OFFICE CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE
REQUEST FOR BIDS
920 Richmond Road, Unit #1, Irvine, Kentucky 40336

Madison County Health Department requests sealed bids from interested parties for purchase of the office condominium property owned by the Madison County Board of Health at 920 Richmond Road, Unit #1, Irvine, Kentucky 40336. Bids will be accepted August 1 – August 31, 2022.

Complete version of the request for bids

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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

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What is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. At present, there are only two known cases of Monkeypox in Kentucky.

Symptoms of monkeypox can include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches and backache
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Chills
• Exhaustion
• A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus. The rash goes through different stages before healing completely. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks.

Sometimes, people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. Others only experience a rash.

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.

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

New Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

CDC’s new COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation calculator takes the stress out of deciding when, and for how long, people with COVID-19 and close contacts need to stay home, get tested, and wear a well-fitting mask.

The calculator provides important information about what precautions people with COVID-19 and their close contacts can take to protect loved ones and prevent COVID-19 in their communities.

This online, mobile-friendly calculator provides a simple, easy-to-use way to help people follow CDC’s Quarantine and Isolation guidance and get customized information that applies to their unique situation.

For your questions or specific concerns about COVID-19, you may still call our agency at (859) 623-7312.

MCHD continues to offer Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.  Please call (859) 623-7312 to schedule an appointment.

COVID-19 Test Sites in Madison County

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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.