UK HealthCare launches new video series
A new video series highlighting exciting news, initiatives and groundbreaking work being done at UK HealthCare debuted this week.
View ArticleGill surgeons 1st in Kentucky to offer less invasive treatment for aortic...
Diagnosed years ago with an aortic aneurysm, Ashland resident Bonnie Hutton was under careful, frequent monitoring by her cardiologist at UK King’s Daughters. When a secondary health condition began...
View ArticleThe treatment and prevention of childhood obesity starts at home
In the United States, one in five children are obese. Obesity is a chronic disease with many contributing factors; family history, access to healthy foods, hormonal and metabolic conditions, and even...
View ArticleScreening is your best defense against lung cancer
For many decades, Kentucky has been leading the nation in lung cancer incidence and mortality. Although this is a grim statistic, there is reason to be hopeful: more Kentuckians are surviving after a...
View ArticleIntercepting danger: UK physicians tackle football coach’s life-threatening...
“COVID saved my life.” That’s not something you hear often, but for Shan Housekeeper, it’s a reality. The 44-year-old husband, father of three, and college football coach found himself facing a...
View ArticleUK HealthCare bringing cheer to patients with live holiday performances
The holiday season is here and UK HealthCare is spreading joy by welcoming live musicians and singers back to its facilities.
View ArticleAvoid the emergency department this holiday season with these tips
The holiday season is a great time to gather with family and friends, enjoy meals together and decorate homes. But, this time of year tends to bring with it an increase in emergency department visits....
View ArticleSaved by seconds: Staff, AED rescue student in cardiac arrest
Ashland resident and Blazer High School student Annastasia Tipton didn’t know even know she had a rare heart defect — until her heart stopped at school.
View ArticleLower your risk for kidney stones
Kidney stones are common. In the U.S., one in 11 individuals will be affected by them at some point in their life. They’re typically seen in adults between 40 and 60 years old. However, kidney stones...
View Article‘Why not?’ From advocacy to action, kidney donor pays it forward
For years, Louisville resident Tom Coleman has been an advocate for organ donation. But when his wife was diagnosed with kidney failure, Tom turned advocacy into action, contacting the UK HealthCare...
View ArticleHow to keep life engaging for people with Alzheimer’s
Adapting activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for maintaining their engagement and well-being. As Alzheimer’s progresses, activities that were once routine can become...
View ArticleAvoid the emergency department this holiday season with these tips
The holiday season is a great time to gather with family and friends, enjoy meals together and decorate homes. But, this time of year tends to bring with it an increase in emergency department visits....
View ArticleQ&A: Experts discuss mental health stigma and suicide prevention around the...
The holiday season can be challenging for many. It can induce increased levels of stress, isolation and can heighten existing mental health challenges. Because of this, it is more critical now than...
View ArticleYoung UK patient’s resilience inspires new tradition of giving back
What started as a fever became a fight for Harper’s life — and an inspiring story of resilience and gratitude.
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