A win-win relationship: College of Health Sciences, UK HealthCare rely on...
At an academic health system like UK HealthCare, the university’s health colleges are included in the experience, and students have the chance to learn directly from experts in the field. This kind of...
View ArticleUK employees invited to submit to the 11th annual Arts in HealthCare art call
In continued celebration of the many talents of the faculty and staff of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare, Arts in HealthCare is issuing the 11th annual juried call for art. The purpose of...
View ArticleNorovirus is on the rise in Kentucky — how to prevent infection
Cases of norovirus are on the rise, but there are some easy steps to take to stay healthy when infection rates are high. The virus, often referred to as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu” causes acute...
View ArticleDouble the courage: Twins born with heart defects define resiliency
Despite facing serious heart conditions at birth, twins Lennox and Berkley Frey have grown into resilient, unstoppable 6-year-olds thanks to Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
View ArticleA deserving heart: UK HealthCare, Gill Affiliate Network deliver results for...
After years of living with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to help his heart function, Ron Kelly became the first patient at UK HealthCare to receive a new heart transported via the Organ Care...
View ArticleAdvancing Kentucky Together: Avinash Bhakta’s care for Kentuckians
Avinash S. Bhakta, M.D., treats many patients who are from Eastern Kentucky and has an outreach program with other physicians across Appalachia.
View Article10 dates and 35 years later, UK alums reflect on love, illness and caregiving
After a whirlwind romance and hometown wedding, a young wife and husband faced life-changing diagnoses. Thirty-five years later, these UK alums are sharing their story through a new book and donating...
View ArticleUK HealthCare pediatric patient 1st in US to receive new cochlear implant...
Faced with severe-to-profound hearing loss, 10-year-old DuJuan Broadus Jr., and his family received history-making hearing care from UK HealthCare’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic. Equipped with the...
View ArticleSafely heat your home during cold weather with these tips
Heating is essential for safety and comfort during the winter, but it can present dangers. Heating is the most common cause of home fires and fire-related injuries, as well as the third most common...
View Article‘Truly revolutionary’ – UK orthopaedic surgeon among 1st to use innovative...
UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine’s Austin Stone, M.D., Ph.D., is the first surgeon outside of California to use innovative OSSIOfiber screw implants, approved by the Food and...
View ArticleKeep your child’s smile on track with these tips
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, making it a great time for parents and guardians to freshen up on ways to promote the benefits of good oral hygiene for children.
View ArticleUnderstanding endometriosis and its impact on women’s health
For many women, period pain is an expected part of life. But for those with endometriosis, the pain can be unbearable — going beyond cramps and disrupting daily activities. With approximately 1 in 10...
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