New Lexington comprehensive community health center will empower vulnerable Kentuckians 

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, the Commonwealth’s largest Christ-centered nonprofit addiction recovery organization, announced its partnership with Lexington Rescue Mission to launch a first-in-the-nation community health center for all Kentuckians, especially those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity or struggling with substance use disorder.   “We are thrilled to team up with Isaiah House to pioneer […]

OPINION: We’re getting great health care value here in Kentucky

By Nancy Galvagni and Kennan Wethington Health care comes with a substantial price tag, particularly in hospitals where skilled professionals and advanced technologies deliver innovative, lifesaving care every day.  Despite the significant investments required for such high-quality operations, Kentucky consistently delivers world-class health care at a great value, outperforming­ our neighboring states and much of […]

Revolutionary Kentucky-based opioid use disorder treatment device receives FDA approval

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, Kentucky’s largest community-focused nonprofit addiction treatment organization, is proud to announce its groundbreaking partnership with NET Recovery to offer NET Recovery’s proprietary neurostimulation therapy (NET®) in the Commonwealth. Recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the NET Device™ is an opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment […]

Two Kentucky elementary schools nationally recognized for protecting environment, educating students on sustainability

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Arlington Elementary School (Fayette County) and Robert D. Johnson Elementary School (Fort Thomas Independent) earned the U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) 2024 Green Ribbon Schools award for their creative efforts to lower utility costs and environmental impact, enhance health and wellbeing, and provide quality sustainability education. The Green Ribbon Schools initiative is […]

Innovative new community center connects Kentuckians with needed educational resources, workforce opportunities while combatting addiction 

Isaiah House leaders and community partners cut the ribbon on the Recovery Life Center in Harrodsburg.

 By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, Kentucky’s largest community-focused nonprofit addiction resource, proudly announced the opening of its Recovery Life Center in Harrodsburg, continuing the organization’s mission of offering help, hope and healing to the people of Kentucky. In addition to Isaiah House’s Harrodsburg campus, the Recovery Life Center is Kentucky’s newest community resource. […]

University of Pikeville, Anthem Medicaid launch Dental Rural Medicine Scholarship  

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky (Anthem) celebrated the launch of the Anthem Dental Rural Medicine Scholarship at UPIKE’s Tanner College of Dental Medicine today.   The new endowed scholarship will provide crucial financial support to dental students committed to practicing in rural […]

Food insecurity in Kentuckiana increases by more than 30%

By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Dare to Care Food Bank, Kentuckiana’s largest hunger relief network, released new data from Feeding America that mirrors increases in demand seen by local food pantries and partners. According to the annual Map the Meal Gap study, 167,950 people — nearly 13% of the region’s population — were food insecure […]

New community-focused mental health care resource opens in Hillview to save lives, restore families

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, Kentucky’s community-focused nonprofit network of mental health and addiction recovery resources, proudly announced the opening of its Real Hope Behavioral Health Center in Hillview Tuesday, continuing the organization’s mission of offering help, hope and healing to the people of Kentucky. Isaiah House is Kentucky’s largest non-profit addiction treatment […]

University of Kentucky selected as member of Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Investor Catalyst Hub network

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). UK Innovate, UK’s innovation, entrepreneurship and economic enterprise for University research, is leading the initiative […]

Lexington nonprofit tying haircuts to health

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky In many communities, the barbershop is more than just a place for a haircut. It’s a gathering place where stories are told, and information is exchanged. Project Ricochet, a community-based organization working diligently to increase equity in health care, hosted its first Barbershop Showcase and Public Health Fair at Lexington’s […]

Health, wellness and recovery resources in the Commonwealth

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentuckians have faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss, isolation, frustration and financial hardships that came after took a toll on the Commonwealth, which has resulted in harmful habits for many. Finding and utilizing resources to help with mental or behavioral health, […]

Maryhurst celebrates 180th anniversary of serving children and families in greatest need

By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Maryhurst, Kentucky’s oldest child welfare nonprofit, is celebrating 180 years of fulfilling its mission – to strengthen and empower children and families in greatest need. On Tuesday, February 6th, the organization brought together community leaders, volunteers, supporters and staff to celebrate the significant achievement of 180 years. “Celebrating 180 years […]