Pharmacy Versus 'Farmacy': The Differences You Need to Know
Knowing the differences between a pharmacy and a 'farmacy' can have serious implications on your health. UK College of Pharmacy professor and associate dean Craig Martin discusses what you need to know.
View ArticleUK Law Grad Becomes Patient After Life-Threatening Diagnosis
Newlyweds Jason and Skylar Hollon were finally settled into their new roles as husband and wife when tragedy struck. Skylar was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease.
View ArticleImportant Education to Prevent Falling in Older Kentuckians
Amanda Rist is the Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator for the UK HealthCare Trauma Program Office. She offers advice and important information for senior citizens' safety this winter.
View ArticlePatient Education Specialists Help Patients and Families Find Answers in...
At the Don and Cathy Jacobs Pediatric Health Education Center, education specialists help parents and families find information about their child's diagnosis.
View ArticleMusicians, Singers, Dancers Bring the Holiday Spirit to UK HealthCare
Singers, musicians and ballet dancers will perform in various venues across UK HealthCare for patients and their families. Presented by UK’s Arts in HealthCare and generously supported by the UK...
View ArticleMarkey Patient, Culinary Author Enjoying Life 'One Bite at a Time'
When culinary author Maureen Berry first began gaining weight, she assumed it was a typical result of getting older. But just a few months later, her abdomen had swelled to an alarming size due to a...
View ArticleHelp Make the Holidays a Little Brighter for Patients at Kentucky Children's...
The Child Life Staff at Kentucky Children's Hospital welcomes donations during the annual KCH Toy Drive. The wish lists include art supplies, craft kits, DVDs and games. Links to Amazon and Target...
View ArticleSuccessful Carotid Artery Surgery Propels Patient Back to Healthy Exercise...
After temporarily going blind one night in September, Lanny Evans panicked and saw her doctor. That decision saved her life. About a week later, Evans was back on her feet thanks to a new procedure...
View ArticleUK HealthCare is Presenting Sponsor of 'Coaches vs. Cancer' Kentucky-Utah...
UK HealthCare’s Markey Cancer Center will be nationally recognized when Kentucky plays Utah on Dec. 18 at T-Mobile Arena. The seventh-annual event in Las Vegas benefits Coaches vs. Cancer, an...
View ArticleHow to Know When It's Time to Take Your Child to the Emergency Room
Dr. Gena Cooper, assistant medical director of pediatric emergency medicine at the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center at UK Chandler Hospital, offers advice and tips on knowing when to take your...
View ArticleUK Center of Excellence in Rural Health Program Offers Free Community Health...
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CEHR) announced a grant to support the first-ever Students Striving Toward Better Health in Self and...
View ArticlePatients are 'Breaking Out' at Kentucky Children's Hospital
The masterminds behind "Breakout Games" brought a high-stakes holiday game to the patients of Kentucky Children's Hospital.
View Article'Things I See' Exhibit Features Work of Young Cancer Patient
"Things I See" is an exhibition of work by Chris Lyons, a young cancer patient in the DanceBlue Kentucky Children's Hospital Hemotology/Oncology Clinic.
View ArticleTips for Maintaining Muscle as You Age
UK College of Health Sciences research assistant professor Grace Walton shares tips for older adults about how to maintain their muscle by continuing to strength train throughout life.
View ArticleUK Opioid Stewardship Team Receives ASHP Best Practices Award
UK's Opioid Stewardship Team received the Best Practices Award from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists at their conference in Las Vegas last week.
View ArticleResolve to Change the Way You Make New Year's Resolutions
Jackie Hanson is a health coach for UK Health & Wellness. She's challenging others to change their mindset surrounding New Year's Resolutions this year.
View ArticleTake Steps to Eat Healthy This Holiday Season
Kira Galloway is a clinical dietitian at UK HealthCare. She offers advice and tips for those who are looking to eat healthier over the holidays this year.
View ArticleSafe Driving During the Holiday Season
Amanda Rist is the outreach and injury prevention coordinator for the UK HealthCare Trauma Program Office. She offers tips to stay safe on the roads while traveling this holiday season.
View ArticleUK Grad Finds Dream Career Through Tragedy
Roger Dittert and his wife Rebecca's lives took a turn when they lost their son in July of 2015. Through that experience he found his passion in nursing and teaching others about his experience.
View ArticleUK Pharmacist 'Builds' Connection With Lexington's Homeless Community...
UK HealthCare pharmacist Robert Littrell serves Lexington's homeless community through fellowship and woodworking at the Iron Bridge Woodshop.
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