Lexington-Fayette County Health Department LFCHD
Alison Power holds a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from University of Lynchburg and a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of Kentucky. Previously, Alison worked as a COVID-19 Investigator at Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and as a Substitute Teacher at Fayette County Public Schools. Currently, Alison is employed as an Internal Medicine physician at University of Kentucky Hospital.
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department LFCHD
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. We employ approximately 160 employees. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well. Values: We commit to being … Caring: We will treat our clients, community and coworkers with compassion and kindness. Accountable: We will do our best at all times and be accountable for our actions. Respectful: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Equitable: We will provide services and care equitably to all of our clients throughout the community. Service: We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed child care providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle-exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!