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The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) , the Humana Foundation and Kroger will be bringing free grocery delivery services to LMPHW’s Healthy Start families. This pilot program seeks to alleviate food insecurity by having groceries delivered directly to families’ front doors. The Healthy Start program serves...

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is closely following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) investigation of elevated blood lead levels in children who had reported exposure to certain brands of apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The recalled applesauce pouches include: • WanaBana-brand apple cinnamon...

$5.3 million available for prevention, treatment and recovery Today, the Louisville Opioid Settlement Distribution Advisory Board released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the second round of grants from opioid settlement funds. Organizations serving Louisville and Jefferson County residents are invited to apply, particularly organizations...

More than 100 mobile vendors have obtained proper licenses and permits since April Louisville’s first pop-up Food Truck Clinic is wrapping up operations after today’s event. The clinic has served as a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors have been able to get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and...

Dispensers with free period products installed in health department and Metro Hall restrooms Dispensers carrying free menstrual products have been installed in 18 public-facing restrooms, both men and women’s, at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) and Metro Hall. This pilot project is a joint effort between LMPHW...

Today, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the formation of a dedicated advisory board tasked with overseeing the distribution of funds from the landmark opioid settlement. The board represents a significant step to ensuring the funds are allocated wisely and effectively to address the opioid crisis that has affected countless lives in Jefferson County...

Vending machine supplying free Narcan now up and running at LMDC The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) has added another harm reduction measure to prevent fatal overdoses. A vending machine filled with free naloxone, more commonly known as Narcan, is now in the jail's exit lobby. People leaving LMDC can access the overdose reversal...

Flags lowered to half-staff Today, Mayor Craig Greenberg directed the flag at Metro Hall to be lowered to half-staff in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day . The Mayor is also encouraging Louisvillians to wear purple as a symbol to raise awareness of overdose, remember those who have died from overdose and acknowledge the grief their...

During their visit to Louisville last week, professionals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified mercury immediately outside and inside the home (within the fenced area) located at 6211 Applegate Lane and have recommended a cleanup at the site. EPA’s recommendation for the property located at 6213 Applegate Lane is expected...

The 21st annual WorldFest returns to the Belvedere with Hike, Bike & Paddle returning to the Great Lawn on Labor Day Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced plans for the 21st annual WorldFest on the Belvedere and the return of the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. “WorldFest and the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle are two...

Fogging operations will take place in several neighborhoods LOUISVILLE, Ky. – (Aug. 2, 2023) The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has found additional mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in surveillance traps in seven more ZIP codes: 40203, 40206, 40208, 40211, 40212, 40213 and 40217. To help prevent infection...

Fogging operations to be conducted in the Iroquois area LOUISVILLE, Ky. – (July 25, 2023) The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has found mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in surveillance traps in the Iroquois area. To help prevent infection and reduce the mosquito population, mosquito fogging will take place...

Metro leaders announce spending recommendations on first $7 million distribution of funds to combat opioid crisis Mayor Craig Greenberg, standing with public health leaders, those in the recovery community, and harm reduction experts, announced on Thursday a spending plan for the first installment of $7 million of opioid settlement funds. The...

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is looking for the restaurant customer who came into contact with a bat at Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub, 630 Barret Ave., between the hours of 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. on June 17. The customer reportedly picked up the bat with a towel after it flew into the restaurant and then...

Mayor Craig Greenberg, joined by public health advocates, gathered today at the Family Health Centers - East Broadway clinic to discuss the risk to 45,000 Jefferson County residents who could lose their Medicaid health insurance. The Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services (DMS) began unwinding COVID-19-related policies and resumed eligibility...