Bill Gatton Foundation gives $16 million to directly impact diabetes care...
The University of Kentucky’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is proud to announce a transformative gift of $16 million from The Bill Gatton Foundation. Ten million dollars of the gift will honor Mr....
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 ArticleGet to know UK HealthCare’s award-winning Complex Discharge Team
Some patients may not have a home or nearby family to return to, some may be dealing with substance use disorder, others may suffer from cognitive decline, but UK HealthCare’s Complex Discharge Team...
View ArticlePrep kids for the school year with a wellness check up
As important as it is to shop for the back-to-school essentials, one thing that should be on top of the to-do list is to have your child visit their primary care provider for an annual wellness exam.
View ArticleUK HealthCare opens 1st EmPATH psychiatric emergency unit in Kentucky
Yesterday, community and state leaders joined UK HealthCare officials to celebrate the opening of a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The...
View ArticleSanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities...
The University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The...
View ArticleKCH patients have a ‘smashing’ good time playing against pro tennis aces
At the inaugural Lexington Challenger Mini Pro-Am, KCH patients showed tennis pros and UK athletes how the game is really played.
View ArticleBoost your brain: the power of a healthy diet
Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not just our physical well-being, but also our brain health. A diet high in sugars and processed foods can weaken brain...
View Article‘We haven’t forgotten about you’ – Eastern Ky. flood recovery continues,...
Two years after the devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky, recovery is ongoing — and supported tirelessly by many UK and UK HealthCare providers in the area.
View ArticleAfter hours, Markey IT pro inspires young artists
When Shawn Pryor logs off from his IT duties, he transforms into a mentor, inspiring young minds through the world of graphic novels and storytelling.
View ArticlePatient and family advisory councils transform the health care experience
Patient and family advisory councils at UK HealthCare are revolutionizing the health care experience by incorporating feedback from patients and their families to improve quality, safety, and overall...
View ArticleUK physicians restore college student’s vision after ‘false brain tumor’
Last fall, 19-year-old Eastern Kentucky University student Madison Carlisle began rapidly losing her vision with a headache that just wouldn’t go away. Diagnosed with a rare condition called...
View ArticleTreat minor cuts at home, avoid infections with these tips
Minor cuts and scrapes are common and can usually be treated and monitored at home. However, there are ways to promote healing and signs to look for that could signal infection and need further...
View ArticleNIH funds UK’s groundbreaking DBS-Plus trial for Parkinson’s
Neurosurgeon Craig van Horne, M.D., Ph.D., hopes that DBS-Plus will eventually become the new “standard of care” for advanced Parkinson’s. This summer, his team’s work took a big step towards that...
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