Music therapy helps two-time cancer survivor through bone marrow transplant
Twice diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphona, Markey patient Bobbi Jo Allen credits music therapy with helping her through the healing process following a bone marrow transplant.
View ArticleFighting to live — young patient defies odds after rare complication
Easton Hutchins had been in and out of hospitals most of his young life. But a rare complication from a seasonal virus had Easton — and his family — fighting for his life.
View ArticleAmerican Heart Association: Use of statins does not pose undue risk of...
Statins, drugs often used in the treatment of patients with or at higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, do not put people at an increased risk of neurological complications, the...
View ArticleUK neurologist advocates for AI, ultrasound to help prevent blindness from...
A recently published article by UK HealthCare’s Jagannadha (Jay) Avasarala, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology, outlines the promise of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in the diagnosis of Giant Cell...
View ArticleFrom Kentucky to Kenya: UK alum’s journey of medical missions
In the fall of 2022, Bryce Noblitt, M.D., his wife and three children packed up and moved to Kenya. Noblitt always knew he had a calling to serve others, so when he received the opportunity to serve...
View ArticleQuick action saves twins in high-risk pregnancy at UK King’s Daughters
Allison Brown of Paintsville knew being pregnant with twins came with a high risk. Quick action by the obstetrics team at UK King’s Daughters ensured both boys came home healthy and strong.
View ArticleSt. Claire HealthCare officially becomes part of UK
Morehead-based St. Claire HealthCare officially became part of the University of Kentucky today — a move that will expand academic programs and access to quality patient care for more Kentuckians.
View ArticleKeep the family safe in pools, oceans and lakes
Even though parents are aware of the risk of drowning, it remains the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 1-4, as well as a leading cause of death among teens. Nearly 1,000 children die due to...
View ArticleUS flag retirement kiosk unveiled at UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Staff at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) have organized a new option to help the local community respectfully retire worn U.S. flags.
View ArticleNew UK HealthCare clinic opens, offering quality family health care in Hamburg
UK HealthCare – Hamburg recently opened at 2700 Old Rosebud Road, Suite 110 in Lexington. Offering services ranging from physicals to chronic disease and medication management, the clinic is the...
View ArticlePET scans offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease
When it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart – such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET – it can be overwhelming to know what kind of scan is right for you. What is your doctor looking for, and what exactly...
View ArticleTee-rrific: KCH patients, PGA golfers swing into fun at annual Mini Pro-Am
Patients from Kentucky Children's Hospital got some expert tips from PGA pros at the annual Mini Pro-Am.
View ArticleCoast-to-Coast Ride for Alzheimer’s: Bike4Alz stops in Lexington to support...
Bike4Alz, a nonprofit started by fraternity members at Western Kentucky University, is hosting a fundraiser as this year’s team passes through Lexington during their annual ride from San Francisco,...
View ArticleGrant to advance HDI’s work in graphic medicine
With support from the WITH Foundation (WITH), HDI hopes to expand its library of graphic medicine resources. WITH promotes comprehensive healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities in the...
View ArticleAdapted bike brings ‛pure happiness’ to UK cerebral palsy patient
Most children start riding bicycles between 3 and 8 years old, but 21-year-old Jessica Standiford had never owned a bike that met her needs as a person with cerebral palsy. However, her therapists at...
View Article‛Heart of the Family’ study could help reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes
A team at the University of Kentucky (UK) is leading a health study called “Heart of the Family” to help people learn to reduce their risk for heart disease and diabetes, and they’re inviting...
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