Police sergeant ‘making full use of the life he got back’ thanks to UK...
A minor softball injury triggered a life-threatening stroke in Lexington Police Sergeant Scott Evely. He has helped close at least 50 cases since the accident, bringing some closure and clarity to...
View ArticleMedication safety in your home this holiday season
During each holiday season, there is a rise in poison exposure incidents as family and friends gather for celebrations where adults may be distracted, and children explore new surroundings.
View ArticleStories from Appalachia spark ACTION in Markey program’s new book
The UK Markey Cancer Center ACTION Program's latest book features a collection of fictional stories related to the cancer crisis in Appalachia.
View ArticleSMART ways to make those New Year’s resolutions stick
Following the SMART goals concept is a great guide to setting and sticking to goals.
View ArticlePatient finds answers and hope thanks to dedicated UK neurology team
With her active lifestyle now back, Frazier says she truly feels none of this would be possible if Dr. Al-Janabi had not come into her life and put her on the road to recovery.
View ArticleNew study calls for greater access, equity for breastfeeding surgeons
A group of surgeons, led by cardiothoracic surgeon Tessa London-Bounds, surveyed nearly a thousand fellow surgeons about the challenges they faced balancing breastfeeding with fast-paced careers.
View ArticleSteps to starting a fitness journey in 2024
While most people recognize the benefits of regular exercise, the challenge can be getting started and sticking to it.
View ArticleGill Affiliate Network celebrates 10 years of delivering advanced heart care...
The Gill Affiliate Network connects 23 hospitals across the Commonwealth with UK HealthCare's expert cardiovascular care.
View ArticleGoldstein selected to help lead statewide task force addressing heart...
Larry Goldstein, M.D., chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, has been selected to serve as co-chair of The Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (KHDSP) Task Force...
View Article'It was a breath of fresh air'– treatment of rare tumor helps KCH patient...
After a rare, softball-sized tumor was found on Payton's pancreas, surgeons from Kentucky Children's Hospital and the Markey Cancer Center teamed up for a complex surgical procedure. A year later,...
View ArticleThe lesser-known health benefit of Dry January: cancer prevention
Beyond the well-known health benefits of improved sleep, clearer skin, increased energy and shedding extra weight, ditching alcohol offers another often-overlooked advantage – reducing your risk of...
View ArticleCaring for the caregiver: UK neurology helps patient overcome rare condition
In 2019, Tiona Stevenson didn't feel like herself. She couldn't sleep or focus, but tried to work through it for about two years. After a grand mal seizure sent her to UK HealthCare's Emergency...
View ArticleUK Retail Pharmacies offer prescription delivery service for UK employees
The Apothecary, a UK Retail Pharmacy, has launched a new program to deliver prescriptions to offices on UK’s campus. The new service aims to provide a convenient and accessible way for employees to...
View ArticleCenter of Excellence in Rural Health helps provide $1.3 million in 1st year...
The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) is currently accepting applications for the Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth (HWLRPC) through the end...
View ArticleAI helping bring vital stroke care ‘virtually to the patient’s bedside’
Using innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, faculty at the UK College of Medicine are promoting efficiency in patient triage. The neurology department adopted Viz.ai in 2020, a software...
View ArticleMake home radon testing your new year’s resolution
When radon from underneath a home leaks in through openings and cracks or gaps, it can build up to dangerous levels inside. The longer a person is exposed to high levels of radon, the greater the risk...
View ArticleMarkey patient thriving after chance encounter leads to early diagnosis
For UK HealthCare employee Jan Carrico, an unexpected lunch outing led to a lifesaving early cancer diagnosis.
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