Kentucky Eating Disorder Council

Overview

In 2020, KRS 210.051 established the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council (KEDC) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. See KEDC legislation KRS 210.051 in under Related Links.

Goals of the Council

  • Oversee the development and implementation of eating disorder awareness, education and prevention programs.
  • Identify strategies for improving access to adequate diagnosis and treatment services.
  • Assist the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in identifying eating disorder research projects.
  • Work with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and other appropriate entities to routinely examine existing surveillance systems, data collection systems, and administrative databases to determine the best strategies for implementing evidence-based eating disorder measures that provide data for program and policy planning purposes.
  • As reasonably as possible, collaborate and coordinate on data research projects with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and other appropriate entities.
  • Make recommendations regarding legislative and regulatory changes as appropriate.

Membership

Members of the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council are appointed by the Governor’s Office and comprised of leaders of state government agencies, representatives of professional associations, individuals who have lived experience with an eating disorder, and researchers. Council meetings are open to the public, but meeting participation is limited to Council members. Standing committees are open to the public and have no restrictions on participation.

Meetings

Council meetings are open to the public, but meeting participation is limited to Council members. Standing committees are open to the public and have no restrictions on participation. Council meetings are held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual options, and are scheduled for the third Tuesday of odd-numbered months, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Central Time.

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