Laurel County Health Department

12/22/2025

Challenge your child for some Jingle Bell Hopping to keep them active over the holidays.

It’s important to take time during the holiday season to reflect on things we may be thankful for and to celebrate how those things impact our health. To help make this easier, take the Holiday Challenge each week this December!

12/22/2025

Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) will be offered in-person at the Knox County Health Department on January 15th and January 22nd. This is a series of education, and you should plan to attend both dates. If you attend each session, you will be entered in a drawing to receive a $50 grocery card. The Knox County Health Department is located at 261 Hospital Drive, Barbourville, KY.

Register by emailing diabeteshealthyliving2021@gmail.com or calling 606-546-3486.

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

The excitement of the holidays can sometimes be overshadowed by worry, pressure, or the feeling of needing everything to be perfect. Managing anxiety during this season starts with slowing down, setting realistic expectations, and giving yourself space to breathe. We're exploring mindful ways to ease holiday stress and embrace calm, joy, and presence with the people who matter most. https://lchd.crediblemind.com/lists/stress-free-family-holidays-social-ease

12/21/2025

As you are planning your holiday menu this week, check out these Diabetes Friendly Holiday Recipes.

Keep your holidays healthful with these diabetic-friendly Christmas recipes. We have festive ideas for main dishes, sides, appetizers and more.

12/20/2025

The holidays bring families together, but they can also stir up tension and old conflicts. Navigating differences with patience, empathy, and clear communication can transform stressful moments into opportunities for connection. This week we're sharing practical ways to keep the peace, set healthy boundaries, and create a more harmonious, stress-free holiday season. You can learn more by visiting the Stress-Free Family Holidays: Navigating Conflict Section of our Credible Mind Platform at https://lchd.crediblemind.com/lists/stress-free-family-holidays-navigating-conflict

12/19/2025

Sweet and Savory Recipes

Pumpkin spice usually takes the spotlight when the weather starts to cool, but fall is also the season of apples, winter squash, and other autumn vegetables! You'll find many choices in your grocery store, so it’s a great time of year to try some new recipes. We've collected our favorite fall reci...

12/19/2025

RECIPE ALERT!
Looking for an easy way to add fruits and veggies to your child's diet? Try the Big Green Monster Smoothie!

This produce-packed smoothie is a great way to get extra fruit and vegetables into your day. This recipe makes enough to share with the whole family.

12/18/2025

Encourage your child to be a member of Sparky’s Fire Safety Club and complete the Fire Safety Pledge and earn badges for smoke alarm superstar, escape plan expert, and a hazard hunter hero.

Not all web sites are safe places for kids! Anytime you aren’t sure about a website, stay safe by going to get a grown-up to help you or clicking the back button.

12/18/2025

Sitting and less and moving more can reduce your risk for developing diabetes.

Getting up and moving around throughout the day may help reduce your risk for diabetes – and make diabetes management easier. Here’s how to incorporate more movement into your day.