Knowing KRHA
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The acronym “KRHA” stands for what?

Kentucky Rural Health Association

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In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for cardiovascular disease among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)

48th

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How much higher is the rate of heart disease morality for Appalachia Kentucky? 

32%

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What are the names of UK’s 2 mascots? 

Wildcat & Scratch

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What is Lexington’s nickname? 

“The horse capital of the world”

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How many officers are on the KRHA executive board for 2025-2026?

14

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In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for obesity among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)

45th

200

What percentage of patients believe their physician spends an appropriate amount of time with them in rural Kentucky?

77%

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What year was UK founded?

1865

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How many ChickFilA restaurants are located in Lexington?

5

300

What is the primary goal of KRHA?

To improve the health of rural Kentuckians. 

300

In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for high cholesterol among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)

49th

300

How much higher is the rate of cancer mortality in Appalachia Kentucky? 

18%

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Approximately, how many students currently attend UK? 

Over 34,000

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What year was Lexington founded?

1775

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What year was KRHA founded?

1999

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In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for depression among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)

49th

400

What percentage of Kentucky’s physicians practice in urban Kentucky? 

74.8% (Meaning only 25.2% of physicians practice in rural areas.)

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Approximately, how many student organizations exist at UK? 

Over 500

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How many seats are in Rupp Arena?

23,500

500

Who was the first KRHA elected president?

Mr. Robert (Bob) Brooks

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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

500

How many Kentucky physicians are practicing in Appalachian counties?

16.2%

500

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. 

500

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.