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!


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Lexington-Fayette County Health Department LFCHD

Dr. Joel McCullough

Kala Adams

Jeanette Hart

David Peterson

Matthew Bone

The Health and Safety Team at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) focuses on protecting and improving public health through a variety of specialized roles. The team conducts school health assessments, manages emergency preparedness, inspects environmental health conditions, responds to pandemics, investigates infectious diseases, and coordinates epidemiological studies. This multidisciplinary team is essential in mitigating health risks and ensuring a safe and healthy community for all residents.

Health and Safety Team

Human Resources and Coordination

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Human Resources and Coordination