Northern Kentucky tattoo and body piercing artists must take a course on blood-borne pathogen education, under requirements passed in Dec. 2011. Registration is now open for the first round of classes.  

Flu season is upon us. The number of cases is low, so it's still a great time to get vaccinated.

 
 
 
 

1/28/2012 9:00 AM
Medical Reserve Corps Orientation


2/1/2012 6:30 PM
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group


2/1/2012 11:00 AM
Walk-in HIV Testing


2/6/2012 9:00 AM
Tattoo, Body Piercing Artists Bloodborne Pathogen Education Certification Class



 
 

Food, Facts, Fun for Moms-to-Be at Baby Shower
The Health Deparment and NorthKey Community Care are teaming up for a free community baby shower to provide important health information for moms-to-be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Kenton County Health Center, 2002 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky.

 

 

Grant Project to Promote Smoke-Free Policy, Nutrition and Physical Activity in Covington
The Health Department has been awarded an $88,000 grant to target chronic disease prevention in Covington. The funds from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors will support four health initiatives: study of the impact of a smoke-free policy for residents of Housing Authority of Covington properties; smoke-free policies for all Covington pools; ability to use WIC nutrition vouchers and SNAP food benefits at the farmers’ market; and increasing the infrastructure of the Licking River Greenway Trail.

 

 

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Year Saw Advances During Difficult Times
The Health Department's 2010-2011 annnual report is now available online. Read about how the agency faced budget cuts head on and continued to provide quality public health services.