Health in the Hills

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy are joined by WIC Program Coordinator Jan Johnson to discuss the many services and benefits available through the WIC Program at the Pike County Health Department. Jan explains how WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) supports eligible families through nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other important...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy are joined by HANDS Program Manager Paula Compton to take a closer look at one of Kentucky’s most impactful early childhood support programs. Paula breaks down what the HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program is, who qualifies, and how it helps families build strong, healthy foundations from pregnancy through early childhood. Fr...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy are joined by Sgt. Kevin Belcher and Public Health Manager Laura Fraley for an important conversation on harm reduction and the growing presence of synthetic opioids in our communities. They break down what these substances are, why they’re so dangerous, and what steps are being taken locally to reduce harm and save lives. This episode focuses on aw...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy break down what you need to know as flu season ramps up, and they also dive into the continued presence of RSV and COVID in our communities. From symptoms and prevention to when it’s time to see a doctor, this episode covers the key information families need during peak respiratory illness season. And yes, if you’re looking for the video… it didn’t...

Health in the Hills returns with a timely holiday edition as Jeff and Tammy welcome back Environmental Health Director Jackie Cole for a deep dive into food safety during the busiest cooking season of the year. Jackie breaks down the essential practices that keep families safe, including the core mantra every kitchen should follow: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. From stopping cross-contaminatio...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy welcome Julie Chaney, the Smoking Cessation Coordinator at the Pike County Health Department. Julie shares valuable insight into the resources, support programs, and strategies available to help you quit nicotine products for good. Learn how the Health Department can guide you through every step of the quitting process — from personalized counseling...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy are joined by special guest Sandra May, a member of the Paint Pikeville Pink Race Committee and a breast cancer survivor. Sandra shares her inspiring story, what the annual race means to her, and how the community is coming together to raise awareness and support those battling breast cancer.  Tune in to hear about this year’s event details, how you...

On this week’s Health in the Hills Podcast, Jeff is joined once again by Tammy and Laura to talk about the Health Department’s new Resource Recovery Center. This center is designed to provide support and resources for individuals on the path to recovery, offering access to counseling, peer support, treatment referrals, and community programs.  Jeff, Tammy, and Laura discuss the services that will...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy welcome Jessica Anderson from the Pike County Health Department to talk about the life-saving power of CPR. From understanding the basics to learning where and how you can get trained locally, Jessica shares why quick action in an emergency can make all the difference. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply a concerned neighbor, this episode wi...

This week on Health in the Hills, Jeff and Tammy are joined by Jessica Blankenship for an important conversation about child safety in vehicles. From proper car seat installation to preventing heat-related accidents, Jessica shares expert advice and answers common questions parents and caregivers have when it comes to keeping children safe on the road.

In this episode of Health in the Hills, we dive into the Sex Education programs offered by the Pike County Health Department. Our special guest, Laura Fraley—Public Health Program Manager—joins us to break down what these programs cover, who they serve, and why open, honest conversations about sexual health matter more than ever in our communities. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community m...

In this episode of Health in the Hills, we sit down with Dr. Jill Keaton, Dean of the University of Pikeville's Tanner College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Keaton shares exciting insights into the growing partnership between the University of Pikeville and the Pike County Health Department, and how this collaboration is shaping the future of oral health in Eastern Kentucky. From expanding dental outrea...

This week Tammy and Jeff are joined by the Environmental Health Director Jackie Cole to talk about how the Health Department keeps you safe, whether it be getting a tattoo or grabbing a bite to eat and everything in between.

In the first episode of Health on the Hills we wanted to touch on a subject that far to much hits home. Harm Prevention and overdose cases have been high in Kentucky for far some time. Tammy and the Health Department are here to tell you about some of the ways that there are available to people who may be struggling with addiction before it's to late.