Franklin County Health Department

The Franklin County Health Department offers high-quality services delivered by knowledgeable and compassionate staff. We are here to serve, for the common good of Frankfort and Franklin County, Kentucky. This is done through leadership in the promotion of public health through environmental, clinic, home health and community education and outreach activities.

As always, we welcome suggestions on how we at the Franklin County Health Department can better serve you, our customer.

In the news...

We have plenty of Seasonal Flu and H1N1 vaccine available. These vaccines are available at our Clinic (100 Glenns Creek Road) on a walk-in basis.
Still need more information about Season Flu and H1N1? Go to www.Flu.gov
February is Heart Health month...CLICK HERE for more info. Also be sure check out several "heart healthy" educational events listed below!

Upcoming events and activities...

Feb 6th : Diabetes Cooking Class 6-7pm @ Public Health Center. The topic is "Protecting your heart- reduce the risk". Registration is HIGHLY encouraged. To register via email, CLICK HERE
Feb 9th: Informational meeting about our upcoming "Growing Stronger Strength Training Program". The program is a free, 12-week weight lifting program for the middle-aged and older adults. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm beginning March 9th @ Public Health Center. For more info call 564-5559 or to inquire via email CLICK HERE. Class size is limited. Registration for the program will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
Feb 11th: Educational sessions "Matters of the Heart" by Kathy Dively, Nurse Practitioner. Join us for information about heart health. Sessions are every half hour starting at 11:30am in our Business Office conference room at 100 Glenns Creek Rd. Bring a brown bag lunch; drinks and fruit will be provided. There is no charge for the class but registration is required by Feb 9th. To register via email CLICK HERE or call 564-5559. Be sure to wear something red and you could be a winner!!
Feb 19th: Bean Soup Luncheon to benefit Frankfort's Emergency Food Pantry's building fund. Cost is $5/person. Event will be held at VFW on 2nd Street.
Feb 25th: Women's Health: "Getting to the Heart of the Matter" (sponsored by the Franklin County Extension Service and the Franklin County Health Department) with guest speaker Kathy Dively, Nurse Practitioner. Presentation will be held at the Franklin County Coopertive Extension Office, 101 Lakeview Court. For more information or to register contact Tamera Thomas at 695-9035 or CLICK HERE. A light meal will be served.