Health Department Puts Emphasis on Services During "Cover the Uninsured Week"

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Updated: 1:28 AM Mar 16, 2010 Health Department Puts Emphasis on Services During "Cover the Uninsured Week" This week is "Cover the Uninsured Week" and the Barren River District Health Department wants you to be aware of the resources available to you. Posted: 11:25 PM Mar 15, 2010

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This week is "Cover the Uninsured Week" and the Barren River District Health Department wants you to be aware of the resources available to you.

The health department offers many services at no charge, or at a reduced fee based on income.

Some of those include the Women's, Infant and Children supplemental food program, breast and cervical cancer screenings and immunizations.

For more information on services, you can call the health department at 270-781-8039.

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