A new data report from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) shows a steady increase in emergency department (ED) visits related to cannabis use among Kentucky residents between 2018 and 2024, with some of the steepest rises occurring among children and adolescents.
A new data report from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) reveals a sharp increase in emergency department (ED) visits related to e-cigarette dependence and nicotine toxicity among Kentucky residents between 2018 and 2024, with some of the steepest rises occurring among youth and young adults.
During her time at CPH, Brummett completed her practicum with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, an experience that resulted in the offer of a full-time role. Today, she serves as the department’s Accreditation and Performance Management Coordinator, a position that allows her to help shape internal systems and drive measurable improvements in public health at the local level.
The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), part of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, has launched the Kentucky Injury-Free Academy (KIFA), a new initiative designed to support local teams in developing and strengthening community-based violence prevention strategies.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health has launched the Big Blue Public Health Illumination seminar series, a new initia
