cover basic medical information about HIV disease, progression, transmission and prevention; management of HIV in the workplace; legal issues; testing strategies; and local resources for HIV testing and case management.
Cooper-Clayton Smoking Cessation Program
Three sessions of smoking cessation classes will start in January, with classes offered in Williamstown, Fort Thomas and Edgewood. The Cooper-Clayton Method to Stop Smoking program 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). Registration for the winter 2010 session is now closed. Please check back for details about spring 2010 session.
Campbell County Health Center Moves
On November 23, the health center, previously located at 12 E. Fifth St. in Newport, Ky., relocated to the new Campbell County administration facility at 1098 Monmouth St., also in Newport. Learn more.
Medical Reserve Corps
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps is a branch of the federal government’s Medical Reserve Corps program, and its goal is to provide a volunteer pool for the region that can enhance and support first responders, public health agencies and the health care infrastructure during a crisis. Anyone interested in joining the Medical Reserve Corps is invited to attend a two-hour training session from 6 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Health Department’s District Office, 610 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, Ky. A light meal will be provided.
Volunteer with the Health Department
There are a variety of ways in which you can volunteer for the Health Department. Apply online.
Find-it-Fast
The Find-it-Fast page is designed to help you find information about diseases, health topics and services provided by the Health Department quickly.
Diabetes Support Groups
The Health Department sponsors two adult diabetes support groups. Learn more.
Plan for Food Safety at Public Events
Countless local gatherings, from fairs to festivals to fish fries to customer appreciation days, offer food to attendees. But when food is served to the public, whether for a couple of hours or several days, food safety is also a factor. The Health Department is reminding event planners of the importance of food permits for any event where food is being served to the public, regardless of if the event is free or there is a charge to attend.
Dealing with Tough Economic Times?
With the downturn in the economy, many Northern Kentucky families may find that they need assistance with finances, health expenses or other concerns. The Health Department provides some assistance through programs like WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition supplement program for women, infants and children under age 5; and the HIV/AIDS Case Management program. The state of Kentucky has compiled a directory of resources available to all Kentuckians, which contains details on several programs.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, flat insects, usually brown or reddish-brown in color. Bed bugs are typically about 1/4 of an inch long. Bed bugs do not fly, but can quickly move across floors, walls and other surfaces. They are typically active at night. Bed bugs are typically found in luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture. They can live in almost any crevice or protected location. Learn more by reading the bed bugs fact sheet.
Community Health Fair Requests
The staff from the Health Department is open to requests to participate in community health fairs in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties or serving populations from those counties. A health fair is defined as a community outreach event designed to promote Health Department services and is characterized as brief interactions which include opportunities to share small bits of information and/or educational materials. Learn more about health fairs and request participation from the Health Department using an online form.
Birth and Death Certificates
The Health Department does not provide copies of official birth and death certificates locally. They must be obtained from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. Northern Kentucky residents wishing to obtain an official copy of a birth of death certificate have several options to obtain a birth or death certificate, including by phone, online, mail or in person. Learn more about obtaining a copy of a birth or death certificate.
District Board of Health
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health and Executive Committee has announced meeting dates for 2010. Please check the Board of Health Web page for dates, times, and locations. For more information call 859.341.4264, ext. 2001.
Local Board of Health Meetings
The Boone County, Campbell County, Grant County and Kenton County Local Boards of Health meet periodically. Please check the Meeting Schedule page for times and locations.
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