 Friday, July 26, 2024
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found
in additional Jefferson County ZIP codes
Fogging operations take place in several neighborhoods
 The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has found mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in surveillance traps in three more ZIP codes: 40202, 40212 and 40215. To help prevent infection and reduce the mosquito population, mosquito fogging took place this week in the areas of Portland, Downtown Louisville and Churchill Downs. Earlier this month, positive mosquitoes were found in the neighborhoods of Park DuValle, California and Old Louisville.
After mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus, fogging occurs within the next 7 to 10 business days, weather permitting. Fogging occurs in the early morning or early evening hours. The Department of Public Health and Wellness uses an ultra-low volume fogging machine that disperses an insecticide that is very low in toxicity and odor. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kentucky Department of Agriculture recognize the product as safe to use without posing unreasonable risks to human health.
Though West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes this year, so far, no human cases have been reported in Jefferson County.
“No matter what ZIP code you live in, we encourage you to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes,” said Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist Connie Mendel.
To check if your area will be fogged visit the department’s website or call the mosquito hotline, 502-574-6641. To make a complaint about mosquitos in your neighborhood call Metro311 by dialing 311 or 502-574-5000.
You can learn more about how to prevent mosquito bites and breeding grounds on our Mosquito Control Program webpage.
2024 Health Equity Report is now available
The 2024 Health Equity Report, “An Invitation to Imagine: Transforming Power for Health Equity” is now available at www.louhealthdata.com. The report, along with the city’s new health data dashboard, highlights root causes of a person’s health and wellbeing, as well as historic policies and systems that have resulted in some people experiencing far worse health outcomes and quality of life than others. The report's findings are grounded in data and research. It was also informed by community engagement and stakeholder input.
“Since 2011, the Department of Public Health and Wellness has provided health equity reports designed to present data and evidence of barriers our communities face in living a long healthy life; barriers that governments, businesses, policymakers, and others with authority have the power to remove,” said Connie Mendel, Louisville’s chief health strategist. “We invite you to join us in removing those barriers so everyone in every community can have a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest lives.”
“The 2024 Health Equity Report shows us that good health is not just about having good genes and making good choices. We must realize that the choices people make are limited to the choices available to them,” said Dr. Inder Singal, executive director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. “Historic injustices, poor allocation of resources, and discrimination have created unwarranted situations that have left many of our marginalized communities with a scarcity of healthy options. We must be intentional in making policy decisions to break the existing barriers to resources, access to healthcare, safe housing, and healthy food, so everyone in Louisville has an equal opportunity to live their healthiest lives. We invite you to join us in making transformative changes.”
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Pop-up immunization clinic will help
families stay up to date with vaccines
 Passport by Molina Healthcare will host a pop-up immunization clinic in collaboration with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Newburg Health Center, 4810 Exeter Ave.
All immunizations needed to protect your baby or 'tween will be available. If you have a child who is under 2 years between the ages of 11–12 years, the clinic will provide them with updated shots. Participants can also get free glucose and blood pressure testing and dental exams. Appointments are recommended.
Giveaways include backpacks, diapers, car seats and more.
For more information, please call (502) 213-8934 to schedule an appointment and to schedule a ride with Alpha & Omega.
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