Matthew 25 launches mobile sexual health unit June 11
Matthew 25 AIDS Services will launch its new mobile sexual health unit with an official ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 at the Matthew 25 Henderson Clinic at 452 Old Corydon Road. The public is invited.
This event, hosted in partnership with the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, will include tours of the two-exam room mobile unit and opportunities to learn more about the organization’s expanded outreach and prevention efforts, said a release from the organization.
The mobile sexual health unit is funded by a five-year, $3 million cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and according to Matthew 25 is a milestone in its mission to improve access to HIV and STI prevention, testing and care in underserved communities throughout Kentucky.
The mobile sexual health unit focuses on a 10-county region that stretches from Henderson County to Barren County, while the organization services 25 counties in the state through other funding partnerships, said the release.
In Year 1 of the initiative, Matthew 25 has:
- Acquired the mobile unit to bring services directly to at-risk populations
- Begun providing Hepatitis C testing vouchers for individuals recently released from incarceration
- Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis of HIV prevention and care across its service area
- Developed plans to expand the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) program and implement a Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) program
- Expanded capacity through the hiring of two new staff members, with a third to join in Year 2.
This mobile unit will help Matthew 25 deliver prevention, testing, care coordination, and education services more effectively across its multi-county service region, reducing barriers such as transportation, stigma and geographic isolation, said the release.
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HCS names new director of special education
Henderson County Schools announced that Candice Parsley has been hired as the district’s new director of special education.
According to an HCS release, Parsley received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Marshall University and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Kentucky State University. Parsley also holds a Director of Special Education-Level II from Campbellsville University.
Parsley has been with Henderson County Schools since 2023 as a Special Education Building Coach at North Middle School. She was previously the Lead Special Education Teacher at Union County Middle School for eight years.
“I am truly honored and excited to step into the role of Director of Special Education for Henderson County Schools. As someone who is already deeply invested in the success of our district, I look forward to continuing to serve our students, families, and staff while building on the strong foundation already in place,” Parsley said. “I am committed to advancing the legacy of excellence in special education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.”
Parsley will begin her role on July 1.
“Mrs. Parsley brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success. We are excited to have her join our leadership team as the new Special Education Director,” said Bob Lawson, superintendent of Henderson County Schools.
Cates Farm in Henderson accepted to the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Program
Cates Farm has been accepted into the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program.
As part of the program, Cates Farm has committed to providing top-quality products and services to their customers, according to a release from Kentucky Farm Bureau. This certification ensures that each market meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and marketing appeal.
“It gives markets valuable resources, credibility and a support network, and it’s also a seal of approval that lets consumers know the food they’re buying was grown and raised by their trusted neighbors,” said KFB President Eddie Melton.
Located at 8132 Pruitt Agnew Road in Henderson, Cates Farm offers locally grown produce picked fresh daily, including strawberries, cabbage, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, potatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, watermelons, and cantaloupe.
Cates Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is open the last two weekends in September through October.
It features a 15-acre corn maze, 12-acre pumpkin patch, hayrides, straw maze, pedal tractors, fire pits, jump pad and other activities/games for the entire family. In addition to pumpkins, it offers straw, corn stalks and gourds. The market is open from May to October.
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Consumers can find the KFB Certified Farm Market Rack Card at Kentucky welcome centers, state resort parks, local chambers of commerce/tourism centers, and county Farm Bureau offices. For a complete list of markets, visit the KFB Certified Farm Market website at kyfb.com/certified or download the KFB App.
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