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CHFS Community Podcast highlights ordinary people doing extraordinary work at the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Episodes are hosted by Secretary Eric Friedlander and produced by Julianne Hatton in the capitol city of Frankfort. Send your questions or suggestions to CHFS.community@ky.gov. Thank you for your support!

May 21, 2020

Sec. Friedlander interviews Stephanie Brammer-Barnes from the Office of Inspector General who is retiring after 29 years at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. She describes the early years of ash trays, electronic typewriters and floppy drives, and how perseverance helped her gain confidence and discover her...


May 6, 2020

Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander interviews CAPT Doug Thoroughman about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Thoroughman is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention field officer and Acting State Epidemiologist in Kentucky. He describes his undergraduate studies and service in Liberia,...