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Learn more about the risks of poor air quality as well and check your community air quality index (AQI) at AirNow.gov

Its Air Quality Awareness Week! Adults breathe in an average of 2,000 gallons of air each day. For more information on how to protect your health from poor air quality visit: cdc.gov/air/default.htm

Caption: Extreme heat is a serious concern during the spring and summer months. The CDC’s Heat and Health Tracker local heat and health information so communities can better respond to extreme heat events. Check out the tracker here: ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/h…

Asthma is one of the most common, life-long chronic diseases. Avoid these triggers to reduce your chances of experiencing an asthma attack. For more information on available asthma data, click here: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics/asthma/…

Air quality standards tell us if the current level of pollution in the air is harmful to our health. You can learn more about air quality on KY Tracking’s new website here: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics/air-qua…

KY Tracking’s online maps page can give users a wealth of information on various environmental topics including: access and functional needs, social vulnerability, radon and several others. Check it out here: healthtracking.ky.gov/data-portal/Pa…

KY Tracking’s mini-grant initiative supported the development and implementation of local initiatives related to environmental health. You can learn more information about the mini-grant projects on KY Tracking’s website: healthtracking.ky.gov/data-portal/Pa…

: Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take to protect your health and safety. Learn more about tornado safety on the CDC’s website: cdc.gov/disasters/torn…

Its National Public Health Week! This week recognizes public health contributions and promotes public health awareness. You can learn more about public health in your community by visiting KY Tracking’s website: healthtracking.ky.gov

This is true! You can talk to your local health department about testing paint in your home if you have an older house. For more information on childhood lead poisoning, check out KY Tracking’s website: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics/childho…

Don’t let ticks get the upper hand! Check your body for ticks often when outdoors this spring. To learn more about the most common tickborne diseases in Kentucky, check out Kentucky Tracking’s tickborne disease story map here: ky-dph.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/i…

This week is National Poison Prevention Week! There are many harmful poisons around us. It is important to be familiar with them and know what to do in the event of an accidental poisoning. To learn more about poison prevention tips, visit: poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-you-can-d…

It is important to know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. To learn more about preparing for a tornado, visit the CDC’s tornado preparedness page here: cdc.gov/tornadoes/safe…

Flooding can occur at any time and can have a major impact on your home and family. You can learn more about extreme precipitation days in Kentucky by checking out KY Tracking’s website: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics/Climate…

It’s National Nutrition Month! Good nutrition is essential to keeping current and future generations of children healthy across a lifespan. To learn more about proper nutrition and why it matters, check out the CDC’s website: cdc.gov/nutrition/php/…

Access and Functional Needs (AFN) refers to individuals with and without disabilities, who may need additional assistance because of any condition that may limit their ability to act in an emergency. Check out KY Tracking's AFN maps here: healthtracking.ky.gov/data-portal/Pa…

Check out KY Tracking’s website to read about success stories that impact public health throughout the Commonwealth: healthtracking.ky.gov/Tracking-in-Ac…

There is nothing more attractive than being prepared for an emergency at any time. View CDC preparedness response information here: cdc.gov/environmental-…

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is no joke. It is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you. Learn more about CO and view unintentional poisoning data on KY Tracking's website: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics/co-pois…

Love might make your heart skip a beat, but so can heart disease! Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about 1 in 4 deaths? Learn more about heart disease and view data on KY Tracking's website: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics/heart/P…