News & Events
Community Service
As always, community service is a big part of our profession! Below are listed only a few of the many current projects and programs going on around the state and the world. If you have a program for which you would like to include information, contact Melissa Nathanson at Melissa@kyda.org or 502-489-9121.Please purchase our new specialty license plate, promoting oral health in the state of Kentucky!
The initial cost is $44.00, which includes a donation of $10.00 to the Kentucky Dental Foundation to help support community service projects like SmileKentucky!. The $10.00 donation is optional. The new plates will be available on January 1, 2008 and must must be purchased through your local Kentucky Vehicle License Bureau.
This is YOUR chance to support and bring to the public's eye, good oral health in Kentucky.
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Future Kentucky RAM Projects...
Pike County, KY......June 11-12, 2011
Somerset, KY......September 17-18, 2011
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Health Kentucky & Kentucky Physicians Care Program
What is Health Kentucky and what can it do for me?
Health Kentucky is the umbrella program that includes the Kentucky Physicians Care (KPC). It is a voluntary network of Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacies, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Health Kentucky is not associated with or is it a part of the Medicaid or Medicare Programs.
Health Kentucky was designed to aide those Kentuckians who do not qualify for Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance. It is designed for minor, acute care and NOT EMERGENCIES. Since 1984 over 300,000 Kentuckians have been served. Health Kentucky, Inc. relies upon private donations and grants to fund its various programs and services.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for Health Kentucky/KPC program are:
* Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Kentucky resident between the ages of 18-64.
* Applicant cannot have any health insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance or disability(SSI).
* Income level for applicant's household must be at or below the Federal poverty guideline. Applicant's resources must be less than $2,000.00. This can be determined when completing the application.
Health Kentucky /KPC Cannot:
* Pay Past Medical Bills
* Assist with prescriptions other than those approved for our program.
* It does not aid with motor vehicle accidents or work related injuries.
* Does not pay for any diagnostic testing, procedures or surgeries.
* Assist with disability determination.
Apply at Your Local DCBS Office or Call Our Hotline for Information:
1-800-633-8100
Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacies and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.
Participating Pharmaceutical Manufacturers:
Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Merck and Pfizer.
Donations and volunteers are always needed to help those Kentuckians who qualify for the program.
Health Kentucky, Inc. is a non-private, non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization.
Visit Our Website for Additional Information:
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american cancer society making strides against breast cancer
The American Cancer Society’s 13th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer non-competitive, family-friendly, 5K walk will take place on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 1:00 p.m. The walk begins and ends at the
