Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

10/15/2026

Lexington, let's gear up for flu season together!

⏰October 22

📍 Bluegrass Community & Technical College | 2–5pm
500 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40508

Reserve your timeslot at www.LFCHD.org/event/2026freeflushotclinic/

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

🍂 Win a Planet Fitness membership, New Balance shoes, or a $50 Lexington Farmers Market gift card — just for taking care of yourself.

The LFCHD Wellness Passport is back for fall. Sign up, complete 10 wellness activities at your own pace, and you’re entered to win.

Activities can be anything that feeds your mind, body, or spirit — a neighborhood walk, stargazing, gardening, visiting a library or art exhibit, making a craft, attending a community event. If it reduces stress and fills your cup, it counts.

Entries close December 30. Sign up free:
👉 LFCHD.org/wellnesspassport

Free. Open to everyone. No gym required.

10/14/2026

On Monday, October 12, the Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health recognized Coreise Johnson, our Public Health Educator & Community Engagement Coordinator (pictured here in the red shirt), for receiving the 2026 Kentucky Black Pride Festival Community Service Award.

For many years, Coreise has partnered with Kentucky Black Pride to connect community members with HIV prevention resources, education, and testing. The award celebrates her commitment to meeting people where they are, building trusted relationships, and connecting residents with public health resources.

Congratulations, Coreise, and thank you for 12 years of service to our community!

10/13/2026

Ready to quit for good? LFCHD, in partnership with Bourbon Co Health Department, is offering Freedom From Smoking classes — available in-person or online!

📅 3-5pm on: Oct 12, 19, 26 | Nov 2, 4, 9, 16, 23
📍 Northside Library, 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington (or join online!)

To register:
Lexington/Fayette County: Rebekah Shoopman | 859-233-2377 | [email protected]
Bourbon County: Ann Marie Gonzales | 859-987-1915 ext. 4124 | [email protected]

Take the first step toward a smoke-free life. Sign up today! 💙

10/13/2026

Movement Club at Garrett Morgan Elementary 🐔🤸

LFCHD is proud to be one of the community partners at Garrett Morgan Elementary’s In School Club, held every Friday from October 9 through November 20! K-5th grade students get to pick the club they want to join.

Our own Ruben led 2nd and 3rd graders in a session on the importance of movement, using rubber chickens to practice balance and hand-eye coordination through a variety of fun activities. 🎉

Thank you to Garrett Morgan Elementary for inviting us to be part of this great program! 💙

10/12/2026

Feeling strong, Lexington? Let’s keep it that way, for each other. 💪

Kentucky reported three pediatric flu-associated deaths last flu season. One life is too many. A quick, free flu shot protects you and your neighbors.

📍 LFCHD, 650 Newtown Pike
📞 Call for same-day appointments, Mon-Thu: 859-288-2483

10/12/2026

Kentucky Earthquake Awareness Week: Check Your Emergency Supplies

After a damaging earthquake, some of the services and supplies we normally depend on may not be immediately available.

That's why emergency kits matter.

Think about having supplies in three places: an at-home kit for sheltering where you live, a to-go kit you can take if you need to leave quickly and a vehicle kit for emergencies that happen while you're away from home.

Already have your kits? Emergency supplies aren't “build it and forget it.” Food expires, batteries lose their charge, medications and household needs change, and children grow.

TODAY’S ACTION: Check one emergency kit today. Don't have one yet? Gather the first three items for it.

LEARN MORE: https://tinyurl.com/EQ-Kit

10/12/2026

Fall Into Prevention — October HIV Testing Events 🍂❤️

LFCHD is bringing free HIV testing, blood pressure screenings, and health education out into the community this October! Testing is free, confidential, and no appointment is needed.

📅 National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 10am-2pm
Passport by Molina Healthcare, Lexington One-Stop Help Center, 127 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 128, Unit 4

📅 Shiloh Baptist Church
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 11am-2pm
Parking lot, 237 E. Fifth Street, 40508

📅 Voices of Hope
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 11am-2pm
644 N. Broadway, 40508

Know your status. Own your health. 💪