Knowing KRHA
The acronym “KRHA” stands for what?
Kentucky Rural Health Association
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for cardiovascular disease among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
48th
How much higher is the rate of heart disease morality for Appalachia Kentucky?
32%
What are the names of UK’s 2 mascots?
Wildcat & Scratch
What is Lexington’s nickname?
“The horse capital of the world”
How many officers are on the KRHA executive board for 2025-2026?
14
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for obesity among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
45th
What percentage of patients believe their physician spends an appropriate amount of time with them in rural Kentucky?
77%
What year was UK founded?
1865
How many ChickFilA restaurants are located in Lexington?
5
What is the primary goal of KRHA?
To improve the health of rural Kentuckians.
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for high cholesterol among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
49th
How much higher is the rate of cancer mortality in Appalachia Kentucky?
18%
Approximately, how many students currently attend UK?
Over 34,000
What year was Lexington founded?
1775
What year was KRHA founded?
1999
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for depression among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
49th
What percentage of Kentucky’s physicians practice in urban Kentucky?
74.8% (Meaning only 25.2% of physicians practice in rural areas.)
Approximately, how many student organizations exist at UK?
Over 500
How many seats are in Rupp Arena?
23,500
Who was the first KRHA elected president?
Mr. Robert (Bob) Brooks
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for fruit and vegetable consumption among other US states? (1 being the most consumed, and 50 being the least consumed.)
50th
How many Kentucky physicians are practicing in Appalachian counties?
16.2%
What is the name of UK’s live wildcat mascot and where is it located?
The wildcat’s name is Blue and located in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Guinness Book of World Records title that Lexington holds?
Lexington holds a Guinness Book of World Records title for the largest gathering of people wearing hard hats — 2,136 people. The record was set at a UK men’s basketball game against Vanderbilt at Rupp Arena on Jan. 12, 2019.