 Friday, January 13, 2023
Hamlin’s collapse spurs wave of vaccine misinformation
As we usher in a new year, the wave of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy continues, says the Public Health Communication Collaborative (PHCC).
On January 2, football player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game. Since Hamlin's collapse, there has been widespread misinformation baselessly attributing his injury to his COVID-19 vaccination.
Find fact-checked information about Hamlin and vaccine misinformation in PHCC’s latest misinformation alert, where they share clear, accurate information to answer questions such as: "Was Hamlin's cardiac arrest caused by a COVID-19 vaccine?" and "Do mRNA COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of heart-related problems?"
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Crisis Component of LIHEAP is providing utility assistance
 Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now accepting appointments for the annual Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program assists income-eligible households in Jefferson County with home heating costs from January 9 through March 31, 2023, or until funds are depleted.
To utilize the Crisis Component, applicants must have a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, as well as have received a “disconnect” notice from their utility company or be within four days of running out of a non-metered fuel such as propane. Additionally, applicants can also apply if they have a current bill with a late or past due amount, or if they are on an arrearage payment plan.
Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis, not to exceed $400. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis, or meet eligibility for having a current bill with a past due amount, until they reached their maximum benefit. Payments are made directly to the heating vendor (i.e. LG&E).
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Visit louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for periodic updates, or for more details about the MSD Senior Citizen Discount Program, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill or call 502-540-6000.
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