 Friday, May 23, 2025
New Patient Portal provides
24-hour access to health records
 This week, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) launched its patient portal system.
Now anyone who uses services at our clinics and signs up for the patient portal will have 24/7 access to
- Communicate securely with a provider
- View and manage appointments
- View health information and records
- Complete paperwork before appointments
- Pay a bill.
When clients access our services, they will be asked to provide an email address. We will then send them an invitation to enroll and create an account in the portal.
“The launch of our new electronic health records and patient portal system marks a significant step forward in how we serve our community,” said Connie Mendel, director of the Department of Public Health and Wellness and Chief Health Strategist. “This technology not only enhances the security and coordination of care, but also empowers our clients with easier access to their own information.”
Learn more about the new patient portal at our website.
Protect yourself from the dangers of the sun
 Each year, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) works to promote “Don’t Fry Day” on the Friday before Memorial Day..
Don’t Fry Day encourages everyone to protect their skin as they head outdoors and raises awareness about sun safety and skin cancer prevention leading into the summer. Sunburns not only increase your risk of skin cancer, but they can also make you more susceptible to heat-related illness and dehydration.
It’s an important reminder to revisit tips to stay safe in the sun and heat. Wherever your outdoor summer adventures take you, make sure to be safe, and protect yourself and your loved ones from skin cancer and heat-related illness. Find more tips on skin cancer prevention at the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s website.
Get active at the Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle
 The Memorial Day Hike, Bike & Paddle is returning this year from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn. The hike, bike and paddle event will kick off at 10 a.m.
HIKE: This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The furthest distance will cross the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and come back.
BIKE: Participants can bike through downtown Louisville. The first 300 people who participate will get a New Bike Helmet courtesy of the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky.
PADDLE: Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn downriver to the McAlpine Locks, through the locks and to the Shawnee Park Boat Ramp. Participants can rent a limited number of kayaks for free. Kayaks and all required equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants will have to sign a waiver and get instructed on water safety.
Beginning at 8 a.m., there will be plenty of free fitness activities and T-shirts for the first 2,000 people.
Mental health and healing take
center stage at MindFest
MindFEST will host a free community event dedicated to mental health, healing, and empowerment. This year's theme is "the Rebrand Experience" featuring panel discussions with the organizations' founders, and health and wellness vendors.
The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. 1st St. Participants must register to attend.
Learn more about this exciting event, and scan the QR code for registration.
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