This website is to encourage all Kentuckians to see their health care providers for well-care visits and to take step to stay healthy.
Health care providers are also important in encouraging all Kentuckians to participate in preventive healthcare services, such as well-care visits, immunizations and screenings. Health care providers also teach Kentuckians about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
The
Department for Medicaid Services encourages Kentuckians to learn more about the following:
Disease Management such as
Asthma,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),
Cardiovascular Disease,
Diabetes,
Obesity,
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle Immunizations for
Children (0-6 yrs),
Adolescents (7-18 yrs) and
Adults (+18 yrs)Preventive such as
Breast Cancer Screening,
Cervical Cancer Screening,
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer,
Coronary Artery Disease,
Lung Cancer,
Men's Screenings,
Minority Health,
Osteoporosis,
Ovarian Cancer,
Prostate Cancer Screening,
Stroke,
Women's ScreeningSpecial Health Issues such as
Mental Health, and
Substance AbuseBreast Feeding,
Tobacco Cessation
Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the fool you love. Rather, its about feeling great, having more energy and stabilizing your mood. The following resources will provide you simple tips and information to develop a healthy eating style.
Healthy Eating on a Budget