Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Mission: Helping Lexington be well. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation.

Values: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Equity, Service The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and nationally accredited since 2014. Values: We commit to being …
Caring: We will treat our clients, community and coworkers with compassion and kindness. Accountable: We will do our best at all times and b

e accountable for our actions. Respectful: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Equitable: We will provide services and care equitably to all of our clients throughout the community. Service: We are here to serve our clients and community.

09/08/2026

Did you know?

You don’t have to wait until you have symptoms to get tested for HIV or STIs. Regular testing can be an important part of taking care of your sexual health.

Need STI testing? The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department offers confidential STI testing and treatment in our clinic. Same-day appointments are available by calling 859-288-2483 and selecting option 2.

Ask about testing and learn which options may be right for you.

09/07/2026

Every day, LFCHD's epidemiology team monitors disease activity, reviews health data, and works alongside healthcare partners across Lexington-Fayette County to catch health concerns early and keep them from spreading.

It's steady, unglamorous work — but it's a core part of how this community stays protected. On World Field Epidemiology Day (Sept. 7), we're recognizing our dedicated team that does it!🔍

LFCHD Clinic Hours are changing for the week of Labor Day:Monday, Sept 7 - CLOSEDTuesday - Thursday, Sept 8-10 - 8am - 3...
09/07/2026

LFCHD Clinic Hours are changing for the week of Labor Day:
Monday, Sept 7 - CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday, Sept 8-10 - 8am - 3:30pm
Friday, Sept 11 - CLOSED

09/06/2026

September 7 is World Field Epidemiology Day. It marks the anniversary of Dr. John Snow's 1854 investigation into a cholera outbreak in London — work that laid the foundation for how outbreaks are traced and stopped today.🔍

That same detective work happens right here in Fayette County. LFCHD's epidemiology team watches for disease trends, investigates possible outbreaks, and traces who may have been exposed — work that mostly happens behind the scenes, long before it would ever make the news.

They're sometimes called "disease detectives," and it's an apt title: connecting data points to stop illness before it spreads further.

The LFCHD Harm Reduction hours are changing for the week of Labor Day:Monday & Tuesday, Sept 7 & 8 - CLOSEDWednesday & T...
09/06/2026

The LFCHD Harm Reduction hours are changing for the week of Labor Day:
Monday & Tuesday, Sept 7 & 8 - CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday, Sept 9 & 10 - 11:00am - 3:30pm
Friday, Sept 11 - CLOSED

09/05/2026

Prevent Diabetes — September 13! 💪

Take control of your health. This class teaches you how to eat healthy, stay active, reduce health risks, self-monitor, stay motivated, problem-solve, and stay positive — real tools for real change.

📅 Sunday, Sept 13 | 2pm
📍 Gatton Park community room, 795 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508

Spots are limited — register today! 📧 [email protected]

09/04/2026

HIV Testing Events This September 🧡

Get tested, know your status — LFCHD is out in the community all month long! Catch us at any of these events:

📍 Hope Out Loud
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 5 | 4-8pm
📍 Gatton Park

📍 National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD)
🗓️ Friday, Sept 18 | 10am-2pm
📍 2nd Chance Clinic, 1420 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505

📍 Black Pride
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 26 | 12-6pm
📍 Woodland Park

Know your status. Own your health. 💪

Monday, Sept 7In observance of Labor Day, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will be closed on Monday, Septe...
09/04/2026

Monday, Sept 7
In observance of Labor Day, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will be closed on Monday, September 7.
We will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

Lunes, 7 de septiembre
En conmemoración del Día del Trabajo, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Lexington-Fayette estará cerrado el 7 de septiembre.
Volveremos a abrir a las 8:00 a.m. el martes 8 de septiembre.

09/03/2026

Standing water = mosquito breeding ground.🦟

Clogged gutters, birdbaths, old tires, tarps, buckets — anything holding rainwater is a target. 🪣Empty containers, flip what you can, change birdbath water weekly, and keep gutters draining.

If mosquitoes are still a problem on your street after that, go to 🔴 LFCHD.org/mosquito-activity-report and let LFCHD's mosquito control team know. Your report helps build the data we use to decide where to spray.

09/03/2026

September is your time to Take Charge of Your Sexual Health!❤️

Your sexual health is an important part of your overall health and well-being. This month, LFCHD is encouraging our community to know your status, learn your prevention options, get tested, and connect with care.

Whether you’re looking for HIV/STI testing, PrEP information, condoms, wellness services, or referrals, we’re here to help!

Know. Prevent. Test. Protect.

Address

650 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY
40508

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592522371

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