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• Nominations Sought for Governor’s Volunteer Awards; Deadline is Feb. 15
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  It’s time to honor those groups and individuals who have served their fellow Kentuckians in an exceptional manner during the past year. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Governor’s Awards for Volunteerism and Service. Find nomination forms, category criteria and more information online at the KCCVS website, http://chfs.ky.gov/dfrcvs/kccvs/govawards/.
• Kentucky Receives $600,000 Grant to Connect Behavioral Health, Primary Care Providers
  Tuesday, January 31, 2012
  The Governor’s Office of Electronic Health Information (GOEHI) was recently awarded a $600,000 federal grant to improve health services for individuals with mental health or substance abuse conditions, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced today. Specifically, the grant will be used for the development of infrastructure to support the electronic exchange of health information among patients’ health care providers and the state’s community mental health centers.
• Cooler Temperatures Increase the Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  As outdoor winter temperatures drop and the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning increases, Kentuckians are urged to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning due to improper use of heating or cooking devices.