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Freedom From Smoking
Start the new year off, smoke-free! The next class is on April 18, 2023, at 5:00 PM. You must call to sign up 502-955-5355.
Save Lives with Prevention Awareness
Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month spotlights this disease and inspires more people to get checked starting at age 45. Two reasons why getting checked matters:
- Screening can find the warning signs of colon and rectal cancer, letting doctors take action to prevent the disease.
- Screening can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
One in 24 people will be diagnosed with CRC in their lifetime, but you can make a difference today. Learn about ways to build awareness, how to get support, and more below. Tomorrow can’t wait!
To Learn more, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/colorectalawareness/index.htm
Russell Stover Recall
Russell Stover Chocolates of Kansas City, Missouri, is voluntarily recalling two (2) Best Before Dates of its Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups in 2.4 oz packaging due to the potential for undeclared pecans. The recalled Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups may contain Sugar-Free Pecan Delights. Pecans are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups were distributed nationwide to wholesale and retail stores.
The recalled Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups are packaged in a 2.4 oz plastic bag, and they are labeled with Best Before dates of 01MAY23 and 01JUN23 and UPC of 077260096937 with Lot code(s): K0521, K0321, K0421, L2122, L2221, L2321. The lot code and best-before date can be found on the back of the product packaging, below the UPC.
For more information regarding this recall, including product photos (where provided), please see the formal recall announcement:
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/russell-stover-chocolates-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-sugar-free-peanut-butter-cups
An outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears. For more information from the CDC click here or visit the CDC website.
Executive Order
Governor Andy Beshear To Allow Kentuckians With Severe Medical Conditions to Use Medical Cannabis for Treatment. To use medical cannabis, Kentuckians must meet certain specific conditions after January 1, 2023; Second executive order regulates Delta 8 to ensure it is safely sold, purchased.
See full Press release:
Learn More about the new Executive Action relating to Medical Cannabis.
Getting Vaccination Records Has Never Been Easier!
On the KYIR Public Portal, you can access a digital copy of your immunization records.
For more information, visit https://chfs.ky.gov/KDPHMyVaxRecord.
If you are unable to access your immunization records through the KYIR Public Portal, please contact the KYIR Helpdesk at [email protected].
Kentucky Immunization Registry Public Portal
Kentucky Department of Public Health (KDPH) is excited to announce that you can now access and print immunization records through the new Kentucky Immunization Registry (KYIR) Public Portal. The records can help you learn if you and your family are up to date on vaccinations when compared to routine vaccination schedules as well as be provided to school, work and other entities that request immunization records. You can also access your COVID-19 vaccine information.
Monkeypox Virus Cases and Contacts
Kentucky Department of Public Health Outbreak 2022 Information and Resources
CDC is closely tracking cases of monkeypox that have been recently reported in several countries that don’t normally have monkeypox activity, including the United States.
Need a Vaccine, please click here to find a vaccine.
Click here to view guidance. As of July 12, 2022.
