UK HealthCare Opens New Integrative Medicine Clinic Space; Offers Services...
UK HealthCare recently launched new clinic space to house its expanding Integrative Medicine & Health program. Located on the third floor of UK's Whitney-Hendrickson building, the clinic will be...
View ArticleJustice Cabinet Teaming Up with UK and UofL to Strengthen Medical Examiner’s...
The University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville have announced a new partnership with the Kentucky Justice Cabinet that will strengthen the state Medical Examiner’s Office, a vital step...
View ArticleCelebrities Announced for 30th Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala
The celebrity guest list for the 30th annual Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala has been announced.
View ArticleCollege of Nursing Grad Uses Army Medic Training to Earn Nursing Degree
After six years in the army, Shannon Beebe wanted to use her training a medic to continue to help people. So she enrolled in the UK College of Nursing's MedVet-BSN program to fast-track her education.
View ArticleWinning Students Meet Cancer Researchers in 'Pennies for Patients' Contest
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) recently hosted three regional schools for the seventh annual “Meet the Researchers Day.”
View ArticleUK Pediatrics Recognized as Model in Early Childhood Screenings
UK HealthCare General Pediatrics was selected by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a case study for early childhood health screenings.
View ArticleBLOG: National Nurses Week is May 6-12
National Nurses Week coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, known as the "mother of modern nursing," who was born May 12, 1820.
View ArticleUK Receives $4.9 Million to Expand Program for Pregnant Women with Opioid...
With a $4.9 million contract from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the University of Kentucky will expand and improve treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder...
View ArticleTwo Strokes and Three Surgeries Later, Lexington Teen Set to Graduate High...
When Destiny Taschner developed a rare and dangerous condition called Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis, she was fortunate to be near UK HealthCare's Comprehensive Stroke Center. UK HealthCare was the...
View ArticleUK College of Nursing, UK HealthCare, Eastern State Hospital Partner for...
Healthcare professionals and researchers from UK HealthCare, UK College of Nursing, and Eastern State Hospital partnered to share resources dedicated to improving research and patient outcome.
View ArticleStudents, Postdocs and Faculty Present Latest Findings at Markey Research Day
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center recently held its ninth annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day, highlighting the work of UK students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty from the past...
View ArticleUK-led Study Finds Patients Want Accountability, Continuity and Caring...
The article, “Experiencing Care Transitions from the Patient and Caregiver Perspective," provides results from focus groups and interviews conducted with 138 patients and 110 family caregivers from...
View ArticleUK Anesthesiologist Works to Combat Addiction
Like a lot of people, Dr. J. Thomas Murphy, had a negative attitude toward people with substance use disorders. But the overdose death of a young patient inspired him to join the fight and get board...
View ArticlePediatric Sedation and Procedure Unit Opens at Kentucky Children's Hospital
The new Pediatric Sedation and Procedure Unit of Kentucky Children's Hospital is a child-focused environment where young patients will feel calm and comfortable during outpatient procedures.
View ArticleUK Researchers Study Rapid Blood Test for Concussions
With a nearly $1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, researchers at the University of Kentucky will spend the next three years studying whether a rapid...
View ArticleConference Will Highlight Collaboration Between KNI and Community Providers
The Practical Update in Neurology and Neurosurgery will provide community providers useful, up-to-date information to manage patients in their daily practice.
View ArticleInnovative Approach to Rounding at Patient's Bedside Leads to Reduced...
At UK HealthCare, a new and unique interprofessional team approach has not only reduced readmissions but also enhanced communication among patient care providers and the patient, said Dr. Mark V....
View ArticleBeloved Dog and UK HealthCare's Comprehensive Stroke Center Save Patient
While walking his dog Gracie, Gregg Whiteker realized he was having a stroke. Having a Comprehensive Stroke Center right down the street at UK HealthCare meant he had immediate access to the best...
View ArticleUK Hospital Volunteer Recognized for Over 11,000 Hours of Service
Janice Boyd has clocked over 11,000 hours over 36 years as a volunteer in the UK Chandler Hospital gift shop, and she has no plans to slow down.
View ArticleEmployees invited to submit work to 2018 Employee Art Call
University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare employees are invited to submit original artwork to the 2018 Employee Art Call
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