National Stroke Awareness Month began in May 1989 and was created to promote public awareness and reduce the incidence of stroke in the United States. While many things have changed for the better in the last 32 years around stroke care, no one at the time of its creation could […]
Community Health
Kentuckiana Health Collaborative Launches Healthcare Equity Advisory Committee and Learning Series
In the United States, significant racial disparities exist for health outcomes and life expectancy. Many of these disparities can be linked to the political and social structures and values that exist in our country that have long-rooted histories of racism. These structures and values result in disparities around health-promoting resources such as food, income, housing, environmental quality, and more. Our […]
Building Bridges to Better Health During National Public Health Week
This week marks National Public Health Week (NPHW). Organized annually by the American Public Health Association, NPHW works to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners on public health issues facing our country. Amid a pandemic, it is apparent now more than ever the importance of public health. This year’s campaign […]
Reflecting on a Year of Beginnings and Endings on the Anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s Death
A year ago today, Breonna Taylor’s life ended, when she was killed in her Louisville home; the same day I left to travel to my mom’s to begin the end of her life as she knew it. Two days before that, the WHO organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic […]
Acknowledging Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Care during American Heart Month
(Note: This blog post was written by Michael Imburgia, MD, Cardiologist and Founder of Have a Heart Clinic. Have a Heart Clinic provides free cardiovascular care to those at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. February is American Heart Month, and as awareness is raised about preventing heart […]
How Gilda’s Club Threw Me an Emotional Lifeline After Cancer
(NOTE: This guest blog post was written by Ron Cooper. Ron Cooper attends Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana where they provide support for families living with cancer; men, women, and children, any type of cancer, any stage, survivorship and bereavement; all at no cost to participants. For more information please call 502-583-0075 […]
National Influenza Vaccination Week Highlights Ongoing Importance of Flu Vaccination
Every year, flu season occurs during the fall and winter in the United States. It is recommended that everyone six months and older receive a flu vaccine yearly to protect themselves from the virus. Flu vaccination can help reduce the severity of flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed obligations as […]
Grieving the Loss of My Mother and My Caregiver Title
Eleven years ago, I gained the title of caregiver, when my mom was diagnosed with late stage ovarian cancer. As a mother of young children, I also gained the distinction of being part of the sandwich generation, caring for both children and aging parents at the same time. In the […]
Employer Cohort Convenes on Addressing Opioid Misuse and Pain
From November 2019 to April 2020, the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative convened a group of 22 employers to collaborate and take a deep dive into how they can support their employees and business in the prevention, treatment, and recovery from opioid misuse and disorder, and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of […]
