 Friday, February 3, 2023
Measles is extremely contagious and can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. A child can catch measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been, up to 2 hours after that person is gone, says the CDC. Recently there has been a measles outbreak in Columbus, OH. Since the start of the outbreak there have been 85 confirmed cases of which 80 were unvaccinated and 36 required hospitalization. The majority of cases were in children five years old and younger.
Help keep your children protected from measles by making sure they are up to date on vaccines.
Tomorrow, February 4, Jefferson County Public Schools, is offering a free vaccine clinic for JCPS students and staff. Free measles, flu and COVID vaccines will be available at Newcomer Academy, 3741 Pulliam Dr., from 9a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness provides measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines by appointment. Call 502-574-5380 to schedule an appointment.
Parks are good for our overall health and wellness. They offer opportunities to be physically active and enable people to connect with nature which is known to relieve stress and improve well being. Parks also help promote community interaction because they serve as formal and informal places where people meet.
Recently Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Parks Alliance of Louisville unveiled the Parks For All Action Plan, a comprehensive, long-term roadmap to build equity and excellence in Louisville’s public park system which includes 120 parks, 14 community centers, pools, golf courses, greenways, parkways, and two historic homes. The 15-year initiative calls for gradually increasing park system funding to reach parity with the national average for comparably sized cities.
The Louisville Metro Park System has faced decades of underfunding in capital, operating, and personnel resources—just $43 per resident vs. an average of $118 per resident in 18 peer cites. As a result, 55% of Metro parks are now in “poor” or “fair” condition.
To address this inequity, the Parks for All Action Plan was developed by the non-profit Parks Alliance of Louisville working with nationally recognized park experts. More information and details can be found at the Parks Alliance of Louisville.
Today, February 3, is National Wear Red Day. The observance is part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative which was created to bring greater attention to women's heart health and improve the health of women globally.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. The good news is heart disease can be prevented with healthy lifestyle changes and education. Discover the facts about heart disease in women as well as how to know your risk and prevention resources at Go Red for Women (En Espanol).
 Are you mission driven? Are you interested in improving the health and wellness of all residents of our city? If the answer is yes, we invite you to be a part of a dedicated team. Please apply today.
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