Laurel County Health Department

10/20/2026

Join the Laurel County Health Department 5210 challenge to limit recreational screen time to 2 hours or less per day. Limiting screen time helps you have more free time to enjoy family and friends and spend time outdoors.

Visit our webpage at: https://www.laurelcohealthdept.org/5210-initiative

10/20/2026

Today kicks off National Health Education Week! We would like to recognize our Health Educator, Christi Beaver. Christi works closely with our community partner organizations and local schools to provide a variety of health education opportunities. She also collaborates with our communications team to develop effective health education content for our social media and website. You will likely see Christi at community events on behalf of the LCHD. She does an awesome job and we are grateful to have her as part of our work family!

10/19/2026

Our Credible Mind Platform has a new look and feel. We hope you take a moment to check it out and start your mental wellbeing journey today! Laurel County Health in Motion Coalition

10/19/2026

https://lchd.crediblemind.com/topics/adhd?query=

10/19/2026

Help us assess the health and wellness needs of our community. This is the last week to submit photos for our Photovoice Project. Be sure to get your photos submitted by the deadline, October 23rd. (Elementary submissions have been extended to October 23rd as well).

There's an opportunity for all ages to participate. We have links for elementary ages (drawings), adolescents and adults to submit photos.

For more information visit our webpage: https://www.laurelcohealthdept.org/himc

View our promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1SunYS-Tk4

10/19/2026

Parents teach your teen driver to buckle up for every ride, every time. The 10% of unbuckled drivers and passengers account for almost 50% of crash deaths.

Does your teen always wear a seat belt? Join DriveitHOME for Nation...

10/18/2026

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24, 2026. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for teens 15-18 years old.

10/17/2026

October is National ADHD Awareness Month, and this fall we're turning our attention to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder itself: how it shows up, how it's often misunderstood, and what real support looks like.

ADHD affects focus, impulse control, and executive functioning in ways that touch work, relationships, and daily routines, and it doesn't look the same from person to person.

Learn common signs, understand the science behind the diagnosis, and explore practical strategies for managing symptoms at home and on the job. The aim is simple: replace misconceptions with clarity, so people living with ADHD feel understood rather than judged, and those around them know how to help.

https://lchd.crediblemind.com/lists/most-common-signs-and-symptoms-of-adhd

10/16/2026

Drive safe. Drive like your future depends on it.
See Kennedy's Story at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nCsbAk2aOw

10/16/2026

🩷🏃‍♀️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ONLY 3 DAYS UNTIL DASH FOR A CURE! 🏃‍♂️🩷

We are getting SO excited for the 4th Annual Dash For A Cure 5K / 1 Mile Fun Walk / Kids Dash! 💕 We can't wait to see our community come together for an afternoon filled with HOPE, LOVE, and PURPOSE! 🎀

🗺️ 5K & 1 MILE ROUTES
Check out the infographic for our race routes, turn-by-turn directions, and important information about water stops and restrooms. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the course before race day!

🎉 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
🩷 10:00 AM – Final Packet Pickup Opens
🎤 2:30 PM – Pre-Race Program Begins
🙏 2:35 PM – National Anthem & Prayer
🏃 2:40 PM – Kids Dash
🎀 2:45 PM – Breast Cancer Survivor March
🌟 2:50 PM – Inspiring Words by Survivor
📣 2:55 PM – Call to the Start Line
🏃‍♀️ 3:00 PM – 5K RACE BEGINS!
🚶‍♀️ 3:05 PM – 1 MILE FUN WALK BEGINS!
🏆 4:00 PM – Awards, Celebrations & Door Prizes!

💕 HAVEN'T REGISTERED YET? THERE'S STILL TIME! https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/London/DashForACure5K

We would LOVE for you to be part of this special day! You don't have to be a runner to make a difference. Walk with your family, bring your friends, create a team, or simply come out and show your support.

Every step we take represents someone fighting breast cancer, someone celebrating survivorship, or someone we hold close in our hearts. 💗

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 London Farmers Market – London, KY

🎀 Together We Rise – Hope In Every Step! 🎀

Let's fill the streets of London with PINK and show those affected by breast cancer that NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE! 🩷