What's New:  

Walk-in School physicals until September 17

Concerned about Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA?

Prevent the spread of Norovirus

Drink Water First!

Best Bones Forever!


Upcoming Events:

September 2: Farmer's Market at 650 Newtown Pike, 3-6 pm

September 6: Health Department Closed for Labor Day

September 8: Diabetes Basics Class

September 13: Diabetes Support Group

September 14: Health Chats on Diabetes

September 14: Free Breastfeeding Class

September 16: Healthy Families Class

September 17 and 18: Festival Latino Lexington

September 18: Free Health Screenings and Health Fair at Health Department

September 21: Healthy Weight Basics Class

September 22: Smoking Cessation Class Series Starts

September 25 - October 10: World Equestrian Games

September 28: Bilingual English-Spanish Diabetes Support Group

September 28: Weight Loss Challenge Begins!

 

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The programs and services of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department cover a wide variety of needs related to the health and well-being of citizens of Lexington. This web-site highlights many of the services and programs provided by the Health Department and available to anyone living in Fayette County.

When you eat at a restaurant, relax in a health club hot tub, pick up your child from the childcare center, or send your child to school, you are benefitting from the activities of the Health Department.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department often works behind the scenes to accomplish our unique role and responsibilities for protecting the public.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department serves a diverse community: urban and rural, young and old, wealthy and indigent, that is representative of many races and creeds.

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