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Your Community's Public Health Partner in Lexington
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department operates with a clear mission to help Lexington achieve optimal wellness. Our vision drives us toward establishing Lexington as one of the nation's healthiest communities. We uphold core values of caring, accountability, respect, equity, and service in all our operations. Through strategic planning guided by our Board of Health, we deliver comprehensive public health initiatives addressing disease prevention, health education, and community wellness programs.Our team of dedicated professionals provides critical services ranging from immunizations and infectious disease control to harm reduction and maternal-child health support. We maintain financial transparency through annual reporting while actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across all our programs and workforce development initiatives.
Services
Immunizations
Harm Reduction
Health Education
Disease Control
Maternal Health
Environmental Health
Emergency Preparedness
Nutrition Services
School Health
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive public health services including immunizations and disease prevention programs
- Our harm reduction program provides life-saving naloxone distribution and syringe exchange services
- We deliver specialized maternal-child health support through our HANDS home visitation program
- Our team includes award-winning public health professionals like APRN of the Year Trenna Vandergrift
- We maintain 24/7 disease reporting capabilities for urgent public health concerns
Services
Immunizations
We provide essential immunization services to protect community health through our Public Health Clinic. Our program includes routine vaccinations for children and adults, seasonal flu shots, and specialized immunizations for disease prevention. Services are available by appointment for uninsured/underinsured individuals and those with Medicaid.
Harm Reduction
Our harm reduction program offers comprehensive services to minimize risks associated with substance use. We provide naloxone distribution and training, syringe exchange services, confidential HIV/hepatitis testing, and treatment referrals. The program operates with evidence-based practices to improve community health outcomes and prevent disease transmission.
HANDS Program
This voluntary home visitation program supports expectant parents and families with newborns through personalized guidance and education. Our trained staff provides child development resources, parenting skills training, and health education during pregnancy and the child's first two years of life.
Disease Control
We monitor and manage reportable diseases within Fayette County through comprehensive surveillance and response systems. Our services include outbreak investigation, contact tracing, and public health interventions for conditions like West Nile Virus, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections.
Environmental Health
Our environmental health division ensures community safety through restaurant inspections, mosquito control programs, and rabies prevention initiatives. We manage public health risks related to food safety, water quality, and vector-borne diseases through proactive monitoring and community education.
People
Trenna Vandergrift
APRN of the Year Award Recipient
Recognized for outstanding contributions to public health nursing, Trenna brings extensive experience in community health initiatives and patient care to our team.
Clark Bradshaw
Content Author
Manages communication and public information initiatives for the health department with over 5 years of experience in public health outreach.
Questions
What public health services are available for uninsured residents?
We offer immunizations, disease testing, and health education programs for uninsured and underinsured individuals through our Public Health Clinic.
How can I access harm reduction resources?
Our harm reduction program provides naloxone training, syringe exchange services, and substance use disorder referrals at our main facility during specified hours.
What maternal-child health programs do you offer?
The HANDS program provides free home visitation services for expectant parents and families with newborns through our maternal health division.
How does the department handle disease outbreaks?
Our epidemiology team monitors reportable diseases and implements control measures for conditions like West Nile Virus and tuberculosis outbreaks.
What environmental health services are provided?
We conduct restaurant inspections, manage mosquito control programs, and provide rabies prevention services for Lexington residents.
How can I schedule a flu shot appointment?
Flu shots are available by same-day appointment Monday-Thursday from October 1-June 30 for qualifying individuals at our Public Health Clinic.
Reviews (7)
Lola Lola
Aug 15, 2021
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Waited over an hour on the phone just to be told I need to go to the building to get a replacement WIC card. They should just have that info on the useless website.
Johnna Loman
Apr 10, 2021
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Was placed on quarantine after being exposed to covid. Was exposed on Wednesday, did not receive any word from health dept until following MONDAY. Was then placed on a longer quarantine order. Never received my quarantine order through email so called the health dept. Lady who answered was RUDE. ZERO customer service skills, zero empathy after telling them I was on the verge of losing my job due to them never sending the quarantine order and my job didn't believe my word of mouth.
So thank you Lexington health dept for making this an even more stressful time! This lady 1000000% needs to be fired or retrained bc after my experience I spoke to others who could identify the lady but just my experience bc they received the same treatment from her. UNACCEPTABLE.
So thank you Lexington health dept for making this an even more stressful time! This lady 1000000% needs to be fired or retrained bc after my experience I spoke to others who could identify the lady but just my experience bc they received the same treatment from her. UNACCEPTABLE.
Corinne Lyonette
Mar 30, 2019
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How hard is it to answer the phone when someone calls? Or better yet, how hard is it to call someone up to your window to make an appointment? I should NOT be waiting for 15 minutes (probably would have been longer if I did not leave when I did) JUST to set up an appointment for my kids to get WIC.
B. Barbour
May 15, 2018
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The Health Equity and Education team stands as a shining example of what a department can do when its employees are engaged in meaningful projects and care about their impact on the community. I was fortunate enough to assist them as a volunteer with an awareness project some time ago. I got to witness firsthand how they conduct themselves and educate the public pursuant to their ongoing mission. I believe Fayette county is very lucky to have this core group that takes such immense pride in their work!
Lindsey Catherine Mullis
Apr 22, 2018
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I am so grateful for the resources made available! I have reserved numerous educational props and taken advantage of several programs offered and met with some wonderful, well educated, and passionate people that have partnered with me to really broaden my reach in creating positive impact for health of the individuals I work with.
SaltyClan
Apr 11, 2018
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The health education department (CCHC) is a vital component of our community. Educating and empowering our citizens to take control of their health!
Kevin Jones
Feb 27, 2018
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I've always gotten great service through dental. Never wait to long for doctor after appointment time.
