FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - The Barrington Independent and Assisted Living and Highlandspring Transitional Care Center of Ft. Thomas will host a community and professional health and wellness fair on Saturday April 27.

Medical professionals and community residents can participate in seminars that include a variety of topics including in-home care, medical supplies, life lines, diabetes care, heart health, pharmacy information, community services, stroke prevention, blood pressure and more.  Programs begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. at the 960 Highland Avenue campus.

            “Our hope is to bring awareness to the community about the aging process and what services and resources are available to the general public,” says Vice President Kim Majick.  “We will have programs for the general public and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits for medical professionals.”

ALEXANDRIA, KY (FOX19) - If you have diabetes, the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s diabetes program is offering a free class to learn more about the disorder.

The class is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Southern Campbell County Fire House, 1050 Race Track Road, Alexandria, Ky. Registration is required. A free lunch and a diabetes toolkit will be provided to those who attend.

Topics will include: what is diabetes, healthy eating, preventing complications and more. The classes will be led by a Registered Nurse/Certified Diabetes Educator and a Registered Dietitian from the Health Department.

To register for the April 6 class or for more information about the Health Department’s diabetes program, please call Joan Geohegan at 859.363.2115 or Julie Shapero at 859.363.2116.

KY (FOX19) - Having health insurance is an important factor in being able to get needed health care. Since 2008, the Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) has been tracking health opinions and the health status of adults in the state. KHIP is funded by The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

               Since KHIP began, people with higher incomes have consistently reported better health status. Nearly 6 in 10 Kentuckians living above 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) reported being in “excellent” or “very good” health since 2008. This compares with about 2 in 10 Kentuckians living below 100% FPL and about 3 in 10 living between 100% and 200% FPL. Kentucky is not alone.