Welcome new employees!

Please take a moment to welcome the newest employees of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Wanda J. Martin
Public Health/Communicable Disease/Team Leader Communicable Disease

Pollack and Guinn named 2015 Public Health Heroes

Board of Health Chair Scott White and Commissioner of Health Dr. Rice Leach present the 2015 Public Health Hero Awards to Dr. Susan Pollack and Marian F. Guinn.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health has selected Dr. Susan Pollack and Marian F. Guinn as the 2015 Public Health Heroes. The award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated their dedication to improving the health of Lexington residents. The awards are given each April as part of National Public Health Week (April 6-12).

Welcome new employees!

Please take a moment to welcome the newest employees of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Tracy D. Hughes
WIC/Health Services Clerk

Ricardo B. Ayala
WIC/Health Services Clerk

Employee Association hosts picnic as part of Public Health Week

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Pulled pork or chicken, slaw, beans and more proved popular Wednesday as the Employee Association held its annual picnic for all staff. This year, the event was timed to coincide with National Public Health Week.

Employees also got the chance to see samples of the upcoming apparel options, as well as ask questions about the items. Orders will be collected April 9-24 (please see earlier emails for more information).

The celebration concluded with a drawing for door prizes provided by administration as part of National Public Health Week. The winners were:

National Public Health Week starts with pinwheel garden

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The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department kicked off National Public Health Week by planting a pinwheel garden to raise awareness of child abuse prevention.

National Public Health Week is April 6-12. The health department partnered with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky to plant pinwheels in front of the LFCHD building to raise awareness about child abuse. The health department’s HANDS program helps teach first-time parents important health and safety tips for raising a new baby. By planting these symbols of childhood fun, we take time to remember those who have been harmed from childhood abuse and pledge to continue educating people on ways to prevent it.