Green River District Health Department

What Green River District Health Department does

Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) is a PHAB-accredited government public health agency serving seven counties in Western Kentucky: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster. Headquartered in Owensboro, the department delivers a comprehensive service portfolio organized into three divisions — Clinical Health (WIC nutrition, immunizations, family planning, STI testing/treatment, TB screening, well child exams, women's cancer screenings), Community Health (Home Health, Compassionate Care Adult Day Center, Green River Exchange syringe services, Naloxone distribution, HANDS home visitation, KEIS early intervention, Building Stronger Families, mental health resources, diabetes/heart/tobacco programs), and Environmental Health (restaurant and facility inspections, food certifications, radon education, septic system permitting, emergency preparedness). The department operates seven county health centers plus one satellite school clinic, delivering services directly with no third-party intermediaries. Underlying technology consists of a public health service delivery platform with electronic health records integration, the Kentucky Immunization Registry (KYIR), and case management systems; no proprietary technology products or external APIs are offered.

The organization's business model is government-funded and mission-driven rather than commercially oriented. Revenue is derived primarily from state and federal government appropriations and grants (Kentucky Department for Public Health, federal agencies), Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements for eligible clinical services, fees for vital records ($10 birth certificate, $6 death/marriage/divorce/stillbirth certificate), environmental health permits and inspections (e.g., $50 well water testing, $200 septic site evaluation, $80 food manager certification valid 3 years), and limited program service fees on a sliding scale. The department is led by Public Health Director Clay Horton, MPH, RS, with Ethan Martin serving as Public Information Officer; no private ownership, parent company, subsidiaries, or investment capital exist. The organization was founded with Home Health services in 1972, achieved PHAB initial accreditation on December 9, 2014, and was reaccredited for a second five-year term on August 24, 2021.

Name

Green River District Health Department

Legal name

Green River District Health Department

Website

https://healthdepartment.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green River District Health Department is a PHAB-accredited government public health agency serving seven counties in Western Kentucky with clinical, community, and environmental health services delivered through seven county health centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Environmental Public Health (Food Safety, Water Quality, Sanitation) (BPAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Community health programs
• Environmental health inspections
• Maternal child health
• Infectious disease control

Headquarters

HQ city

Owensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Public Health Funding: State and federal government funding for mandated public health services, including grants from Kentucky Department for Public Health and federal agencies. Services mandated by law include environmental health enforcement, communicable disease control, public health education, and emergency preparedness.
2. Medicaid/Medicare Reimbursements: Reimbursements for Medicaid-eligible services including WIC, Home Health, EPSDT Special Services, and other clinical services provided to eligible individuals.
3. Vital Records Fees: Fees for certified birth and death certificates ($10 for birth, $6 for death/marriage/divorce/stillbirth) through Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
4. Environmental Health Permits and Fees: Fees for food establishment permits, septic system permits and inspections, private well water testing ($50), site evaluations ($200), and food manager/handler certifications.
5. Program Service Fees: Sliding scale fees for some clinical services, private pay options for Adult Day Center services, and fees for certain community health programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green River District Health Department is a government public health agency delivering mandated and community-based public health services across a seven-county district in Western Kentucky. Its core offering is the direct provision of clinical preventive services (WIC, immunizations, family planning, STI testing, well child exams, cancer screenings), community health services (Home Health, Adult Day Center, syringe exchange, naloxone, HANDS, mental health and chronic disease programs), environmental health regulation (restaurant inspections, septic permits, food certifications, facility inspections, radon, emergency preparedness), and vital records issuance — all through seven county health centers and satellite locations.

