Functional family therapy can change families for the better
Jennifer Connor Godbey, licensed clinical social worker and assistant professor of psychiatry at the UK College of Medicine, discusses functional family therapy in this week's health column.
View ArticlePrecision medicine, Markey collaboration delivers hope to Bowling Green...
After a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, Bowling Green resident Richard Simpson found out he was a candidate for a new treatment that targeted the rare genetic mutation in his tumor. Simpson has had a...
View ArticleUK vaccine expert answers some common questions about the new COVID booster
Vince Venditto, Ph.D., an assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences in the UK College of Pharmacy, discusses the new COVID-19 booster in this week's health column.
View ArticleUK HealthCare offers students with disabilities immersive job, education...
Launched in August 2023, seven students from Fayette County high schools are taking part in a nine-month immersive internship, getting real-world experience and mentorship in different areas across UK...
View ArticleUK faculty attend global symposium to educate others on neurogastronomy
A group from the University of Kentucky recently returned from several days in San Diego at a global symposium where they educated attendees from 48 different countries about neurogastronomy....
View Article'Behind the Blue': Greg Davis reflects on long, successful career in forensic...
In this episode of "Behind the Blue," Davis takes us through the journey of his career, from serving as medical examiner for the state, launching UK’s successful Division of Forensic Consultation...
View Article‘Sports specialization’ in young athletes can do more harm than good
“Sports specialization” is a topic that's come to the forefront in recent years, meaning athletes that are playing one particular sport, especially year-round. This is at the exclusion of other...
View Article‘UK at the Half’: Richard Ford on the UK King’s Daughters Health System
In this “UK at the Half,” Richard Ford, M.D., highlights the UK experience that inspired him to become a physician and how the growth of the King’s Daughters Health System is making an impact on the...
View ArticleMy child is struggling with mental health. Where do I turn?
Alissa Briggs, Ph.D., NCSP, associate professor and licensed psychologist in the Division of Pediatric Forensic Medicine at UK HealthCare, discusses mental health practices for children in this week's...
View ArticleKCH to expand specialized services at new facility in Lexington
A ribbon-cutting ceremony signified the official opening of Kentucky Children’s Richmond Road, a 25,000 square foot facility that will house four specialty clinics for children with complex medical...
View Article‘UK at the Half’: Mark Evers on Markey’s NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center...
There are only 55 NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, and Markey is the first and only one in Kentucky.
View ArticleYoung patient channels cancer care experience into ‘pup art’
After overcoming osteosarcoma, 12-year-old Katie Bell returns to Kentucky Children's Hospital for the grand opening of her art exhibit "Pups of Color" featuring UK HealthCare’s Animal Assisted Therapy...
View Article8 UK Pharmacy Services team members honored as UK HealthCare celebrates...
In honor of National Pharmacy Week, Oct. 15-21, eight UK Pharmacy Services employees are being recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to patient care. The four pharmacists and four...
View ArticleMarkey patient unites community with the power of pink
Inspired by her own breast cancer journey and the connections she formed, UK Markey Cancer Center patient Catherine Anderson and her daughter Peyton started Pink Sisters. The nonprofit organization is...
View ArticleGill Heart & Vascular Institute to host 10th annual affiliate network...
Conference sessions will focus on the latest advancements and trends in cardiovascular medicine as well as best practices for managing and leading cardiology programs.
View ArticleIncisionless procedure offers relief for uterine fibroids
Mark R. Hoffman, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UK HealthCare, discusses a new procedure to provide relief from uterine fibroids in this week's health column.
View ArticleCreative care: How art therapy helps UK HealthCare patients heal
At UK Integrative Medicine and Health, art therapy is one way providers focus on the treatment of the whole person with an emphasis on healing and wellness.
View ArticleGood oral hygiene is especially important during the holidays
While sweet treats can be enjoyed, as we head into the fall and winter months it is important to stay on top of your oral health to ensure your dental visits are cavity-free.
View ArticleNo tricks, just treats for KCH patients at 'Reverse Trick-or-Treat'
At the annual "Reverse Trick or Treat" at Kentucky Children's Hospital, staff from across UK HealthCare go room to room delivering treats (but no tricks) to patients.
View ArticleUK, U of L face off in annual organ donor registration challenge
“This is one competition in which everyone wins, especially the thousands of Kentuckians who are waiting for a life-saving organ,” said Melinda Fox, administrator for the UK Transplant Center. “Whether...
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