Our Healthy Kentucky Home

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​The Our ​Healthy Kentucky Home campaign is a Team Kentucky initiative with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to engage and inspire Kentuckians on a personal journey of achievable health and wellness ​improvements through increased physical activity, improved nutritional health, and decreased social isolation through targeted interventions.​​

​​Kentucky Statistics

According to the 2023 America's Health Rankings, the UnitedHealth Foundation reported that the Commonwealth of Kentucky raked 41st for overall health. Additionally, the 2022 Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey reports that:​

  • 38% of citizens are obese
  • 26% do not engage in any non-work physical activity (i.e., exercise)
  • 45% eat fruit less than once per day
  • 20% eat vegetables less than once per day
  • 17% of adults smoke cigarettes (4th highest)

These factors contribute to health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancers, which diminish quality of li​fe and contribute to premature ​death.

January: Diabetes
During the month of January, the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on diabetes. ​According to the 2025 Kentucky Department for Public Health Diabetes Report, more than 480,000 Kentucky adults had diabetes in 2023​. Another 14% of Kentucky adults had prediabetes, which is a serious health condition that increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. ​By incorporating simple and achievable lifestyle changes into your daily routine, you have the power to prevent and manage diabetes. ​We encourage you to use the resources below to personalize the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign to meet your unique circumstances.​​

Diabetes Resources​

​Share Your Journey With Us

Tell us how you are personalizing the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign to meet your unique circumstances by emailing us at: ​OurHealthyKYHome@ky.gov​

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Promote Our Heal​thy Kentucky Home Today

​​​​Our Healthy Kentucky Home camp​aign materials are available to assist ​in communicating the importance of making health and wellness accessible through clear, simple and achievable lifestyle changes. We encourage you to share the resources provided here and join us in strengthening Our Healthy Kentucky Home. ​​

A Message from Dr. Stack​

Our Healthy Kentucky Home Campaign ​Packet​​

image of campaign poster Our Healthy Kentucky Home Campaign Poster​ -12x18 inches

Our Healthy Kentucky Home Campaign Poster-8.5x11 inches​​


Shar​able Messages 

Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help you prevent and manage diabetes. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. 


Healthy eating for prediabetes and diabetes not only helps to manage your blood sugar, it also helps you have a better relationship with food. Prevent and manage diabetes by choosing healthy foods for your table. Informed food choices are essential to living well. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more.


Along with your diet and medications, regular physical activity is an important part of managing diabetes or dealing with prediabetes. When you’re active, your cells become more sensitive to insulin so it works more effectively to lower your blood sugar. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.


​Being socially connected to others helps protect against chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Social connection can provide emotional encouragement, practical assistance with diabetes self-care tasks, and a sense of accountability, all of which can positively impact diabetes management. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more


Simplify healthy eating with the Diabetes Plate, a low-carb meal pattern designed to help you portion your plate and support your diabetes management. This simplified approach to meals is easy to customize to your food preferences. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. 


Exercise is an important part of diabetes treatment and can help with many aspects of health, including blood sugar control, weight management, cardiovascular health and muscle strength. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. #OurHealthyKYHome



Structured lifestyle change programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program have been proven to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through nutrition, physical activity and weight loss. Join a lifestyle change program to start feeling better and have more energy for the things you love. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. 


Kentucky has the 9th highest mortality rate from diabetes in the U.S. It is possible to reverse prediabetes and prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven, achievable lifestyle changes—such as losing a small amount of weight, making healthy eating choices and getting more physically active. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. ​


If you rely on diabetes maintenance prescriptions or supplies you may qualify to receive them at a lower cost. The Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) helps qualifying individuals identify sources of free and low-cost medications offered by pharmaceutical companies. To see if you qualify for prescription assistance, call the KPAP Hotline at 1-800-633-8100. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign

Contact Information

OurHealthyKYHome@ky.gov​​​