Former ECMO patient helps others heal, move forward
Mark Meade knows better than anyone what it takes to recover after a heart attack. Now he's using his experience to help other patients with the physical — and emotional — journey of recovery.
View ArticleEastern State Hospital celebrates 200 years of serving the Lexington...
On May 1, 1824, the original Eastern State Hospital opened its doors on the site of Fayette Hospital, located on Lexington’s Newtown Pike. At the time, it was considered to be just the second state...
View ArticlePlanning safety into your summertime activities
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is commonly referred to as trauma season by health care providers. During this period, injuries often occur at a higher rate compared to other times of the...
View ArticleAudience members encouraged for KET Forum featuring UK neurologist
As part of the series, KET is producing a special, Healthy Aging: A KET Forum, hosted by Wayne Tuckson, M.D., with a live audience, on Thursday, May 23, in the KET Lexington Studios. Tuckson and an...
View ArticleProject SEARCH celebrates 1st cohort’s graduation
The dedicated team behind Project SEARCH at UK HealthCare celebrated six interns who became the first to complete the nine-month internship program.
View ArticleNeurogastronomy symposium focuses on ‘Food for Health’
The International Society of Neurogastronomy (ISN) held its annual symposium at the University of Kentucky's Gatton Student Center on May 18. The event brought together an interdisciplinary group of...
View ArticleYou don’t have to live with pelvic pain
Pelvic health is crucial to a woman’s overall well-being but is often misunderstood or overlooked. However, these symptoms can have a profound effect on a woman’s physical, emotional and social...
View ArticleStroke awareness: Understanding risks and need for urgent treatment
It's always important to prioritize health by participating in stroke risk screenings. These assessments offer invaluable insights into personal health profiles, enabling individuals to address...
View Article‘There’s no way I should be here’ — CPR, heroic efforts save UK heart patient
When Rob Sprang's heart stopped at a Lexington golf course, his friends pulled off a heroic save.
View ArticleHaving sun-safe summer fun by protecting your skin
Too much sun can cause skin cancer — the most common cancer in the U.S. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, which can damage skin cells.
View ArticleUK HealthCare physician works ringside at UFC Fight Night
Usually, Dwan Perry treats patients at the UK PMR outpatient musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic in Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. But on Saturday, June 8, he got to combine his work with his passion...
View ArticleUK HealthCare OB-GYN division to increase care, access with 19 new outreach...
UK HealthCare providers work closely with the patient’s existing care team to create a seamless continuum of care. Telehealth consults also allow the patients and their family to remain close to home,...
View ArticleLearning child and infant CPR could help save a little life
More than 23,000 children suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually. While the reported number of infant out-of-hospital cardiac arrests varies widely, survival to hospital discharge averages...
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