Ky. Voices for Health sets sessions across state to give updates on policies affecting the health and well-being of Kentuckians

Kentucky Voices for Health and its Thrive KY advocacy partners are hosting regional events to provide updates on state and federal policies that impact the health and well-being of Kentuckians. 

The two-hour sessions will cover important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, behavioral health, and suicide prevention, as well as new tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs, and tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.

The first event was held July 12 in Lexington. Events are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon local time at:

• July 26: Owensboro, Green River Area Development District
• Aug. 2: Louisville, location to be announced
• Aug. 16: Bardstown, Nelson County Public Library
• Aug. 23: Independence, Kenton County Public Library Branch
• Aug. 30: Paducah, McCracken County Public Library
• Sept. 6: Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library
• Sept. 13: Bowling Green, Warren County Public Library Main Branch
• Sept. 20: Somerset, Pulaski County Public Library
• Sept. 27: Corbin (event at 10:30 a.m.), Corbin Public Library
• Oct. 4: Whitesburg, Harry M. Caudill Memorial Library
• Oct. 11: Paintsville, Johnson County Public Library
• Oct. 18: Ashland, Boyd County Public Library Main Branch
• Oct. 25: Flemingsburg, Fleming County Public Library
• Nov. 1: West Liberty, Gateway Area Development District

KVH says continuing education and/or professional development credit will be available and that the event is open to anyone who serves their community, including community leaders, public employees, nonprofit organizations, frontline service providers, outreach workers, educators, faith leaders and counselors.