The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection.
The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky - Division of Engineering (DECA) selected Omni Architects for design services for the 30-year-old Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)- Department of Public Health (DPH). The scope of work includes a study comparison for renovation, addition, replacement of the existing DPH Central Lab Building, which is in need of numerous repairs and enhancements to continue to operate within its mandated and licensed requirements. The design team is analyzing and assessing the existing building space limitations relative to DPH needs and determining options for renovation, addition or full replacement including cost estimate information.