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Breathe Better Kentucky: New Campaign by KMA, KFMC and Anthem Foundation Focuses on Lung Health Issues, Disparities Amid COVID-19

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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Thats why the Kentucky Medical Association, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care, and the Anthem Foundation are launching Breathe Better Kentucky, a year-long, multimedia public health campaign that aims to educate all Kentuckians on lung health issues and encourage visiting with a physician to discuss specific concerns.

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  • Thats why the Kentucky Medical Association, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care, and the Anthem Foundation are launching Breathe Better Kentucky, a year-long, multimedia public health campaign that aims to educate all Kentuckians on lung health issues and encourage visiting with a physician to discuss specific concerns.
  • will speak with researchers, experts, advocates, and survivors who reveal eye-opening information that challenges basic assumptions about lung health.
  • Were excited about the opportunity to work with the Anthem Foundation to shed more light on lung health through the Breath Better Kentucky campaign, said KMA President and pulmonologist Neal Moser, M.D.
  • Its time to Breathe Better, Kentucky, and make improving our lung health a priority this year, said Dr. Moser.

Kentuckians Urged to Update Vaccines Following Drop in Immunization Rates During Pandemic

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Disparities persist between Medicaid beneficiaries and Kentuckians with private insurance in terms of immunization rates, noted Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

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  • Disparities persist between Medicaid beneficiaries and Kentuckians with private insurance in terms of immunization rates, noted Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
  • Immunization Awareness Month is the ideal time to take actions that lead to closing this gap.
  • During a time when so much seems out of our control, boosting vaccination rates is something we can accomplish together.
  • Jacqueline Coleman also supports the campaign: "During this time of upheaval and uncertainty, there's one thing we know for sure: Vaccines work.