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Ultrasound Health Screening at Local 54 – July 20–23, 2026
As part of our continued commitment to the health and wellness of our members, Louisville Professional Firefighters Local 54 is partnering with United Diagnostic Services (UDS) to host an on-site Ultrasound Health Screening Event this July.
📍 Location:
Local 54 Union Hall
425 W. Lee St.
Louisville, KY 40208
📅 Dates:
July 20–23, 2026
What to Expect
UDS will be providing early detection ultrasound screenings designed to identify potential health concerns before they become serious issues. These screenings have been proven effective in detecting conditions related to cancer and cardiovascular health—helping improve outcomes through early intervention.
All screenings are:
✔️ Painless
✔️ Non-invasive
✔️ Quick (approximately 30 minutes)
Screenings may include:
- Echocardiogram
- Carotid artery scan
- Abdominal aorta
- Thyroid
- Liver, spleen, gallbladder
- Bladder and kidney
- Testicular scan (men)
- Exterior pelvic scan (women)
Important Information
- Pre-registration is required
- Fasting for at least 8 hours prior to your appointment is necessary
- You may drink water during the fasting period
- About 1.5 hours before your appointment, drink 32 oz. of water to ensure proper imaging
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How to Register
To schedule your appointment:
- Click the scheduling link or scan the QR code on the flyer
- Select your preferred date and time
- Enter your contact information
- Complete payment
- You will receive a confirmation email with full instructions
This is a great opportunity to take a proactive approach to your health with quick, accessible screenings right here at the Union Hall.
If you have any questions, please contact UDS directly at (646) 553-5803.
Since 1954, fire fighters across the country have been out in the community with a boot in hand to raise money for @MDAorg. 
Louisville Professional Firefighters Local 54 is proud to carry on this tradition – helping people with #neuromuscular diseases live longer, grow stronger, and thrive.
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The downstream cost of this mismanagement is astronomical, with taxpayers’ money squandered on avoidable overtime and training recruits who turn around and leave for other departments.
Most importantly, the impact on our firefighters and their families is nothing short of disgusting. The very people responsible for this crisis go home at 5pm every night whilst their firefighters are forced into unending mandatory overtime. 56 hour sleepless work weeks become upward of 80. This has an irrefutable impact on physical, mental and relationship health and the statistics don’t lie.
What’s maddening is that the solutions are out there. The first and most important change is to take the wasted downstream costs and invest them proactively in a fourth shift, (24/72), creating a 42 hour work week. Over 20 departments have made this progressive change in the last three years alone and voices from Pasco County, FL and Gainesville, FL have told of the immense success they’ve witnessed.
Recruitment has boomed, unneeded overtime all but eliminated, hiring classes full of veteran firefighters AND paramedics. Morale is up and sick time usage is down. Layer this on top of the science that proves sleep deprivation is behind so much of our ill health and we’re left with only one question: “Why do so many chiefs and even unions resist this proactive change?”
Knowing that real leadership requires selflessness and moral courage, I’ll let you make your own conclusion.
For those of you with the courage to truly fight for your men and women, there is a mountain of FREE information on my website jamesgeering.com under the “24/72” tab. From the world’s to scientists to testimonies from departments that made the change, the work has already been done. All that’s left is to find the courage to act. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎨🚗 Headed to the St. James Art Show this year? Need a place to park and want to support a great cause?
Come park with the Louisville Professional Firefighters Local 54 at our Union Hall! Parking is just $20, and 100% of proceeds go directly to the MDA ❤️.
📍 Location: 425 West Lee Street
🚙 Parking: In the rear of the building (Fenced in lot)
✨ Bonus perk: Skip the port-a-potty! When you park with us, you’re welcome to use our restrooms.
We accept cash or card 💵 💳
Come on down, enjoy the show, and know your parking dollars are making a difference! #MDA #StrongerTogether #StJamesArtShow #FillTheBoot ... See MoreSee Less
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👨🚒👩🚒 Since 1954, fire fighters across the country have been out in the community with a boot in hand to raise money for @MDAorg. 💪 Louisville Professional Firefighters Local 54 is proud to carry on this tradition - helping people with #Neuromuscular diseases live longer, grow stronger, and thrive.
When you see us out there, drop a dollar (or more!) in the boot OR you can scan the QR code or donate directly here 👉 square.link/u/m2uFXRsw
Every bit makes a difference. ❤️
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