Markey Receives ACS Grant to Remove Transportation Barriers for Patients
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2021) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has been awarded a transportation grant from the American Cancer Society. The funds will help alleviate the financial burden of transportation costs for cancer patients in Kentucky.
UK Study: Tobacco Marketing Exposure Linked to Community Vulnerability
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2021) — A recent University of Kentucky College of Medicine study found that young adults from vulnerable communities are more likely to be exposed to tobacco marketing in their daily lives than are young adults outside these communities.
First Dementia Friendly Restaurant Night October 26th, 2021
Lexington— October 1, 2021 Dementia Friendly Lexington Advisory Board announced the launch, for local business to go through a training to become dementia friendly. On Oct 26th starting at 4:30pm, Lexington will host it's first Dementia Friendly Restaurant Night. In addition to this event, Lexington businesses can now get their Dementia Friendly Lexington Designation.
UK College of Medicine Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts with Prestigious Award
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has received the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
Congratulations Holden Williams, PhD!
On October 18, 2021 Holden Williams successfully defended his dissertation and earned his doctoral degree. Congratulations, Dr. Williams!
APOE GENOTYPE AND CEREBRAL GLUCOSE METABOLISM: A MULTI-OMICS APPROACH
College of Medicine Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts with Prestigious Award
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has received the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
USA Drone Port pioneers aerial drone messaging to support public awareness about healthcare options
By Robert Donnan
USA Drone Port
The USA Drone Port has teamed up with the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UKCERH) to test innovative aerial drone technologies that can increase public awareness about healthcare services, including Covid-19 vaccination opportunities, across Eastern Kentucky as well as in neighboring counties in West Virginia.
Saha Aortic Center presents awards recognizing clinical service, education, and research
The Saha Aortic Center presented awards recognizing excellence in clinical service, research, and education at the University of Kentucky as it pertains to aortic health and treatment.
The Saha Aortic Center Award in Clinical Care
Physiology Trainee Courtney Kloske Leads Formation of WIMS Mentoring Program
From October 2021 WIMS Newsletter
United Way Employee Giving Campaign 2021
United Way of the Bluegrass Employee Giving Campaign launches October 11.
Dear College of Medicine,
I’m excited to announce that Monday, October 11, marks the start of our United Way of the Bluegrass Employee Giving Campaign!
We are glad to continue the College of Medicine’s proud tradition of giving back to the community through United Way of the Bluegrass.