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West Louisville nonprofit wants improved health care access in area

Congressman Morgan McGarvey toured the Park DuValle Community Health Center on Wednesday and sat down with leaders to discuss barriers to health care in West Louisville.

'Vital for life' | Free assistance available in Kentuckiana to avoid losing Medicaid

Eligibility for Medicaid was expanded during the pandemic and the renewal process was suspended. But now the Kentucky and Indiana Medicaid Services is rolling back the COVID-19 era policies.

How redlining in Louisville led to health inequity

COVID-19 exposes inequities dating back to redlining era The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed inequities within the health care system, but inequities in health and wealth date back generations. Author: Taylor Weiter, Dennis Ting Published: 6:51 PM EDT March 16, 2021 Updated: 11:28 PM EDT March 16, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While Hikes Point and Parkland are separated by just 10 miles, the experiences of people growing up in those neighborhoods can feel worlds apart. A real estate attorney who works with nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity and the Louisville Urban League, John Borders Jr. is an expert on home ownership and real estate transactions. Though he often works with people in west Louisville, the Hikes Point native said he only recently began to understand the disparity of wealth between the city’s Black and white communities. 

1C vaccine group in Kentucky: What to know about latest phase

Kentucky's opening up COVID vaccine appointments for phase 1C. What to know

Kentucky opening regional COVID-19 vaccination sites to 1C in March. What that means for you

Kentucky has opened up COVID vaccine appointments for phase 1C. What to know Sarah Ladd, Louisville Courier Journal © Alton Strupp/Courier Journal A volunteer prepares to inject the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Broadbent Arena. Feb. 10, 2021 Kentucky vaccination sites have begun the long process of inoculating the 1C category, made up of more than 1 million people.  On March 1, Kentucky's regional vaccination clinics opened appointments to those in the 1C category. But not everyone had access right away. First in line were those 60 and older, who continue to be a priority.  On March 15, the sites expanded access to medically compromised people, with some sites opening to essential workers, too. Beginning March 22, all those 50 and older will have access in the 1C category as well. 

1C COVID vaccination group Kentucky: Vaccination appointments to open

Kentucky vaccination sites have begun the long process of inoculating the 1C category, made up of more than 1 million people.  On March 1, Kentucky's regional vaccination clinics opened appointments to those in the 1C category. But not everyone had access right away. First in line were those 60 and older, who continue to be a priority.  On March 15, the sites expanded access to medically compromised people, with some sites opening to essential workers, too. Beginning March 22, all those 50 and older will have access in the 1C category as well.   Who is in the 1C category? The 1C category consists of more than 1 million Kentuckians. Louisville's health strategist, Dr. Sarah Moyer, recently estimated the group makes up around 60% of Jefferson County's population. 

Jefferson County PVA office hit by ransomware attack