Kentucky Voices for Health

01/15/2026

January 15 is the final day to enroll in health coverage on kynect, so don’t wait! Compare plans, see what financial help you qualify for, and lock in coverage for the year. Free local help is available! Visit kynect.ky.gov to get started and make sure you’re protected.

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

Measles at its highest level in 30 years, whooping cough at its highest in a decade, and a "super flu"... all hitting at the same time some leaders are rolling back vaccine recommendations. When we weaken prevention, diseases surge. Strong vaccine guidance keeps communities safe.

01/13/2026

While Congress drags its feet on the healthcare tax credits, some Kentuckians may feel pushed toward "junk" insurance plans that look cheap but fail when people actually need care. ACA-approved plans on kynect include the real coverage and protections that junk plans leave out.

01/13/2026

Kentucky led the nation in getting people covered under the ACA... lowering costs, creating jobs, and keeping more local hospitals and clinics open. When more Kentuckians have health insurance, everybody benefits. It's not just care, it’s a smart investment.

01/12/2026

UPDATE: KDPH has confirmed measles exposures in Grant County and Lexington‑Fayette County linked to unvaccinated travelers. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications, especially for young children. Vaccination is the strongest protection against infections.

01/12/2026

WE DID IT! Better late than never, a three-year extension of enhanced ACA tax credits passed the US House. It's a huge victory for advocates of affordable healthcare, but the fight isn't finished. Now the Senate needs to know we want them to pass a clean extension: 202-224-3121

01/12/2026

Our Office of Dementia Services is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana to host the Dementia Webinar Series – free, virtual programs designed for professionals, caregivers and individuals living with dementia.

The 2025-26 series resumes at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 14 with a session titled "Supporting Independence.” Please register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GGvPbH1dQ1KS_JRyeLld6A #/registration

01/11/2026

Adults 65 and older are at much higher risk of hospitalization for , due to preexisting conditions or just the way our immune system declines as we age. Special flu vaccines are designed to protect older adults by boosting their immune response: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

01/10/2026

Quit and get fit! Did you know exercise can help you beat cravings? Studies show that even short periods of physical activity reduce the urge to smoke. For more quit tips: https://brnw.ch/21wQ5zB

01/09/2026

Need insurance in the new year? There's one week left to pick your Qualified Health Plan on kynect! Compare options, lock in coverage, and stay protected all year. Financial help is available, but the deadline is coming up fast. Check your options today at kynect.ky.gov

01/09/2026

Health officials have identified potential measles case exposure in Fayette County, Kentucky. An unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Hyatt Place in Hamburg from December 31, 2025 - January 2, 2026.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious health complications, especially in young children. Vaccination is the best protection against measles.

If you have concerns about exposure to measles, contact your health care provider.
For More info: www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/idb/Pages/measles.aspx