Health Education

Health Education

Explore our comprehensive health education resources designed to provide you with the latest information on wellness, disease prevention, and healthy living.

From informative articles to practical tips, our platform aims to support you in making informed decisions about your well-being.

Take the first step towards a healthier you with our diverse collection of health education materials.

On this page you will find a list of resources relating to various health education topics such as child care, diabetes, breastfeeding support, and nutrition.

Child Care Health Consultation

 

Child Care Health Consultation provides consultation and technical assistance on health, safety, nutrition, and social-emotional development.

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Diabetes Education, Prevention, and Support

Serious complications can happen when diabetes is left uncontrolled. Learn how to prevent or manage diabetes today!

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Tobacco Use Cessation and Prevention

Want to Stop Smoking? We can help! The best way to stop smoking is to get help from an established program with years of experience and a high success rate.

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Events

Planning An Event At Your Office, School, Church, Or Social Group? We Can Help With Presenters, Displays And Information.

  • Organizations May Check Out Our “Grab ‘N Go” Box With Health Department Services Information For Use At An Event. We Also Have A Variety Of Health Education Displays And Props That Are Available For You To Borrow Free Of Charge.*
  • You Can Build Your Own Display! Choose Up To Four (4) Of The Interchangeable Posters On The Topics Of Sugar, Tobacco, Healthy Eating, And Handwashing To Make Your Own Three-Fold Display. *Value To Replace If Lost Or Damaged Is $50 Each.
  • You Can Also Choose From One Of Our Set Displays Or Additional Props And Activity Guides. Click Here To View Your Options.
  • Download Our Health Fair Planning Guide For Step-By-Step Instruction To Create A Successful Event.

For More Information Or If You Would Like To Invite Health Department Staff To Participate In Your Health Fair Planning Committee Or Attend Your Event, Call (859) 288-2446. Or, Fill Out A Form Here:

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Nutrition Services

Our Registered Dietitians Improve The Nutrition Of Adults And Children Living In Lexington Through The Following Programs:

  • Worksite Wellness Programs.
  • Several Diabetes Programs Each Year, Including Monthly Support Groups.
  • Farm To School Program.
  • 5210 Presentations.
  • MyPlate Presentations.
  • Health Fairs For Community Groups, Businesses, Or Schools.

To Ask A Nutrition Question, Call A Registered Dietitian At (859) 288-2446.

For Providers:

  • Nutrition & Diabetes Referral Form: We Are Not Currently Offering This Service, But Our Dietitians Are Available To Answer Questions And/Or Assist You In Finding A Qualified Dietitian Offering Individual Nutrition Counseling In Fayette County. We Continue To Offer Diabetes Prevention And Diabetes Self-Management Education And Support Programs, Free Of Charge. For More Information Or For Questions, Call 859-288-2446.

Nutrition & Healthy Eating

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