What to Know about COVID-19 and Organ Donation
COVID-19 is a new disease, and researchers are working around the clock to understand it. Based on what is known so far about the coronavirus and other infectious diseases, Dr. Malay Shah, surgical...
View ArticleUK Colleges of Nursing, Agriculture Launch Heart-2-Heart Letter Writing...
The University of Kentucky Colleges of Nursing and Agriculture, Food, and Environment are partnering to launch “Heart-2-Heart,” a letter writing campaign to show compassion and support to healthcare...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Pandemic Spotlights Greater Need for Telehealth Training
The COVID-19 crisis has caused the majority of health care providers to rapidly deploy telehealth initiatives to prevent disruption in care. Joneen Lowman, Ph.D., associate professor in communication...
View Article2020 Markey Women Strong Distinguished Researcher Grants Awarded
On May 7, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Teresa Fan and Kate Zaytseva were awarded the 2020 Markey Women Strong Distinguished Researcher Grant.
View ArticleTalbert Selected as Director of Institute for Biomedical Informatics
A national leader in informatics research at the intersection of evidence-based policy and health care outcomes, Talbert has been at the forefront of building UK’s biomedical informatics capacity over...
View ArticleCollege of Dentistry Honors Grads in a Unique Way
Faculty and staff in UK's College of Dentistry hosted an in-person, socially-distanced "send-off" for its graduating class.
View Article12th annual Sanders-Brown Health Summit Going Virtual
The 12th annual University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Mind Matters Health Summit will take place virtually from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 18.
View ArticleRemembering UK Nursing Legend Dr. Juanita Fleming
Dr. Fleming was the first African-American professor in the UK College of Nursing.
View ArticleUK HealthCare to Allow One Visitor for Most Patients Beginning May 18
UK HealthCare will begin allowing patients to have one designated family member or other individual accompany or visit them, except for COVID-19 positive inpatients, beginning Monday, May 18. Some...
View ArticleDon't Let COVID-19 Fear Keep You From Seeking Medical Care
Many people are so afraid of contracting COVID-19 that they are not seeking the care they need, especially emergency care. University of Kentucky’s Department of Neurology Chair and the Co-Director of...
View ArticleKentucky Medical Schools Come Together for State-Wide Blood Drive
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has teamed up with other medical schools in the state for MedMadness – a month-long blood donation competition.
View ArticleVirtual Visits Boost the Spirits of UK Football’s Youngest Fans
A global pandemic won't stop UK Football offensive tackle Luke Fortner and his teammate punter Max Duffy from hanging out with the patients at Kentucky Children's Hospital.
View ArticleNursing Student Releases Book About Woman War Leaders
Nursing student Emily Jordan looks for inspiration from women leaders throughout history.
View ArticleWhat to Know About Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome
Dr. Sean McTigue, medical director for Pediatric Infection Prevention and Control at Kentucky Children's Hospital, discusses what we know about pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome so far.
View ArticleHull Joins Markey as Associate Director of Population Science and Community...
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announces that medical sociologist Pamela Hull, Ph.D., will join the center and serve as its associate director of population science and community...
View ArticleUK Neurologist Believes MS Diagnosis Guidelines Need Updated
There are many possible causes of neurological symptoms. One of the most commonly talked about though is multiple sclerosis (MS). However, getting an accurate MS diagnosis can sometimes be difficult...
View ArticleCollege of Pharmacy Alumni Reflect on Changing Roles During COVID-19
As the world navigates a new "normal" in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two UK pharmacy alumni discuss how they've adjusted their businesses to best serve their customers.
View ArticleUK Neurology Chair Co-authors National Paper on Stroke Care During COVID-19
Dr. Larry Goldstein, chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, coauthored an article titled, “Preserving Stroke Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” which was recently published in...
View ArticleOp-Ed: Kentuckians Should Make Regular Checkups, Cancer Screenings a Priority
As the state slowly reopens, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Director Dr. Mark Evers recommends that all Kentuckians make their regular health checkups and screenings a priority.
View ArticleUK Study Finds Many Colon Cancer Patients Not Receiving Standard of Care...
A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study finds that many Kentucky patients with colon cancer are not receiving the recommended standard of care therapy for their disease.
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