Protecting Kentuckians Through

Prevention


Safe Kentucky unites communities, researchers, and policymakers to reduce unintentional injuries
and save lives across the Commonwealth.

EXPLORE RESOURCES

Comprehensive Injury Prevention

We address the leading causes of unintentional injury death and
disability across every age group and community in Kentucky.

Overdose Prevention

Advancing evidence-based interventions to address Kentucky's substance use crisis and save lives.

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Overdose Prevention

Advancing evidence-based interventions to address Kentucky's substance use crisis and save lives.

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Falls Prevention

Reducing fall-related injuries among older Kentuckians through community programs and home safety initiatives.

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Falls Prevention

Reducing fall-related injuries among older Kentuckians through community programs and home safety initiatives.

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Traffic Safety

Partnering with agencies to reduce motor vehicle crash injuries through education, engineering, and enforcement.

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Traffic Safety

Partnering with agencies to reduce motor vehicle crash injuries through education, engineering, and enforcement.

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Youth Safety

Equipping educators, parents, and youth with tools to prevent injuries in schools, sports, and everyday life.

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Youth Safety

Equipping educators, parents, and youth with tools to prevent injuries in schools, sports, and everyday life.

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Workplace Safety

Collaborating with employers to create safer workplaces and reduce occupational injuries statewide.

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Workplace Safety

Collaborating with employers to create safer workplaces and reduce occupational injuries statewide.

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Data and Research

Publishing injury surveillance data, prevention reports, and research to drive
policy and practice.

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Data and Research

Publishing injury surveillance data, prevention reports, and research to drive
policy and practice.

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Making a Measurable Difference

2025 Key Achievements

  • Published 12 peer-reviewed injury prevention research papers
  • Trained 3,200+ healthcare and community professionals
  • Secured $2.4M in grant funding for prevention programs
  • Launched naloxone access in all 95 Kentucky counties
  • Delivered fall prevention programs to 8,500 older adults
  • Partnered with 40 school districts on youth safety curricula

800+

Network Participants

100+

Partner Organizations

120

Counties Supported

FREE

Membership Access

SAFE KENTUCKY

KSPAN is hosted at the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), a partnership between the KY Department for Public Health and the University of Kentucky. 

Steve Sparrow, KVIPP Program Manager/KSPAN Coordinator 
Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC)

Southcreek Park 
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Building B 
Suite B340 Room 303
Lexington KY 40504

Phone (859) 257-9484

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