'The only alternative is hospice': Radical interventional radiology procedure...
Ron Bird's liver transplant was successful, but he was still gravely ill. With all other options exhausted, UK HealthCare interventional radiologist Roberto Galuppo came up with a "Hail Mary" idea — a...
View ArticleUK, UofL rivalry continues with 3rd decade of Gift of Life Challenge
“UK and U of L fans may be bitter rivals when it comes to sports, but one thing we can all come together on is the need for more organ donors,” said Melinda Fox, administrator for the UK Transplant...
View ArticleUK Center of Excellence in Rural Health accepting applications for new...
The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health announced on Oct. 1, 2022, the inaugural call for applications for the new Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth.
View ArticleThe importance of exercise as you age
Dee Dlugonski, Ph.D., assistant professor of athletic training in the UK College of Health Sciences and coordinator for the Active Women’s Health initiative with the UK Sports Medicine Research...
View Article'I was fading' — Heart transplant gives UK patient a second chance at life
Tom Napier went from feeling fatigued and unwell to being gravely ill in a matter of months. A referral to UK HealthCare's Gill Heart & Vascular Institute led to a new heart and a new life.
View ArticleUK HealthCare team leads conference on best practices for cleft care
The 33rd Tristate Craniofacial Conference was the first conference held in person since 2019 due to the pandemic and continued with the tradition of facilitating academic and professional exchanges...
View ArticleDiabetes management is a team effort
Simon Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., acting director of UK HealthCare’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, discusses National Diabetes Awareness Month in this week's health column.
View ArticleMarkey Cancer Center to host affiliate network conference
Conference sessions will focus on advancing cancer care in community hospitals.
View ArticleNew mobile clinic rolls across the state to deliver specialized pediatric care
Far too often, children and teens can’t get to Lexington to get the specialized care they need. With a new mobile clinic, the providers at Kentucky Children’s Hospital will bring the care to them....
View ArticleUK pathology resident exhibits photography collection to honor friend with ALS
When UK alumnus and pathology resident Leo Yenwongfai learned about his friend's ALS diagnosis, he delved into photography to help keep her connected with nature. Today, a collection of his work,...
View ArticleThere is no vaccine for hepatitis C — getting tested could save your life
UK HealthCare infectious disease physician Takako Schaninger, M.D. discusses how to stay protected from hepatitis in this week's health column.
View Article'UK at the Half': UK SMRI researchers create new, jockey-specific concussion...
For the past two years, SMRI has been working in partnership with Keeneland to conduct its research and develop this new test with the help and feedback from the jockeys who race here.
View ArticleUK GO program raising awareness for diabetic retinopathy
November is Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Month. During this month, the University of Kentucky Global Ophthalmology (UK GO) team is raising awareness for the condition that affects many Kentuckians...
View ArticleDonor gives the gift of celebration to KCH patients
Manuel Boggs believes that just because a child is in the hospital, there's no reason not to celebrate. Thanksgiving, birthdays, Christmas — if there's a reason to party, he wants to support it.
View ArticleUK HealthCare announces Thanksgiving holiday hours for Retail Pharmacy...
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday this week, hours at some UK Retail Pharmacy locations will change. As always, Chandler Retail Pharmacy will remain open for the holiday. The pharmacy is open...
View ArticleWhat to know about listeria and food recalls
Sarah D’Orazio, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, discusses listeria in this week's...
View ArticleUK HealthCare bringing cheer to patients with live holiday performances
Throughout the month of December, there will be 66 performances supported by the Auxiliary for the Arts in HealthCare Program, taking place in the Chandler Hospital Pavilion A Atrium, Markey Cancer...
View ArticleUK HealthCare hosts annual Cardio-Oncology Symposium
This event is relevant for physicians, pharmacists, cardiovascular technicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, radiation physicists and radiologic technicians. Cardiology, surgery,...
View ArticleUK Retail Pharmacies offer one-stop testing, treatment for flu
As various illnesses continue to spread throughout the area, health providers are still seeing large numbers of flu cases. If you are feeling sick and think it could be the flu, UK Retail Pharmacies...
View ArticleMaster distiller, grateful patient creates new bourbon batch to benefit UK...
When Fred Noe, master distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., got a lifesaving transplant at UK HealthCare, he knew he wanted to find a way to pay it forward.
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