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CHFS Community is an award-winning podcast featuring ordinary people doing extraordinary work at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Hosted by Secretary Eric Friedlander and produced by Julianne Hatton, you'll hear inspirational stories from the people who serve every Kentuckian in some way. Join our community so you'll never miss an episode and tell your friends about the show. Until next time, stay healthy Kentucky!

Mar 25, 2025

Playing football in his youth, Sam Flynn learned the importance of teams – each person performing their assignments in tandem toward a greater goal. Flynn applied the lessons learned on the gridiron in Northern Kentucky to his role as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office for Medical Cannabis. Flynn discusses...


Mar 5, 2025

Growing up on a Franklin County farm taught Grant Gillion lessons in the value of hard work and being ready for what the day brings. Today, preparedness is at the core of his work. Gillion serves as Manager for Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch in the Department for Public Health – an important response team...


Feb 20, 2025

For Dr. Stephanie Rose and Gina Brien, the health of Kentucky women is a central concern. Rose is director of the Division of Women’s Health, working with Brien – assistant director of the Department for Public Health – to ensures promote women's health education, navigate access to care and provide access to...


Jan 13, 2025

For their respective Kentucky communities, Vickie Flynn and Graham Temple are community resources. Graham is a kynector based in Owensboro; Vickie is a kynector based in Covington. Each day, they walk people through the process of applying for health care programs, SNAP and other benefits, assistance and resource...