Laurel County Health Department

07/25/2025

Trying to eat more fresh vegetables this summer? Learn how to prep some great salads to help you reach your goal.

Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less daily meal prep? With some meal planning and prepping, you can make several days’ worth of meals with one trip to the grocery store.

07/24/2025

You can still register for our August Healthy Living with Diabetes Series.
Email diabeteshealthyliving2021@gmail.com to register.

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

It’s easy to get side-tracked when you are adding physical activity to your daily routine. Learn how to overcome roadblocks to increasing physical activity.

Discover effective solutions to overcome roadblocks and get active. Don't let fear or habits hold you back. Get moving and improve your health today.

07/23/2025

Keep summer vacations safe by having a plan for keeping your medications safe and out of reach of children.

07/22/2025

If your child is attending a sleep-over, you might want to ask if the family they are staying with have fi****ms and if the guns are safely stored.

07/22/2025

Did you know you can use your WIC Farmers Market Benefits at any WIC-approved Farmers Market in Kentucky?

If you can't make it to our local farmers market in London on Saturday's, you can visit a nearby market including the Corbin Farmers Market on Tuesday evenings from 5pm-8pm.

07/22/2025

For infants up to 8 months of age. Call our office to see if you qualify.

07/21/2025

Every year children are involved in fatal ATV accidents. Know the risks and learn ways to protect your child.

07/21/2025

Ken is a valuable asset to our health department and many others in Kentucky. He serves as our financial consultant and works closely with our financial team on our budget and financial reporting. His knowledge and expertise is unmatched when it comes to public health funding! Congratulations Ken!

Member Spotlight: Ken Fiser

Meet Ken Fiser — a dedicated public health professional and proud KPHA member since 1964! From his early days at the Kentucky State Health Department to decades of leadership across local and state public health, Ken has truly seen it all.

Over the years, he’s served in nearly every KPHA committee, helped shape administrative practices across Kentucky, and continues consulting with local health departments to this day. His passion? Unmatched. His impact? Undeniable.

🏆 Awarded the Russell E. Teague Award
📚 62 years in public health
🎓 MPH from UNC
🎲 UK sports + riverboat enthusiast

👉 Read more about Ken’s remarkable journey and advice for the next generation of public health leaders: https://kpha-ky.org/communications/latest-news/member-spotlight-july-2025

07/21/2025

Diabetes can put you at higher risk for stroke. Learn how to protect yourself from stroke.

People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing a stroke, but managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol can significantly lower your risk.