Product overview

Green River District Health Department is a PHAB-accredited public health agency providing comprehensive health services across seven Kentucky counties (Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster). The organization operates as a unified public health service platform organized into three main divisions: Clinical Health services (including WIC nutrition program, immunizations, family planning, STI testing/treatment, tuberculosis screening, and well child exams), Community Health services (including home health, adult day care, syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, mental health resources, diabetes management, heart disease prevention, tobacco cessation, and family support programs like HANDS and Building Stronger Families), and Environmental Health services (including restaurant inspections, food certifications, facility inspections, radon education, onsite sewage management, and emergency preparedness). The department also provides vital statistics services and operates seven county health centers plus satellite school clinics. Services target all age groups from infants through seniors, with programs addressing nutrition, disease prevention, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and health education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age 5.
• Well Child Exams Complete health check-ups for Medicaid-eligible children under age 21, including physical exams, vision/hearing screening, immunizations, and lab testing.
• Immunizations Vaccination services for individuals of all ages protecting against vaccine-preventable diseases, with some vaccines provided free of charge or at reduced cost.
• Nutrition Services Medical Nutrition Therapy provided by registered dietitians combining nutrition education and behavior change to prevent or manage medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
• Women's Cancer Screenings Breast and cervical cancer screenings for income-eligible uninsured women including Pap smears, pelvic exams, colposcopies, breast exams, and mammogram assessments.
• Family Planning Confidential family planning services for women, men, and adolescents including Pap testing, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, birth control, and emergency contraception.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing and Treatment Testing and treatment for STIs including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis, and Herpes.
• Reportable Diseases Surveillance Identification, tracking, education, and limitation of spread of reportable diseases as required by Kentucky health regulations.
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Treatment TB screening, skin testing, and case management with medication provided through all GRDHD health department clinics for both latent TB infection and active TB disease.
• Compassionate Care Adult Day Center Adult day care services for individuals aged 21 and older requiring supervision or medical monitoring due to medical or developmental conditions, including health services, personal care, and therapeutic activities.
• Home Health In-home medical services including skilled nursing, physical/speech/occupational therapies, medical social services, and home health aide services for residents of all seven counties.
• Community Access Project (CAP) Program helping uninsured and underinsured residents access prescription assistance, dental care referrals, and healthcare services through local partners and case management.
• Green River Exchange (Syringe Exchange) Syringe exchange program providing sterile syringes, safe disposal of used supplies, education, and referrals to healthcare and treatment services to reduce spread of blood-borne diseases.
• Naloxone Resources Free Narcan (naloxone) distribution at all seven county health centers and through distribution boxes to reverse opioid overdoses.
• Vital Statistics (Birth and Death Certificates) Ordering and issuance of certified birth, death, marriage, divorce, and stillbirth certificates through the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
• HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) Voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents supporting families through pregnancy and until the child's third birthday.
• Building Stronger Families Home visitation program for families with children birth to 18 years providing education on positive parenting skills through an evidence-based curriculum.
• Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS) Early intervention program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or medical conditions, providing physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and developmental intervention.
• EPSDT Special Services Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment services for Medicaid-eligible children under 21 providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
• Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) Technical assistance and consultation on health, safety, and nutrition issues for licensed child care centers.
• Diabetes Prevention and Management Diabetes education including Healthy Living with Diabetes program, diabetes 101 self-guided learning, and county-based diabetes coalitions providing community support.
• Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention CARE Self-Measured Blood Pressure program providing blood pressure monitors, coaching, and education on heart-healthy behaviors.
• Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program preventing youth tobacco use, encouraging cessation for adults and youth, and providing education on tobacco products.
• Restaurant Inspections Food safety inspections of restaurants and food service establishments with unannounced inspections at least twice yearly, using A/B/C grading system.
• Food Certifications Food manager and food handler certification training and testing services meeting FDA Food Code requirements, with online courses and exams.
• Community Sanitation and Safety Programs Private well water testing, public health nuisance investigations, and rabies prevention including animal bite investigations and vaccination clinics.
• Onsite Sewage (Septic Systems) Septic system site evaluations, permits, and inspections to prevent groundwater contamination and protect public health in areas without municipal sewer systems.
• Emergency Preparedness Public Health Emergency Preparedness program developing response plans, coordinating with hospitals and first responders, and supporting mass vaccination and medication distribution.
• Mental Health Services Mental health resources and support connecting individuals to behavioral health services, including crisis resources through the 988 Lifeline and CredibleMind mental wellness platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• PHAB Accredited Health Department
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState public health agency that provides funding, guidance, and coordination for local health department programs including disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and public health initiatives across Kentucky.
• Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKentucky state cabinet that oversees public health programs and provides regulatory oversight, funding, and policy direction for health department operations.
• Child Care AwareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to improve quality of child care through the Child Care Health Consultation program, promoting collaboration and coordination in the Green River District.
• Local Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency collaboration for Child Fatality Review teams that review circumstances of child deaths to identify risk factors and prevention strategies.
• West Kentucky Healthcare Coalition (WKYHCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative alliance of healthcare and emergency response partners working to strengthen disaster readiness across 24 counties in Western Kentucky.
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of medical and non-medical volunteers who support public health and emergency response efforts in their communities.
• Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState early intervention program serving children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or medical conditions, with services covered through Medicaid, private insurance, and family share based on income.
• Local Healthcare Partners (CAP Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Access Project connects uninsured/underinsured residents to medical, prescription, and dental services through partnerships with local healthcare providers and pharmacies.
• RiverValley Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal behavioral health organization providing mental health services, referenced as a community resource for mental health support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pennyrile District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving seven counties in western Kentucky with PHAB accreditation and a similar integrated service model including clinical services, home health, environmental health, and harm reduction.
• Lincoln Trail District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving eight counties with PHAB accreditation and comparable clinical, community, and environmental health programs across rural Kentucky counties adjacent to the Green River district.
• Cumberland Valley District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving seven counties in southeastern Kentucky with PHAB accreditation and equivalent clinical, community, and environmental health service offerings across a rural service area.
• Three Rivers District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving five counties in northern Kentucky with PHAB accreditation and a comparable integrated clinical, environmental, and community health services model.
• Christian County Health Department: Kentucky county-level health department providing clinical, environmental, and community health services with PHAB accreditation, serving as a comparable single-county peer within the same state regulatory framework.
• Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department: Kentucky independent district health department serving four counties with PHAB accreditation and comprehensive clinical, environmental, and community health services, structurally similar to GRDHD's multi-county district model.
• Lexington-Fayette County Health Department: Kentucky county-level health department providing PHAB-accredited clinical, environmental, and community health services in an urban jurisdiction, structurally similar though smaller geographic footprint than GRDHD.
• Barren River District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving eight counties in the Barren River area with a similar multi-service platform spanning clinical, community, and environmental health plus PHAB accreditation, making it a directly comparable district health department model.
• Purchase District Health Department: Kentucky district health department serving eight counties in the Jackson Purchase region of western Kentucky, geographically adjacent to GRDHD and structurally similar with PHAB accreditation and equivalent multi-service public health delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness: Largest metropolitan public health agency in Kentucky offering clinical, environmental, and community health services across an urban county; serves as a broader incumbent in the same state public health system with overlapping mandate categories and substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenRiverDistrictHealthDepartment
• Xx.com/GRDHD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-river-district-health-department

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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