--- title: "Welcome" description: "" url: "https://kpha-ky.org/" date: "2026-06-12T20:16:59+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- smartslider3[5] # About Us The **Kentucky Public Health Association, Inc.** was organized in 1949 as a nonprofit, independent, voluntary organization. KPHA holds a strong stance on important legislative matters at local, regional, and state levels. We organize and support various workshops, seminars, and conferences that contribute to the personal and professional advancement of our members and other engaged individuals. Additionally, we are proud to be affiliated with the American Public Health Association. Our mission focuses on fostering healthy communities by engaging in advocacy, providing education, and demonstrating leadership. For additional details, see the information provided below. - [Our Membership Application/Renewal Brochure](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/documents/about/Membership-Brochure.pdf) - [Our Strategic Plan for 2023-2028](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/documents/about/Strategic-Plan-2023-2028.pdf) ![](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/images/core/apha.svg)Kentucky Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels. APHA champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. With our broad-based member community and 150-year perspective, we influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. Learn more at [www.apha.org](https://www.apha.org/). # Latest News [ ![](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/images/news/news-02.jpg)### Kentucky Overdose Deaths Down 22.9% in 2025 Marking four consecutive years of progress statewide driven by harm reduction and expanded access to care. Featured Story: Kentucky Reports Fourth… Read more ](https://kpha-ky.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:kentucky-overdose-deaths-down-22-9-in-2025&catid=33) [ ![](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-04-24-thumbnail.webp)### Member Spotlight - April, 2026 Ethan Heck Biostatistics Intern. Introduction I am a student member of KPHA and attended the 2026 student day. While at student day, I participate… Read more ](https://kpha-ky.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231:member-spotlight-april-2026&catid=33) [ ![](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-03-31-conference.webp)### 2026 Letter from the KPHA President KPHA Members, It is hard to believe that another year has passed and that we have started the 2026-2027 year for the Kentucky Public Health Associat… Read more ](https://kpha-ky.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229:2026-letter-from-the-kpha-president&catid=33) # Share Your Wins — Your Success Is Our Success ![](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/images/core/success.webp) [ SHARE YOUR STORY ](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KPHASuccessStoryReportingForm) Great work is happening every day across our local health departments, institutions, and communities—and we want to help share those stories. We invite members to [submit success stories that highlight the impact of your work](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AgentisManagement1/KPHASuccessStoryReportingForm). Whether it’s a completed project, a new initiative, a humanitarian effort, a community partnership, or a meaningful milestone, your experiences deserve to be recognized and celebrated. Your wins are our wins. By sharing your story, you help showcase the value of public health work, inspire fellow members, and amplify the collective impact we are making across the state. If you or your team have a success story to share, we would love to hear it. Submissions of all sizes are welcome—big or small, each one matters. Let’s celebrate the incredible work being done in our communities. 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