Division of Prevention and Quality Improvement
Established in December 2006, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) Division of Prevention and Quality Improvement (DPQI) is the cornerstone of state public health efforts to address chronic disease through prevention and assuring health care access for the underserved population. The DPQI provides the organizational focus for DPH to bridge the gap from research, discovery and development to delivery to improve the health status of Kentuckians.
The Division consists of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Care Access.
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Chronic Disease Branch |
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The Chronic Disease Prevention Branch is responsible for a number of statewide initiatives supported primarily with federal grant funds. The branch administers the Adult Preventive Health Program, the Kentucky Arthritis Program, the Comprehensive Cancer Program, the Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program. These efforts aim to have an impact on large segments of the population and bring about changes in the health and social systems of the state at all levels by motivating and helping people live healthier lifestyles, preventing and controlling chronic conditions.
Learn more about the Chronic Disease Prevention Branch and its programs.
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Health Care Access Branch |
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The Health Care Access Branch focuses on access to primary care for the citizens of Kentucky and houses the State's Primary Care Office. This branch administers programs relating to medical, dental and mental health primary care that impact the poor and uninsured.
Learn more about Health Care Access Branch programs.
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