Franklin County Health Department

Name

Franklin County Health Department

Legal name

Franklin County Health Department

Website

https://fchd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK), Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Immunization programs
• Environmental health
• Harm reduction services
• Maternal child health

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Program Fees: FCHD is a government-funded public health department. Revenue comes from local tax dollars allocated by the Franklin County Board of Health, state grants (e.g., $10,000 HIV prevention grants via local ASAP boards), federal grants, and nominal program fees (e.g., $15 food handler certification, septic permit fees of $250-$270). The SEP had an estimated annual budget need of $60,000, with first-year funding split across state ($4,000), federal grants ($4,000), and Board of Health local tax dollars ($40,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Franklin County Health Department is the local public health agency for Frankfort and Franklin County, Kentucky, delivering preventive clinical services (immunizations, HIV/HCV testing, syringe exchange), maternal and child health programs (HANDS, WIC), environmental health regulation (food handler certification, restaurant inspections, septic permits, plan reviews), and community health initiatives (diabetes, tobacco cessation, youth development, mental health). Services are delivered through walk-in clinics, scheduled appointments, home visits, and online request forms, with most core services provided free to residents.

Product overview

Franklin County Health Department is a local public health agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of community health and environmental health services. The department operates through distinct program areas including clinical services (immunizations, HIV testing, syringe exchange), community health programs (diabetes, mental health, tobacco cessation, youth development), environmental health services (food safety certification, restaurant inspections, septic systems, plan reviews), and family support programs (HANDS home visiting, WIC). The portfolio includes both direct service delivery and regulatory/enforcement functions for the Frankfort and Franklin County community. Programs operate from two main locations: the Clinic at 100 Glenns Creek Road and the Public Health Center (Business/Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, HANDS, Just Say Yes) at 851 East-West Connector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immunization/Vaccine Services Vaccine administration including Flu Vaccine (walk-in Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm), Monkeypox Vaccine (by appointment), COVID-19 Vaccine (Fridays by appointment), and other vaccines (Hep A, Hep B, Polio, MMR, etc.) for Franklin County residents.
• Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) Harm reduction program providing safe disposal of used syringes, clean syringes, free confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing, education, peer support, and connection to treatment and recovery services for people who use drugs. Operates Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm at 100 Glenns Creek Road.
• HANDS Program Voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents providing support throughout pregnancy and the first two years of baby's life. Includes parenting skill development and connection to community resources. Families must be enrolled during pregnancy or before child is 90 days old.
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition program providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five.
• Food Handler/Food Manager Certification Certification courses required for all food handlers and managers in food service establishments in Frankfort/Franklin County. Online course ($15) available in 5 languages (English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin); in-person courses offered monthly at 851 East-West Connector. Valid for 2 years.
• Plans Process and Review Review and approval of facility plans for regulated establishments including restaurants, food service, bars, retail food, day-cares with food service, nursing homes, schools, hotels, swimming pools, and more. Plan review fee is $100; school plan reviews are fee exempt.
• Restaurant/Food Establishment Inspections Routine inspections, follow-up inspections, and complaint investigations for food service establishments in Franklin County.
• Septic System Services Site evaluations, new installation permits, existing system inspections, and repair permits for private septic systems not on municipal sewer. Fees: Site Evaluation $250, New Installation $270, Existing System Inspection $250, Repair Permit $270.
• Temporary Food Permits Permits and inspection services for temporary food concessions at events. Fees: 1-3 days $60, 4-7 days $90, 8-14 days $125. Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to events.
• HIV Home Test (Together - Take Me Home Program) Direct-to-consumer HIV self-testing program distributing free at-home HIV test kits to disproportionately affected populations. Participants receive oral swab tests with results in 20 minutes, distributed through NASTAD partnership.
• Tobacco Cessation Programs Smoking cessation support and resources for community members, with contact through Jennifer Robinson.
• Diabetes Health and Programs Diabetes education, risk assessment, and support services including a diabetes support squad to help individuals manage their diabetes journey.
• Mental Health Resources Mental health support resources and referrals for community members, including Behavioral Health awareness campaigns.
• Just Say Yes Program Youth coalition program creating conditions that support healthy development and reduce risky behaviors in young people through environmental factors and community partnerships.
