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Madison County Health Department

Immunization Records Online!

The Kentucky Department for Public Health is excited to announce that you can now access and print immunization records through the new Kentucky Immunization Registry (KYIR) Public Portal. To access the KYIR Public Portal and learn more visit: chfs.ky.gov/KDPHMyVaxRecord

Madison County Unsung Hero

April Whitaker, Ava Wright, Nikita Vundi, David Eastham, Juanih Campbell, Kelley McBride

Congratulations to our own Dave Eastham for receiving recognition as an "Unsung Hero" in Madison County. After seeking nominations from the public and Madison County institutions, the Register's Unsung Hero selection committee narrowed down the nominees to 15 finalists in seven categories (see link). The event was sponsored by The Richmond Register, Baptist Health Richmond, EKU Catering, and the Newby Country Store. A well-deserved honor!  https://yhoo.it/3BGzRj5

Monkeypox Information

For more information, check out the CDC's Frequently Asked Questions about Monkeypox.

Kentucky has a state-specific web site with a state hotline, (844)520-6670, for questions about available treatment and vaccines.

New and Updated Guidance for Those Testing Positive or Exposed to COVID-19

CDC’s COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation calculator

CDC’s Quarantine and Isolation guidance

COVID-19 Test Sites in Madison County

Harm Reduction/Syringe Exchange Program

Hours

Health Now Clinic, Richmond: Monday & Wednesday, 10AM-5PM, 234 E. Main St
Richmond Clinic: Tuesdays, 8AM-3PM, 214 Boggs Lane
Hope Café, Richmond: Tuesdays, 3-6PM, 214 Boggs Lane
Berea: Thursdays, 1-5PM, 1001 Ace Drive (off of Rash Road)

The Madison County Health Department operates a Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) to reduce the spread of blood borne diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV among people who inject drugs (PWID) by providing a scientifically proven public health service that adopts and utilizes the best practices established for harm reduction in this population.

Services at the SEP include:

• Clean injection equipment.
• Hepatitis C and HIV testing available at MCHD clinic locations.
• Hepatitis A vaccination is available at the SEP site. 
• Proper syringe disposal, including the expectation that participants will return used needles to the SEP for proper disposal.  
• A strict one-for-one exchange model will be employed that provides SEP participants with the same number of sterile syringes that the participant brings in for disposal. For example, if the participant disposes of 14 used syringes at the MCHRSEP, then she/he receives 14 new, sterile syringes in return.
• Referrals for those who request health services or treatment services.
• Free Narcan with training.