Local Musicians and Dancers Bring Holiday Spirit to UK HealthCare
Local musicians and dancers will perform for patients and their families in a number of UK HealthCare facilities.
View ArticleFrazer Named Chair of UK Department of Oral Health Practice
Dr. Robert Frazer has been named chair of the Department of Oral Health Practice in the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Frazer, who is also an associate professor of restorative...
View ArticleUK Study Shows Promise Toward Prevention of Melanoma
In a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a team of University of Kentucky researchers have discovered specific protein interactions that may help cells resist ultraviolet (UV)...
View ArticleUK's Chandler Retail Pharmacy begins 24/7 service
The Chandler Retail Pharmacy, located in UK Chandler Hospital's Pavilion A behind the gift shop, will begin 24/7 service tonight.
View ArticleBehind the Blue: Dean Robert DiPaola on UK College of Medicine's Growth
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is training more students to be future physicians than ever before. The college is also growing its faculty, its research and its outreach and service to...
View ArticleNew Minimally Invasive Procedure Performed for the First Time in Kentucky
Physicians in UK HealthCare's Digestive Health Program recently performed the state's first endoscopic full thickness resection, previously patients would have had to drive several hours and outside...
View ArticleQuest for Answers Brings Teen With Epilepsy to UK HealthCare
A mother's intuition led her on a journey to find help for her son Zack. Her dogged pursuit of answers led her to neurophysiologist Dr. Ima Ebong, who diagnosed Zack's epilepsy and helped get him back...
View ArticleMeyerson Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery at UK
Accomplished thoracic surgeon and nationally known educator Dr. Shari Meyerson has joined UK HealthCare as the new chief of thoracic surgery. Meyerson will direct the section of thoracic surgery as...
View ArticleUK Hosts Annual Symposium for Promotion of Women’s Heart Health
The fifth annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium will be held 8:30 a.m.- noon, Friday, Feb. 1 in the Karpf Auditorium at UK Chandler Hospital's Pavilion A.
View ArticleUK HealthCare Implements Hospital Visitation Restrictions Due to Flu
UK HealthCare has temporarily amended its inpatient hospital visitation policy beginning Monday, Feb. 4 to be proactive in helping protect the health and well-being of patients and health care workers...
View ArticleClinic Offers Dental, Medical Exam in One-Stop Visit
UK Dentistry's Diagnosis, Wellness and Prevention Clinic offers individuals an option to address both their dental and overall health needs.
View ArticleClinical Trial Gives UK Pathologist New Hope
As a pathologist at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Charles Lutz helps patients behind the scenes, matching patients who need both solid organ and bone marrow transplants with appropriate donors. But...
View ArticleImproving Pregnancy Outcomes for Black Women
Nationwide, black women are three times as likely to develop complications during pregnancy. Dr. Quinetta Johnson, along with her fellow providers at UK HealthCare's Maternal-Fetal Medicine, are...
View ArticleBetter Communication, Better Outcomes - UK Providers Work to Improve Health...
Nationwide, black women are three times as likely to develop complications during pregnancy. Dr. Quinetta Johnson, along with her fellow providers at UK HealthCare's Maternal-Fetal Medicine, are...
View ArticleUK HealthCare Pharmacies Now Offering Vaccination Clinics Open to Everyone
UK HealthCare Retail Pharmacies are now offering a series of vaccination clinics open to everyone, including UK employees, patients and the public. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Tdap, tetanus booster,...
View ArticleNero Reflects on Being First Black UK Dentistry Graduate
Dr. Benjamin Nero, the first African-American graduate of the UK College of Dentistry, is highlighted in today's alumni spotlight in celebration of the University of Kentucky's 70th year of integration.
View ArticleThe Beat Goes on for Young Heart Patient
Fifty years ago, a child like Lincoln Dieffenbach wouldn't have survived. But thanks to the team at the Joint Pediatric Heart Care Program, Lincoln can expect to live a long and healthy life.
View ArticleSupport Markey at the 'Jam to Beat Cancer'
Support the work of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center at the “Jam to Beat Cancer,” a live music event at Bluegrass Tavern on Friday, Feb. 22 beginning at 7 p.m.
View ArticleUK Dentistry's Saturday Morning Clinics Benefit Students, Community
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, but for UK Dentistry, protecting the oral health of Kentucky's children is a year-round mission.
View ArticleMed Student Who Helped Launch Diversity Program is Now a Physician and...
A meeting in early 2010 sparked Dr. Ima Ebong's passion to advocate for greater minority representation in medical school — a passion that has propelled her to national recognition for her work.
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