Osteoporosis is a silent disease posing a significant health threat, here’s what you should know
By Dr. Madhumathi Rao University of Kentucky Did you know that Osteoporosis poses a significant health threat to an estimated…
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UK trustees approve construction of new cancer center and advanced ambulatory complex
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved construction of the new UK HealthCare…
Kidney stones can happen at any age, parents should know how to recognize signs and symptoms
By Dr. Campbell M. Grant UK Healthcare It is estimated that one in ten people will develop a kidney stone…
Florence Christian Church’s Fresh Start Shower Ministry is safe place for homeless for showers
As an outreach ministry of Florence Christian Church, the Fresh Start Shower Ministry promotes dignity through a safe place with…
Chronic pelvic pain can be frustrating, here’s what women should know about the condition
By Dr. Merve Ozen UK HealthCare For many women, pelvic pain is an uncomfortable, frustrating part of their everyday life….
Do you suspect a child has been the victim of abuse? Here are some rules to follow if you see red flags
Christina Howard UK Healthcare Kids are kids, sometimes they play in ways that result in minor cuts, scrapes and bruises….
Recent genetic and medical study concludes no amount of alcohol is good for heart health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Although observational studies have indicated that moderate alcohol consumption is good for your heart,…
Hypertension is a common risk during pregnancy, here’s what every expectant mother should know
By Mary Beth Fisher UK Healthcare When you find out that you are pregnant, there is a lot of work…
Two minutes can save a life — learn hands-only CPR; the next saved life could be yours
By Jacob Stone UK Healthcare About 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, and less than 46 percent…
Your health: If you are diagnosed with heart failure, here are some tips to manage your health
By Dr. Andrew R. Kolodziej UK HealthCare Heart failure can be a harrowing diagnosis. But what does it mean? Heart…
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…
Samantha Bochenek: Your questions answered about the monoclonal antibody therapy and COVID-19
Dr. Samantha Bochenek, PharmD, director of infusion pharmacy services for UK HealthCare, answers questions about the monoclonal antibody therapy and…
Scottie Day: COVID-19 and children, what to look out for now that in-person classes have resumed
As flu season comes around and our children are going back to school, there are many concerns on how to…
UK Healthcare officials say increase in COVID-19 cases in young people is ‘alarming’; urge vaccines
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Officials with UK HealthCare call the increase in COVID-19 cases in young people “definitely alarming”…
‘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…
Conversion of UK football practice facility to 400-bed field hospital complete for COVID-19 patients
By Kristi Willett, Steve Shaffer and Amy Jones-Timoney University of Kentucky The conversion of the University of Kentucky football team’s…
Commerce Lexington delegation visited NKY on its Regional Tour; this is their report on the experience
From Commerce Lexington During the 11th annual Kentucky Regional Tour presented by UK HealthCare on November 7-8, about 50 Central Kentucky…
Commerce Lexington delegation visiting Northern Kentucky for two days to listen, learn about region
Commerce Lexington Inc. revived a long-ago tradition in 2009 of visiting other regions of Kentucky with the idea of listening…
How a $5 plastic 3-D printed heart is improving surgery, thanks to UK’s Dr. Michael Winkler
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky It’s the size of your fist and looks like a carnival prize. But turn…
Hospital coalition, including St. Elizabeth, and state cabinet launch statewide assault on opioid epidemic
The National Institute on Drug Abuse ranks Kentucky among the top 10 states with the highest opioid-related overdose deaths, and…
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…