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KY scores 8 out of 10 in health preparedness State's ability to meet National Health Emergencies meets eight of 10 criteria used by Trust for America's Health From KY Health and Human Services Cabinet FRANKFORT, KY, December 18, 2009 - A new report released by the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) ranks Kentucky as achieving a score of eight out of 10 criteria used to measure states' preparedness to respond to public health emergencies and acts of bioterrorism. "We should all be proud of the ongoing, collaborative efforts among state and local public health agencies, hospitals, emergency management, homeland security and many other partners that have allowed Kentucky to obtain this level of preparedness to deal with health-related emergencies," said Gov. Steve Beshear. "This cooperation will only grow as we continue to work to ensure that Kentucky is ready and able to respond to all types of emergencies." "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism - 2009" examined 10 key indicators to gauge state preparedness and determine America's overall readiness to respond to public health emergencies and bioterrorist attacks. This is the fifth year that TFAH conducted a review of bioterrorism and public health preparedness. Only eight states received a score of nine out of 10 indicators, and no states received a score of 10. Last year, Kentucky received a score of seven out of 10 indicators. "The findings from this year's report show that public health agencies in the Commonwealth continue to provide essential prevention and preparedness services that are needed to protect the health of safety of Kentuckians," said Janie Miller, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Kentucky's successful all-hazards planning for public health response to the 2009 winter ice storm was highlighted in this year's report. The report focused on these indicators:
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