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From the CHFS News Room

Public Health Takes Extra Measures to Protect Kentucky’s Food Supply
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Warm weather means harvest time for a host of delicious fruits and vegetables, encouraging Kentuckians to add more produce to their diets. With the added emphasis on agriculture, popularity of farmers’ markets and recent concerns related to foodborne illness and food contamination, the Kentucky Department for Public Health wants to assure the public of its critical role in Kentucky farm production and post-production processes that help to ensure a safer food supply.
How to Beat the Heat
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
With the summer heat predicted to peak this week, issues like overexertion, heat stroke and dehydration have become important public health concerns.
Public Health, Fish and Wildlife Release Advisories for Ohio River Fish Consumption
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and the Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources today issued fish consumption advisories for the Ohio River.

Last Updated 8/6/2008