Nine community health champions recognized by WellCare of Kentucky, received grant for their organization
By Abuzar Iqbal, Building Kentucky On September 20, 2023, WellCare of Kentucky hosted its fourth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The award honors individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes, and supporting community wellbeing. Gov. Andy Beshear attended and spoke at […]
EKU and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky Announce Expansion of Rural Medicine Scholarship
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Carsen Bryant, Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky came together have announced the expansion of the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship. The endowment helps grow the number of frontline health care workers in the eastern region of the […]
Louisville Congressman Morgan McGarvey tours Dare to Care facility ahead of 2023 Farm Bill renewal
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville) toured Dare to Care’s Louisville facility and got a firsthand look at its day-to-day operations ahead of the Farm Bill renewal this December. McGarvey plans to propose an increase in nutrition programming for the 2023 Farm Bill, using Dare to Care as an example for how […]
Louisville Orchestra finishes July portion of statewide “In Harmony” tour, prepares for September leg
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Music Director Teddy Abrams and members of the Louisville Orchestra recently concluded the second leg of “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour.” The July portion of the tour included performances in Ashland, Newport, Glasgow, Somerset and Bardstown. Made possible through a budget appropriation from the Kentucky General Assembly, “In Harmony” […]