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Whether looking for peace of mind or help making informed health decisions, Labcorp OnDemand’s quick + convenient tests make it easier than ever to get the answers you need. | Photo provided by Labcorp
Tired of feeling tired? Wondering if you have a hormonal imbalance? Curious if your diet is working for (or against) you? Get quick answers to your pressing health questions with Labcorp OnDemand, offering access to the same tests your doctor orders — but without the doctor’s visit.

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All tests offer quick, accurate results + affordable, transparent pricing. Ready to get started? Here are five tests you can order today:

Annual Wellness

Take an Annual Wellness test and get individualized results with a Women’s Health Test or Men’s Health Test — offering a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and alerts to common concerns like diabetes, heart disease, hormone levels + more.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

All people 45+ at average risk should get screened for colon cancer, and the ColoFIT Colon Cancer Home Collection Test offers a way to do so — by testing for hidden blood in stool (a potential indicator of colon cancer) — without leaving home.

Hormone Health

Optimize your hormonal health or discover if you have imbalances with a hormone health test that measures estradiol, progesterone, testosterone and more.

Nutritional Health

Feeling sluggish? Find out if you’re low in key vitamins and minerals with a Micronutrient Test — measuring the levels of six essential micronutrients in your blood (like vitamin D, folate, magnesium + more).

Seasonal Allergies

Achoo. See what’s triggering your seasonal or year-round respiratory allergies + sniffles with an Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test that measures your body’s immune response to common environmental allergens, like pollen, mold, pet and animal dander, dust mites, grasses, and more.

Bonus: LOUtoday readers get $10 off most tests with code 6AMCITY.
 
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A. Overall wellness
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C. Hormone health
D. Cholesterol or heart health
E. Immune health
F. Seasonal Allergies
 
 
Events
 
Thursday, May 9
  • Sips & Science | Thursday, May 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $20 | Sip an adult beverage while you explore the Science Center after hours — no kids allowed at this 21+ event.
Friday, May 10
  • Coffee: Creators Fest | Friday, May 10 | 11 a.m. | Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $24-$50 | Hear new orchestral works from three artists-in-residence under the baton of Teddy Abrams.
Saturday, May 11
  • Rambler Garden Club Annual Plant Sale | Saturday, May 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Springdale Presbyterian Church, 7812 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville | Free | Shop garden plants for a cause — all proceeds go back into local ecologically-minded organizations.
  • International Food Truck Festival | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Big Four Lawn and Swing Garden, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Eat your way around the world with more than 25 food trucks, featuring different cuisines.
Sunday, May 12
  • Mother’s Day at PG&J’s Dog Park Bar | Sunday, May 12 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | PG&J’s Dog Park Bar, 800 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate moms with live jazz, drinks, snacks, crafts, and pups.
  • Flower Steaming on Silk | Sunday, May 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Preston Arts Center, 8101 Warwick Ave., Louisville | $85 | Dye your own silk scarf with plant pigments and patterns — feel free to bring your own flowers and leaves.
Wednesday, May 22
  • LeadingBetter™ Summit | Wednesday, May 22 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W Main St., Louisville | $495 | Calling all professionals and entrepreneurs: Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the region’s largest communication + collaboration event.*
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News Notes
 
Health
  • UofL Health is expected to break ground on a new $25 million cancer research center in Bullitt County within the year. The Center for Rural Cancer Education and Research will join the UofL South Hospital campus at 1903 W. Hebron Ln. in Shepherdsville and expand access for patients outside Louisville.
Edu
  • The Jefferson County Board of Education voted last night on new school start times for the 2024-25 school year. Scenario One passed with a 4-3 vote, with the caveat that administration will return with an improved 2025-26 plan by December 1 of this year.
Civic
  • Mayor Craig Greenberg proclaimed this week as Air Quality Awareness Week, encouraging residents to stay aware of the air quality on a day-to-day basis. The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District offers 24/7 reports on air quality and issues alerts when needed.
Family
  • The Louisville Zoo is offering free tickets to moms this Sunday, May 12 for Mother’s Day. The offer extends to regular admission, but not Wild Lights. Speaking of which, Wild Lights has been extended through Sunday, June 16.
History
  • The Louisville Historical League will host a community discussion on historic preservation at the Chapel of St. Philip Neri (236 Woodbine Ave.) this Saturday, May 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature panelists + moderators from numerous local groups dedicated to preservation.
Outdoors
  • Nearly $500,000 in improvements are slated for Long Run Park (1605 Flat Rock Rd.) by the end of the year. The restrooms and parking lot will be made more accessible and the 40-year-old basketball court will be improved. Parking will be limited until the project is finished this fall.
Sports
  • Pat Kelsey is recruiting from all over the country, but players with Kentucky ties are also getting in on the game. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Travel
    Wellness
    • Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*
     
    The Filson Historical Society
     
    Civic
     
    ♻️ Pop-up, drop-off
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    The Pop-Up Drop-Offs run monthly from March to November | Photo via Louisville Metro
    This Saturday, May 11 is Louisville Metro’s next free recycling + large item disposal event. This month’s Pop-Up Drop-Off will be at the UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N. Whittington Pkwy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Here’s what you can offload:
    • Electronic items like cell phones and computers — no batteries or light bulbs, those go to the Haz Bin.
    • Furniture + appliances, except refrigerators or anything else containing Freon
    • Yard waste, subject to normal guidelines
    • Household recycling
    • Documents for shredding — stick to sensitive material, no need to shred junk mail, even if it would feel good.
    • Prescription medication
    • Gently used shoes for donation to WaterStep
    In 2022, 46.8% of the material dropped off was diverted from the landfill, but that’s only possible with your help. Separate your loads into the right categories, so the recyclables can actually be recycled.

    Bonus: you can schedule large-item pickup anytime.
       
      The Buy
       
      Sunglasses under $100, because we’re heading into the brightest months of the year (yay). We like these tortoiseshell Ray-Bans or this cat-eye Jimmy Choo pair.
       
       
      The Wrap
       
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      From the editor
      First the trunks, now the house. A $13 million Los Angeles mansion once owned by Muhammad Ali is up for auction. So for just about $18.5 million, you could display his old trunks in his old house, but you’d have to leave LOU. I think I’ll save my millions.
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