About Dr. Jack Ditty
For more than 30 years, Dr. Ditty has worked as a medical doctor, coach and community leader. Improving the quality of life for the people in Northeastern Kentucky is his life’s mission.
A native of Ashland , Dr. Ditty returned home after medical school to open the first dermatology practice in northeastern Kentucky in 1981. In addition to operating a private practice, he has worked on the medical staff of King’s Daughters Medical Center and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Since 1997, he has also hosted a local cable television program called “Your Health with Dr. Ditty” which reaches more than 330,000 homes in Eastern Kentucky, Southern Ohio and West Virginia .
He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his medical internship and residency at Emory University .
The special election is set for Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
Ditty on the Issues
As an expert in healthcare, Dr. Jack Ditty is endorsed by the Kentucky Medical Association and is ready to work to protect healthcare for Kentucky families.
Dr. Jack Ditty is strongly pro-life. In fact, he has been endorsed by the Kentucky Right to Life. He and his wife, Juanita, have six children. Because of his family focus, Jack has been a community leader in organizing youth athletic programs.
To make sure our children can prosper and raise families at home, Dr. Jack Ditty’s priority will be bringing good, high-paying jobs to Bracken, Carter, Greenup, Lewis, Mason and Robertson counties.
As a member of the Republican Majority in the State Senate, Dr. Ditty will preserve the conservative influence in Frankfort , just like former State Senator, Charlie Borders.