diff --git a/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py b/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py
index 274a9b5..9872a55 100644
--- a/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py
+++ b/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py
@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@ main = Blueprint('main', __name__)
 
 @app.before_request
 def before_request():
+    if request.path == '/_health':
+        return
     g.milestones = Milestone.query.filter_by(active=True).order_by(Milestone.name).all()
     g.version = __version__
     g.version_date = misc.version_date()