Dr. Chambers on the Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings
Mara Chambers, MD, is an associate professor of medicine in the division of medical oncology with an interest in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She also serves as chair of the Markey Cancer Center’s Clinical Care and Research Team (CCART) for breast cancer and is on the UK College of Medicine Admissions Committee.
UK Elder Care Hosts 6th Annual Senior Caregiving Conference
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2021) — Caring for an older loved one can be a daunting task. Many caregivers struggle with balancing their own professional and personal responsibilities with caring for an older loved one. By offering elder care services, University of Kentucky Human Resources supports employees in the workplace and at home.
UK HR Elder Care is here to offer help and guidance during the caregiving process. On Friday, Nov. 5, UK HR will host its sixth annual Senior Caregiving Conference.
Department of Surgery Research Forum: Dr. Meg Harper presents initial findings on novel HIPEC agent
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.
