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, health promotion, assuring a competent workforce, continuous quality/performance improvement 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 four branches: Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Care Access, Health Promotions and Public Health Improvement.
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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 different sections:
- Health Promotion Section
- Disease Management Section
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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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Public Health Improvement Branch |
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The Public Health Improvement Branch focuses on improving the quality of the practice of public health through implementation of policies that assure the system can protect the safety and health of Kentuckians, performing quality improvement site visits to local health departments and providing technical assistance to local health agencies and the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The Public Health Improvement Branch is also responsible for maintaining the Public Health Practice Reference.
Learn more about Public Health Improvement Branch programs.
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Health Promotion Branch |
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The mission of the Health Promotion Branch is to educate the public on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. By adopging healthy lifestyles, individuals not only increase the length of their life, but the quality of life they are able to lead.
The Health Promotions branch contains several programs that directly focus on healthy living. These include:
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Osteoporosis Program
Physical Activity Program
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program
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