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LouisvilleFebruary 19, 2019 0Likes 463Views

African American Health

Did you know that African Americans have a higher rate of diabetes, heart disease, asthma and stroke than almost anyone else? Yes! Almost half of African Americans will develop some sort of heart disease in their lifetime. Stroke and heart disease are the number 1 killer of African Americans. That’s not the only thing either. Nearly half of all people…

General LouisvilleNovember 6, 2018 0Likes 505Views

Basics of Diabetes

1 in 10 Adults in the United States lives with Diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that affects if the body can produce insulin. In Type 1 Diabetes, the body loses the ability to produce insulin on it’s own. With Type 2 Diabetes, the body still produces insulin, it just is not able to process it or use it effectively. …

COVID-19 Update

Protect yourself against COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Protect yourself against COVID-19 (coronavirus) by covering your nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as a cough or difficulty breathing, call your primary care provider.

To protect Patients and Staff we are asking:

All patients call before walking into the health center
Patients 60 years and older accept a telephone visit rather than walking into the health center for an appointment
Do NOT bring anyone with you to your appointment unless medically necessary

Do NOT come to the health center within your 14 day isolation/quarantine period