1/30/2012
Shigellosis Cases Continue to Rise
Shigellosis cases continue to rise in Louisville. Last week, January 23 – 29, there were 18 laboratory confirmed cases, the highest number in any week so far during the current outbreak. There have been 84 laboratory confirmed cases in the last thirteen weeks. This compares to an average of 62 confirmed cases per year in Louisville for the past five years. 1/25/2012
Public Health and Wellness and Lyndon Fire Add a New Stop Smoking Class
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is teaming up with the Lyndon Fire Department to help more people successfully kick the tobacco habit. Lyndon Fire is the first local fire department to facilitate the Cooper Clayton smoking cessation class series.
The class begins on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyndon Firehouse located at 8126 New Lagrange Rd. The series uses the Cooper/Clayton method to stop smoking, a 13 week program that includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum. Participants receive free weekly supplies of nicotine replacement products. To register phone 574 – STOP (574-7867) or email StopSmoking@louisvilleky.gov
1/23/2012
Public Health and Wellness Offers Free Diabetes Classes
The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will hold a series of four free classes for individuals interested in learning about and managing diabetes. Classes begin Thursday, February 2 at the Catholic Enrichment Center at 3146 W. Broadway.
1/18/2012
Free Workshop to Help Restaurants Offer Healthy, Tasty Menu Selections
The Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement and Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies are partnering to provide a free half-day workshop to show local restaurant owners and chefs that a few small changes can help them create the healthier menu options customers are demanding. The workshop will be held on Friday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sullivan University, 3101 Bardstown Rd.
1/13/2012
Shigellosis Cases on the Rise in Louisville
There is an outbreak of shigellosis in the Louisville area. There have been 60 laboratory confirmed cases in the last three months. This compares to an average of 62 confirmed cases per year in Louisville for the past five years. 1/6/2012
Public Health and Wellness Offers Several Free and Fun Fitness Classes
Start the New Year right – become more active!
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has teamed up with Metro Parks and the YMCA to offer many exercise classes at various locations throughout the community. All classes are free and no prior registration is required. Simply come and have fun!
1/5/2012
Public Health and Wellness Offers Free Diabetes Classes
The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will hold a series of four free classes for individuals interested in learning about and managing diabetes. Classes begin Tuesday, January 10 at the Bon Air branch of the Louisville Free Public Library at 2816 Del Rio Place.
1/3/2012
Public Health and Wellness Offers Stop Smoking Classes
Start the New Year right – become a nonsmoker!
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the Kentucky Cancer Program and other community partners are offering free stop smoking classes using the Cooper/Clayton method. The Cooper/Clayton method to stop smoking is a 13 week program that includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum. Participants receive free weekly supplies of nicotine replacement products.
12/30/2011
Board of Health Issues Statement on Governor’s Merger Decision
The Louisville Metro Board of Health has issued the following statement on Governor Steve Beshear's decision to deny the merger between University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish & St. Mary’s Health System and Catholic Health Initiatives.
12/20/2011
Board of Health Posts Hospital Merger Partner Responses
The Louisville Metro Board of Health has posted the responses by the partners in the proposed merger of University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish & St. Mary’s Health System and Catholic Health Initiatives to questions posed by the community. The questions were submitted to the Board of Health on-line both before and after its hospital merger community forum on October 19 as well as during the forum. The responses and the community questions are available at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/health.
12/12/2011
Louisville Opens Two New Healthy in a Hurry Stores
Louisville opens two new "Healthy in a Hurry stores. 12/9/2011
Public Health and Wellness Completes JCPS Flu Immunization Campaign
The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has completed its 2011 flu immunization campaign in all 155 Jefferson County Public Elementary, Middle and High Schools and other learning centers. The campaign, which ran from October 13 through December 8, gave more than 20,000 free flu immunizations to students and more than 2,700 immunizations to JCPS staff. Private insurance paid for JCPS staff immunizations.
11/23/2011
Board of Health Issues Findings and Recommendations on Hospital Merger
The Louisville Metro Board of Health today issued findings and recommendations on the proposed merger between University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish & St. Mary’s Health System and Catholic Health Initiatives. 11/9/2011
Free Workshop to Help Restaurants Offer Healthy, Tasty Menu Selections
Free half-day workshop to show local restaurant owners and chefs that a few small changes can help them create the healthier menu options customers are demanding. |