Honoring the Heroes: UK Respiratory Therapist Describes Work on the...
A team of UKHC respiratory therapists are on the frontlines battling COVID-19. They help to treat some of the sickest patients -- specifically those who have trouble breathing, a common symptom of...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Survivors Sought for Plasma Donations
If you were previously diagnosed with COVID-19 and have recovered, your plasma may contain antibodies that could help other critically ill COVID-19 patients.
View ArticleParade of Vehicles Will Honor Front-line Workers at UK at 10 a.m. Friday
A parade of vehicles including UK Police will go through campus beginning at 10 a.m. Friday to show appreciation to front-line workers. The parade will honor health care workers at UK Chandler...
View ArticleUK HealthCare Launches GetWell Loop for COVID-19 Patients
UK HealthCare has launched GetWell Loop, a method of keeping in contact with individuals who have been tested for COVID-19.
View ArticleUK HealthCare Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Redesignation
UK HealthCare was redesignated as a Baby-Friendly hospital for its dedication to providing support and resources to new mothers who choose to breastfeed.
View Article#TogetherUKY: A Thank You to UK HealthCare's Clinical Laboratory Employees
In this new series, the University of Kentucky thanks the many people it takes to keep the university moving forward in a time of pandemic uncertainty. Today's shoutout goes to UK HealthCare’s...
View ArticleUK Researcher Creates New Breath Test to Diagnose Lung Disease
A University of Kentucky researcher has created a new way to find biomarkers for lung disease — by testing a person's breath.
View ArticleParade of Vehicles Shows Gratitude to COVID-19 Front-line Workers
A parade of nearly 30 vehicles slowly made their way down South Limestone and back Friday morning pausing briefly at both UK Chandler Hospital and UK Good Samaritan Hospital in a show of support and...
View ArticleHelping Kids Maintain Normalcy in Stressful Times
Kids may be struggling with maintaining routine and normalcy amid social distancing. Here are a few ways parents can help their children feel at ease.
View ArticleUK's Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Providing Important Education via...
In the midst of a global pandemic, 8-year-old Max Coyne and his family faced a life-changing diagnosis. During the first week of the COVID-19 outbreak in Kentucky, Max was rushed to Kentucky...
View ArticleCurbside Prescription Pickup Now Available at UK Retail Pharmacies
UK Retail Pharmacies are now offering curbside prescription pickup at the Kentucky Clinic and Turfland locations.
View ArticleUK Baseball Player Using Type 1 Diabetes to Inspire Others
UK baseball player Dillon Marsh is living proof that diabetes doesn't have to slow you down or take away your dreams. He is an active advocate for diabetes awareness and hopes to help break down...
View ArticleUK Doctor, Friends Team Up to Create 'Superhero Mask Project'
The Superhero Mask Project is a volunteer-based movement created by members of the Lexington community who wanted to find some way to help health care workers on the front-lines of the novel...
View ArticleUK HealthCare Teams with Philips to Power State’s Only eICU Clinical Command...
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and UK HealthCare, the clinical enterprise of the University of Kentucky, have announced a collaboration to create Kentucky’s only operating...
View ArticleClass Aiming to Prevent Falls in Older Kentuckians Going Virtual
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for people over age 65, and a leading reason for emergency room visits in the United States each year. Falls can cause brain injuries, hip...
View ArticleClinical Trials for Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Across the country, a lot of health care-related research has been paused as people are asked to stay home and maintain social distancing. However, there’s some good news: many clinical trials are...
View Article#TogetherUKY: A Thank You to UK HealthCare Employees
In this new series, the University of Kentucky thanks the many people it takes to keep the university moving forward in a time of pandemic uncertainty. Today's shoutout goes to UK HealthCare employees...
View ArticleConversion of Field House to Temporary Field Hospital is Complete
The conversion of the University of Kentucky football team’s practice facility, Nutter Field House, to a 400-bed field hospital is now complete. In preparation for a potential surge in COVID-19...
View ArticleWhat Medications are Safe in Cases of COVID-19?
There is plenty of speculation surrounding how to self-treat when you may be feeling symptoms of COVID-19. Not everything is safe - associate professor in the UK College of Pharmacy Frank Romanelli...
View ArticleYour Summer Vacation Plans & COVID-19
When it comes to summer plans, many of us have had to cancel vacations, graduations, weddings and other important events. As we look to reschedule or postpone life milestones, it can be hard to plan...
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