The Spina Bifida statistics for Kentucky are as follows: In the state of Kentucky, 4.12 babies out of 10,000 births are born affected with this birth defect. The data was collected during the period of 2004-2005. Approximately 1,759 people who are affected with this medical condition are residing in Kentucky.
An estimated 1.3 million women who are at risk of delivering babies affected with this health issue are living in Kentucky. Around 2.4 percent of the population (equal to 102,461) is of Hispanic origin (Hispanic people are more susceptible to giving birth to children with SB). There are three Spina Bifida clinics, hospitals and doctors who are present in the state of Kentucky. One SB clinic is located in Louisville while two SB clinics are present in Lexington.
The SB Association of Kentucky is responsible for providing aid and support to patients who have this health problem.
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Spina Bifida Clinics, Hospitals and Doctors in Kentucky
KY Commission for Children w/Special Health
Neurosurgery Clinic
333 Waller Ave., Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: 859-252-3170
Web site: chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn/
Shriner’s Hospital for Children
1900 Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: 859-268-5726
KY Commission for Children w/Special Healthcare Needs
Myelomenigocele Clinic
982 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217
Phone: 800-232-1160
Web site: chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn/
Spina Bifida Charity in Kentucky
SBA of Kentucky
Kosair Charities Centre
982 Eastern Parkway, Box 18
Louisville, KY 40217
Phone: (866) 340-SBAK (7225), (502) 637-7363
Fax: (502) 637-1010
spinabifidakentucky.org/
Lexington Office:
Shriners Hospital for Children
1900 Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: (859) 268-5798
Fax: (859) 268-8467
Email: SBAK@sbak.org
Web site: www.sbak.org
Spina Bifida Camps for Children in Kentucky
Easter Seals West Kentucky, Child Development Center
801 North 29th Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Contact: Tara Beyer
Voice: (270) 444-9687
Fax: (270) 444-8105
Toll Free: (866) 673-3585
Email: info@eswky.com
Web site: www.eswky.easterseals.com
Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Services
2229 Mildred Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Contact: Lisa Carrico
Voice: (270) 444-9680
Fax: (270) 444-0655
Email: info@eswky.com
Web site: www.eswky.easterseals.com
The Center for Courageous Kids
1501 Burnley Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
Contact: Faith Cary
Voice: (270) 618-2900 X239
Fax: (270) 618-2902
Email: faith@courageouskids.org
Web site: www.courageouskids.org