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About Us

The Kentucky Public Health Association, Inc. was organized in 1949 as a nonprofit, independent, voluntary organization..

KPHA holds a strong stance on important legislative matters at local, regional, and state levels. We organize and support various workshops, seminars, and conferences that contribute to the personal and professional advancement of our members and other engaged individuals. Additionally, we are proud to be affiliated with the American Public Health Association.

Our mission focuses on fostering healthy communities by engaging in advocacy, providing education, and demonstrating leadership. For additional details, see the information provided below.

Kentucky Public Health Association is an aﬀiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, inﬂuence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels. APHA champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. With our broad-based member community and 150-year perspective, we influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. Learn more at www.apha.org.

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SHARE YOUR STORY

Great work is happening every day across our local health departments, institutions, and communities—and we want to help share those stories.

We invite members to submit success stories that highlight the impact of your work. Whether it’s a completed project, a new initiative, a humanitarian effort, a community partnership, or a meaningful milestone, your experiences deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

Your wins are our wins. By sharing your story, you help showcase the value of public health work, inspire fellow members, and amplify the collective impact we are making across the state.

If you or your team have a success story to share, we would love to hear it. Submissions of all sizes are welcome—big or small, each one matters. Let’s celebrate the incredible work being done in our communities. Thank you for all that you do.

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Find Your Local Health Department

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. Click below to search Kentucky Health Departments by County.