UK Healthcare: What you should know before considering weight loss surgery
By Dr. Joshua Steiner University of Kentucky It’s a new year, which means it is time once again to make…
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Increase in emergency department visits often comes with holidays, some hazards to avoid
By Dr. Zachary Warriner University of Kentucky The holiday season is a great time to gather with family and friends,…
Health: Insights from a child neurologist — understanding child epilepsy
By Zahra Haghighat University of Kentucky Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide….
Autumn means wildfire season in Kentucky; how you can protect yourself from respiratory issues
By Dr. Jason Ballengee University of Kentucky It’s autumn in Kentucky and sometimes that crisp fall air can come with…
UK Healthcare reminding Kyians to remain vigilant as COVID cases increase across the Commonwealth
Dr. Takaaki Kobayashi University of Kentucky Recent headlines swirling about an uptick in local COVID-19 cases might bring back bad…
Open records request provides further details on University of Kentucky’s NCAA violations
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A week ago, Kentucky announced a settlement agreement with the NCAA regarding violations within the…
A healthy diet plays a powerful role in boosting brain function; healthy foods for your mind
By Lauren Batey University of Kentucky Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not…
Playing sports comes with risk, add a sports physical to your athlete’s pre-season checklist
By Dr. Scott Black University of Kentucky Improved physical fitness, learning to overcome adversity and the possibility of building lifelong…
Measels is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here’s how you can protect against the spread
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles – a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood…
Measles is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here’s how you can protect against the spread
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles – a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood…
Studies show Paxlovid, a medication proven effective in the treatment of COVID-19, is being underutilized
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky A safe and effective medication designed to prevent mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infections from…
Jean Edward: The importance of health literacy, and how it can improve the health of the community
Educating yourself and others about what health literacy is and how to improve health literacy skills can improve the overall…
‘Alone, but not lonely’ – Patient receives new liver at UK’s Transplant Center during pandemic
By Hilary Brown University of Kentucky Major surgeries and extended hospital stays are harrowing enough under normal circumstances. Factor in…
UK Alumni Club to host annual celebrity golf scramble for scholarships at Summit Hills Sept. 21
The Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati University of Kentucky Alumni Club will host its annual celebrity golf scramble on Sept. 21 at…
UK researchers aim to improve patient experiences, reduce hospital readmissions; caring attitudes matter
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky Despite efforts to understand how to reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization, reduce hospital readmissions and…
Commentary: Nurses face stress, anxiety and depression; heed these preventive measures
By Janie Heath, Connie Jennings and Colleen Swartz University of Kentucky Stress and the intense pressure of finishing a degree…
UK Healthcare using education incentives to address critical shortage of nurses in Kentucky
It has been said that nurses are the most trusted professionals in healthcare. In addition to providing treatment, they are…
Cinci Children’s, UK HealthCare name chief of pediatric caridothoracic surgery at KY Children’s
Cincinnati Children’s and UK HealthCare have named James Quintessenza, MD, chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Kentucky Children’s Hospital effective…
UK HealthCare, Cincinnati Children’s sign letter of intent for potential pediatric heart care partnership
UK HealthCare and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have signed a letter of intent to move toward a significant partnership…