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Kentucky summit addresses growing impact of falls among older adults

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed Sept. 21–26 as Fall Prevention Awareness Week to increase public awareness of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults in Kentucky. Dr. Greg talks with Roy Tapp, coordinator of the Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition which is hosting a 2026 Virtual Fall and Osteoporosis Prevention Summit on Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. Registration is free and open to the public.

Dr. Greg Davis is a forensic pathologist with UK HealthCare. Every week, Davis speaks with local health providers, professionals, and researchers on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine.