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Vermeulen Joins UK Center for Health Services Research
UK HealthCareBy Allison Perry Nov. 3, 2016LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2016)– The University of Kentucky Center for Health Services Research welcomes Lee Vermeulen Jr., as director of the Office for Value...
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UK Researcher Highlighted by National Cancer Institute
UK HealthCareBy Samantha Ponder Nov. 4, 2016LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2016 )— University of Kentucky Researcher Nancy Schoenberg is currently a featured partner on the National Cancer Institute's (NCI)...
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UK Equestrian with Olympic Goals Passes Passion for Nursing on to Mentee
UK HealthCareBy Sally Evans Nov. 4, 2016LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2016)— Amistoso shook his head, wiggled his ears and danced in place. University of Kentucky College of Nursing student Alexa Ehlers...
View ArticleFall Mold May Trigger Asthma Attacks
UK HealthCareBy Ann Blackford MondayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2016) - Many people think of allergies and asthma as two completely different diseases. In Kentucky, up to 4 percent of the population has...
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Markesbery Symposium Highlights Trends in Dementia Research and Patient Care
UK HealthCareBy Laura Dawahare Wednesday LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2016) — University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) hosted its sixth annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia...
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Rare Complication Requires Treatment Only UK Dentistry Can Provide
UK HealthCareBy Olivia McCoy ThursdayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2016) – When a patient has their wisdom teeth extracted, surgeons provide information about what to expect post-operatively, as well as...
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Genetic Counseling Helps Determine Risk for Hereditary Cancers
UK HealthCareBy Allison Perry MondayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2016) — Knowing your family history is a key part in understanding your risk factors for certain diseases. While you’re gathering with...
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Expanding Precision Medicine Options, Markey Launches Molecular Tumor Board
UK HealthCareBy Allison Perry TuesdayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2016)– The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center recently launched its own Molecular Tumor Board, an approach to cancer care that...
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UK Goes Purple to Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
UK HealthCareBy Laura Dawahare TuesdayLEXINGTON, Ky (Nov. 15, 2016) — To celebrate the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's disease and to honor their caregivers, a purple light will glow at 13...
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Behind the Blue: Conversation With College of Medicine Dean DiPaola
UK HealthCareBy Kody Kiser WednesdayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2016)— In the spring of 2016, the University of Kentucky hired Dr. Robert DiPaola as the new dean for the UK College of Medicine. He had...
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UK HealthCare Employees Can Help Fulfill Holiday Wishes
UK HealthCareBy Olivia McCoy Wednesday LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2016)– For more than 30 years, employees at the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare have worked to fulfill wishes during the holiday...
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Five Arrive at UK Birthing Center, Granting Mom a Special Birthday Wish
UK HealthCareBy Elizabeth Adams ThursdayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2016) — The smallest of the quintuplets, Sadie defied her size with her energy, churning her legs inside and out of the womb. Her sister...
View ArticleMarkey Hosting Second Annual Wreath Auction Benefiting Expressions of Courage
UK HealthCareBy Samantha Ponder FridayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 18, 2016) - The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is seeking participants to create homemade wreaths for its annual online wreath...
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UK Cardiology Patient Takes Control of His Health, Joins Clinical Trial
UK HealthCareBy Laura Dawahare FridayLEXINGTON, Ky, (Nov. 18, 2016) — Sixty-three-year old Tom Wall had had enough.His high blood pressure had persisted for more than 20 years. His diabetes was...
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Tips for Managing a Gluten-Free Diet While Dining Out
UK HealthCareBy Olivia McCoy MondayLEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2016)– A new diagnosis of gluten intolerance will lead to big changes in your life. Not only does it change the way you cook for yourself, or...
View ArticleGenetic Counseling Helps Determine Risk for Hereditary Cancers
Knowing your family's health history could be key to protecting your own health. Justine Cooper, board-certified genetic counselor at the UK Markey Cancer Center, discusses the importance of genetic...
View ArticleExpanding Precision Medicine Options, Markey Launches Molecular Tumor Board
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center recently launched its own Molecular Tumor Board, an approach to cancer care that uses genetic analysis to help oncologists choose cancer therapies...
View ArticleUK Goes Purple to Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
UK is turning 13 campus buildings purple in support of the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
View ArticleBehind the Blue: Conversation With College of Medicine Dean DiPaola
This week's "Behind the Blue" podcast features Robert DiPaola, the new dean of the UK College of Medicine.
View ArticleUK HealthCare Employees Can Help Fulfill Holiday Wishes
Circle of Love gives UK HealthCare employees the chance to fulfill the holiday wishes of young Kentuckians.
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