Kentucky Employees' Health Plan's LivingWell program announced today its participation in Vitality HealthyFood, making health plan members who shop at Walmart eligible for five percent savings on healthier foods.

The foods that qualify for Walmart's Great For You icon, include fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy.

Vitality HealthyFood, a first-of-its-kind effort to help consumers save money on more-nutritious foods and ultimately, live longer, healthier lives, was launched four months ago by HumanaVitality and Walmart. The program offers savings on items that qualify for Walmart's Great For You icon, which was developed in consultation with food and nutrition experts in the public and private sector, as well as leading health organizations.

No, it can’t be! Are there really only eight Fridays left before the holiday season? How many paydays is that for you? That’s right folks. Pretty soon you will be seeing the holiday displays going up in the retail stores and will be lamenting that it is too soon. “It seems we just get through summer and back to school and we are quickly reminded that the holidays are fast approaching,” states Jana Castanon, spokesperson for Apprisen. “But, use this as an incentive to start thinking about how you are going to handle the upcoming expenses associated with this time of year.”

The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Division of Fire Prevention are reminding area residents to be safe with fireworks this Fourth of July, especially in light of the dry weather.

“Given the current drought conditions, we urge Kentuckians across the state to take extra precaution when using fireworks this holiday season,” said Leah MacSwords, director of the Division of Forestry. “Sparks from fireworks can and do ignite wildfires especially in dried grass and fields, and the slightest wind can make these fires spread quickly. 

“The Division of Forestry has been responding to wildfires throughout June because of the extra dry conditions,” she said.