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Karpf Meets With International Journalists To Discuss Health Care Reform
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2012) — When journalists from other countries came to Kentucky last week to cover the Vice Presidential debate, they needed someone who could help them understand health care...
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UK College of Medicine Honors Alumni During Annual Reunion and Family Weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2012) -- The University of Kentucky Medical Alumni Association honored five physicians during its recent Annual Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend held Oct. 5-6. The 2012...
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Even Non-Diabetic Blood Sugar Ranges Can Harm the Brain
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2012) - The following column appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. By Dr. Gregory Jicha It is a common saying among neurologists that what is good...
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Continuing Education Telecare Series to Focus on Alzheimer's Disease
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2012) -- The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will host the first of a four-part series about Alzheimer's disease training for health care providers on...
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UK Clinical Research Education Day to be held Oct. 26
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2012) — The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) will host UK Clinical Research Education Day on Friday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
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UK Hosting Inaugural Makenna Foundation Symposium on Pediatric Pulmonary Disease
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2012) — The University of Kentucky is hosting the first annual Makenna Foundation Symposium on Pediatric Pulmonary Disease next Friday and Saturday. The symposium will bring...
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You Can't Be a 'Non-Survivor' — Markey Patient Advocates Breast Cancer Awareness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2012) — When she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, Rhonda Nunley of South Shore, Ky. wasn't too keen on being a breast cancer advocate. She attended the first "Making...
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ECMO Support Made the Difference Between Life or Death for Young Irvine Patient
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2012) — For most babies, reaching the one-year mark is just another milestone on the growth chart. For baby Clay Eaton of Irvine, Ky., who is officially one year old today,...
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College of Dentistry Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2012) − Once the decision was made to incorporate dental education into the University of Kentucky's new medical campus in 1956, a vision of excellence and tradition was put...
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Endowed Cardiology Chair Named for Dr. Anthony DeMaria
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2012) — The University of Kentucky has honored Dr. Anthony N. DeMaria by establishing the Anthony N. DeMaria Chair in Cardiovascular Imaging at the Gill Heart Institute. Dr....
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UK HealthCare, KODA Unveil 'Gift of Life' Memorial for Organ Donors
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2012) — UK HealthCare and Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) held a special ceremony this past weekend at UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A to unveil a new memorial wall...
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Female Cardiologists A Strong Tradition at UK HealthCare
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 1, 2012) — At the age of 5, Dr. Jacqueline Noonan began dreaming of being a doctor. At the age of seven, she decided she wanted to be a pediatrician. She never even considered...
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Nominations Open for the Amy R. Wilson Award for Exemplary Performance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2012) — Nominations are open for the inaugural Amy R. Wilson Award for Exemplary Performance at UK HealthCare. The award was established to honor the extraordinary...
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Johnson named 2013 SEC Team Physician of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2012) — The University of Kentucky's chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Dr. Darren Johnson has been named the 2013 Southeastern Conference Team...
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Bluegrass Care Clinic Awarded Funding for HIV/AIDS Care, Education
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2012) — The Bluegrass Care Clinic, part of the University of Kentucky Department of Infectious Disease, has recently received millions in funding to advance the care of...
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Participants in Clinical Trials Play Valuable Role
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2012) - The following column appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader on Sunday, Nov. 4. Every year, thousands of clinical trials are launched in the United States to evaluate...
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UK Physician Elected Chair of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 8, 2012) − Dr. Baretta Casey, professor in the departments of Health Behavior, Health Systems Management, and Preventive Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Public...
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UK Hosting Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Walk Nov. 10
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 8, 2012) -- The University of Kentucky will host the second annual Free to Breathe Lung Cancer 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 10. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m....
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UK Chandler Hospital Receives Consumer Choice Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2012) -- The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital has been named a winner of the 2012-13 Consumer Choice Award in Modern Healthcare by the National Research...
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'UK at the Half' Highlights Kentucky Trauma Care System
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2012)— Andrew Bernard, medical director for trauma and acute care surgery for UK HealthCare, was the guest on last night's "UK at the Half," which aired during the UK vs....
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