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Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) Health Information Page
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 Screening
Special Health Issues
such as
Mental Health
, and
Substance Abuse
Breast Feeding
,
Tobacco Cessation
Special Health Issues
Breastfeeding
The CDC Guide to Strategies to Support Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies
More Breastfeeding Resources
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Tobacco Cessation
Smoking Related Health Conditions
Within 20 Minutes of Quitting
How to Quit
What you need to know about Tobacco to Talk to your Teen
Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults
Additional Support for Tobacco Cessation
Department for Medicaid Services Tobacco Cessation page
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle
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.
Create Your Own Personalized 28 Days Meal Plan
Cutting Calories
Four Simple Steps for Food Safety
Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resource Center
Quick reference for healthier recipes
Healthy Eating on a Budget
30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Fruit and Vegetable Budget
Plan, Shop and Prepare Healthy Meals
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