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General Health LouisvilleJuly 8, 2021 1Like 955Views

LGBTQ+ Health

June 7th, 2021 By: Mya Davidson People who are in the LGBTQ+ Community are members of every community. They are diverse and come from all walks of life, all races and ethnicities, all ages, and all socioeconomic statuses. Therefore, the needs of this community should be considered in public health efforts to improve the overall health of every person and…

General LouisvilleMay 23, 2019 0Likes 427Views

Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community

LGBTQ+ individuals have higher suicide rates, higher substance abuse rates as well as higher chances of depression, anxiety and other mental illness than any other single group of people. As much as 30% of the LGBTQ+ community has substance abuse struggles, compared to 9% of the general population. May is mental health awareness month, and with Pride month just a…

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