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01 May 2026
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 Consecutive Year of Decline in Overdose Deaths
Kentucky is continuing to make meaningful progress in addressing the overdose crisis, with newly released data showing a 22.9% decrease in overdose deaths in 2025—marking the fourth consecutive year of…
27 April 2026
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 participated in the 3-minute thesis competition. I also attended all student related sessions that day, and stayed for the duration of the conference.
Professional Background I am graduating (ed) with my Master's in Biostatistics from the University of Kentu…
31 March 2026
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 Association! Being given the opportunity to serve as President of this amazing organization is truly an honor, and something that I do not take lightly. I am excited to see what we as an organization can do over the next year, and I hope that you are as well…
17 February 2026
Member Spotlight - February, 2026
Laurie Larkin, BSPH, MPH Associate Professor - Eastern Kentucky University
Introduction I have served for the past 4 years on the KPHA Board of Directors.
Professional Background Laurie received her undergraduate degrees in Physical Education and Health Education from UW-River Falls, her master's degree in Exercise Physiology from UW-La Crosse, and her PhD in Health Promotion from Purdue Un…
28 January 2026
Member Spotlight - January, 2026
Dr. Stephanie Lokits, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Director of Clinical Services
Introduction I currently service as the Director of Clinical Services within the Division of Health Services for Louisville Metro Department for Public Health and Wellness. In this role, I provide high level oversight for multiple departments, including the Immunization Clinic, Specialty Clinic, Regional Tuberculosis Clinic…
11 December 2025
Member Spotlight - December, 2025
Tyler Caldwell Public Health Program Services Supervisor
Introduction Tyler currently serves on the Board of Directors and is an active member of the Communications Committee.
Professional Background Tyler received his Bachelor of Science in Public Health Master of Public Health from Eastern Kentucky University in 2016 and 2018 respectively. Tyler is a 2021 graduate of the Kentucky Populati…
12 November 2025
Member Spotlight - November, 2025
Lisa Cornett Pollock Chief Financial Officer - Lincoln Trail District Health Department & Treasurer - KPHA
Introduction I've had the pleasure to serve as the Treasurer of KPHA since 2010. I have been affectionally been given the title of historian.
Professional Background
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Business Administration - University of K…
08 August 2025
2025 KPHA-KY Annual Report
Dear Members and Partners of the Kentucky Public Health Association,
We are pleased to present you our Kentucky Public Health Association Annual Report. I encourage you to read this report in full and reflect on the opportunities we met this past year and those which remain available to us now.
Much good work has been done, yet challenges remain before us. Frankly, we continue to struggle with…