• Positive Potential Program Evidence-based curricula covering age-appropriate topics such as bullying, self-confidence, and risky behavior for students, developed by A Positive Approach to Teen Health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% syringe return rate in SEP 2024-2025, demonstrating effective harm reduction engagement in the community.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH)coreOthersKDPH is the state-level public health authority that provides guidelines, templates, and oversight for local health department programs including the Syringe Exchange Program. FCHD follows KDPH templates and guidelines for SEP implementation and receives state grant funding ($10,000 HIV prevention grants routed through ASAP boards).
• Kentucky Division of PlumbingminorOthersKentucky Division of Plumbing (contact: 502-573-0397) is the state plumbing authority that must approve certain health department-regulated facilities (e.g., septic systems, food establishments with plumbing) before local health department approval can be granted.
• Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) BoardscoreOthersLocal ASAP boards apply for state and federal grants (Office of National Drug Control Policy grants) on behalf of FCHD since the health department is not a nonprofit organization. ASAP boards pass through grant funding for syringes, alcohol supplies, condoms, and other SEP supplies, with FCHD purchasing items and being reimbursed.
• Franklin County Board of HealthcoreOthersThe Franklin County Board of Health sets policies, fees (e.g., food handler certification requirement, plan review fees), and provides local tax dollar funding ($40,000 annually for SEP). Board of Health approval was the first step in SEP authorization process.
• Treatment Centers (Substance Use)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreatment centers were invited to be present at the syringe exchange to provide immediate access to treatment and recovery services for participants who may want to seek help. This co-location model enables warm handoffs from harm reduction to treatment.
• Frankfort/Franklin Office of Emergency ManagementminorOthersListed under Emergency Preparedness section. FCHD collaborates with this local emergency management office for public health emergency preparedness and response coordination.
• MAPP Coalition (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCHD's SEP implementation began with collaboration between an existing MAPP coalition and other community stakeholders. MAPP is a community-wide health improvement planning process that was used as the framework for SEP community engagement and needs assessment.
• Together – Take Me Home (TTMH) / NASTADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTTMH is a national direct-to-consumer HIV self-testing program administered in partnership with NASTAD. FCHD distributes free HIV self-tests to disproportionately affected populations as part of this program.
• Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH)minorOthersThe Positive Potential program curriculum was developed by A Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH). FCHD delivers this evidence-based curricula in schools covering topics such as bullying, self-confidence, and risky behavior.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln Trail District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving Hardin, Meade, and surrounding counties with the same mandated programs (immunizations, food safety, septic, HANDS, syringe exchange) and identical funding structure.
• Northern Kentucky Health Department: Multi-county district health department serving Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton counties in Kentucky. Operates identical program categories (clinic, environmental health, HANDS, syringe exchange) under the same KDPH oversight as FCHD.
• Lexington-Fayette County Health Department: Kentucky's other large urban county health department, providing the same core public-health mandate (immunizations, restaurant inspections, HANDS, harm reduction) under Kentucky Department for Public Health oversight. Same regulatory framework, similar service mix, directly comparable governance and funding model.
• Three Rivers District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving Carroll, Gallatin, Owen, and Pendleton counties with comparable program portfolio under KDPH oversight. Same regulatory environment and funding model as FCHD.
• WEDCO District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving Scott, Harrison, Grant, and other adjacent counties with the same public-health service portfolio (clinic, environmental, harm reduction, family health) under identical state mandates.
• Barren River District Health Department: South-central Kentucky district health department offering the same clinic, environmental, family health, and harm reduction programs under state public health mandates. Directly comparable scale and service mix.
• Kentucky River District Health Department: Eastern Kentucky district health department providing the same core services (clinic, environmental health, HANDS, syringe exchange) within Kentucky's unified local health-department framework. Comparable funding mix and governance.

Broad incumbents

• Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness: Larger urban Kentucky public health authority operating the same scope of services (clinic, environmental health, syringe exchange, harm reduction) at greater scale within Louisville Metro. Same state regulatory framework and funding sources.

Regional players

• Madison County Health Department (Kentucky): Single-county Kentucky health department serving Madison County with the same program categories under the same state framework. Comparable scale to FCHD, operating in an adjacent Kentucky jurisdiction.

Others

• Kentucky Department for Public Health: State-level public health authority that provides guidelines, templates, and oversight for FCHD's programs including the Syringe Exchange Program. Routes state grant funding and sets the policy framework within which FCHD operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FCHDKentucky
• Instagraminstagram.com/fchdkentucky
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franklin-county-health-depart

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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