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# Other Adult Health Services

Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Treatment

Sexually Transmitted Diseases are serious, sometimes painful illnesses that can damage sexual and reproductive organs, cause sores, and destroy other organs or cause death if left untreated. Most STDs can be cured. If you are concerned, health department staff offers confidential counseling and treatment for a variety of STDs, including syphilis, gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Although it may be embarrassing, it is important to get tested and treated so that you do not give the infection to someone else.

HIV Screening

People with HIV are living longer, fuller lives because they are being tested early and start treatment quickly. If you are concerned, the health department offers anonymous or confidential testing and counseling so that you can learn your status. We can also refer you to medical care and support services. It is important to be tested to protect your health and so that you do not give HIV to someone else.

A complete list of HIV/AIDS law/regulation in Kentucky can be found at http://www.chfs.ky.gov/dph/epi/HIVAIDS/resources/

Tuberculosis Testing

TB is an airborne disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a germ that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other organs. People who are infected with TB do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and are not contagious until they can no longer fight off the bacteria. Infection will cause the person to have a positive skin test reaction; at that time the person should start preventive therapy to keep from developing active TB disease.

The Health Department helps citizens receive screening and testing for tuberculosis (TB). Many jobs require TB tests from employees. If a test is positive, the Health Department helps that person and all of their contacts receive treatment and further testing. Children entering school for the first time may require a TB Test if they have recently immigrated from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, or countries with high rates of tuberculosis.

Immunizations

Immunizations are not just for kids! Whether a young adult, middle-aged adult, or senior citizen, we all need immunizations to keep us and our families healthy. Getting vaccinated protects us from getting sick. It also helps us protect our loved ones, especially infants and those with chronic disease or who are immune compromised, by preventing their exposure to illnesses like the flu, whooping cough, or mumps. The specific immunizations you need as an adult are determined by factors such as your age, lifestyle, high-risk conditions, type and locations of travel, and previous immunizations. Throughout your adult life, you will need immunizations to get and maintain protection against disease and maintain health.

Nutrition/Medical Nutrition Therapy

Many health conditions can be improved or healed when citizens get information and support to change their eating habits. Medical nutrition therapy is counseling by a nutrition professional to help you create a healthier lifestyle. Counseling includes an individualized food and activity plan that takes into consideration an individual's personal preferences, the influence of medications, current health and family health history, appropriate types of physical activity and any eating problems. Medical nutrition therapy is available for people with or without insurance. Besides individual counseling, RD/LDs or CNs also provide group nutrition education that may include speaking to a high school class about eating disorders, conducting grocery store tours to view healthy food choices, food demonstrations and cooking classes or working weight loss support groups.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Guidelines

KRS 310 - Dietitians and Nutritionists