 Friday, March 21, 2025
World Tuberculosis Day highlights
the global impact of TB infection
 World TB Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the global impact of tuberculosis (TB). Observed annually on the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch revealed the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis—the bacteria responsible for TB—this day aims to educate the public.
Tuberculosis is primarily an airborne disease that mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Individuals infected with TB often experience no symptoms and do not feel ill, and they are not contagious until the infection progresses to active TB disease. Infected individuals can release TB bacteria into the air when they sneeze, cough, or speak.
Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness’ (LMPHW) TB Clinic provides diagnostic and treatment services for Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. Our TB clinicians have visited schools and patients’ homes to provide medication.
The following are the number of confirmed TB cases in the region since 2020:
- 2020: 15
- 2021: 16
- 2022: 28
- 2023: 4
- 2024: 25
Symptoms of TB:
- A bad cough lasting more than two weeks
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pains
- Fatigue or weakness
- Fever
- Poor appetite and weight loss
- Night sweats
- Chills
Who should get a TB test?
You should be tested for TB infection if:
- You have spent time with someone with infectious TB.
- You are from a country where TB disease is common, such as countries in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
- You have HIV infection or another condition that places you at high risk for TB disease.
Our TB Clinic, 400 E. Gray St., is open by appointment only. Call 502-574-6617 to schedule an appointment.
Families are invited to SOAR with summer fun
 Several youth agencies will showcase information about summer programs, camps and other fun summer activities for youths and teens at Summer Program Resource Fair. Themed “SOAR” which stands for Summer Opportunities and Resources, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. at the DuValle Education Center/Carter Gym, 3610 Bohne Ave.
This event will feature local summer activities and resources for children and teens (ages early childhood to high school) including a wide variety of summer camps, parks and recreation programs, as well as employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities from a full list of exhibitors. Drawings for summer program scholarships and door prizes will also take place.
For more information, please call Elisa Freeman-Carr at 502-754-6681 or Stephanie Link at 502-586-6458.
Louisville Bicycle Club offers free new rider clinics
New to cycling? Interested in learning skills to help you navigate riding in an urban environment? Louisville Bicycle Club offers free new rider clinics to help you get started! Check out the link below to sign up for their 5-class clinic that covers everything from bike basics and safety to repairs.
For more information, you can learn more at the Louisville Bicycle Club website.
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Launch your career with us!
 Public health workers include many people with different skills all working together to protect the health of the community. Join us!
Visit our Metro job opportunities webpage to learn more about these career opportunities in public health. You can also scan the QR code.
For more information, please email LMPHWCareers@louisvilleky.gov.
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