Hillard's Cancer Battle Inspires Him to Help Others
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2021) — Jack Hillard of Lexington has dedicated his life to supporting cancer patients. When he became one, he didn’t let that stop him.
Hillard’s journey with cancer started in 1993, when he was diagnosed with large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia. Thankfully, he received an early diagnosis and has been able to keep the leukemia at bay with medication for over 25 years.
BIRCWH Program Accepting Applications for Women's Health Research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2021) — The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is now accepting applications for scholars and associates interested in research to advance women's health.
Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2021, for two scholar positions and up to three associate positions available effective August 2021.
'Behind the Blue': Fran Feltner on 30 Years of UK’s Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Thirty years ago, the University of Kentucky and its College of Medicine established the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health.
Since that time, CERH, which also serves as the federally designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health, has been supporting the health and well-being of rural Kentuckians by promoting access to health services and educational opportunities.
UKHC Cardiologist Named President of the KYACC
Dr. Gretchen Wells, director of UK HealthCare Women’s Heart Program at the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, will assume office as president of the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (KYACC), and will serve on the Board of Governors for ACC.
UKnow: UK HealthCare Earns National Recognition for Safety in Surgery
UK HealthCare has earned the Go Clear Award for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures.
Experimental Treatment Shows Promise in Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2021) — The University of Kentucky Department of Emergency Medicine, in collaboration with the University of Kentucky Departments of Neurosurgery and Anesthesiology, is part of a national research study to determine if high-dose oxygen given under pressure (hyperbaric oxygen) will improve recovery following very severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
ADAM: An Alliance Finding Treatments for Disorders Involving Microvascular Dysfunction
Photo caption: Nirmal Verma, PhD, a member of ADAM, working on a study potentially linking low blood amylin levels to reduced progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Photo by Pete Comparoni | UKphoto
For Florin Despa, PhD, and Larry Goldstein, MD, the University of Kentucky’s Alliance Research Initiative provided an avenue to collaborate on research they had wanted to pursue together for years in order to help improve the health of Kentuckians.
UKnow: UK HealthCare Offers Unique Surgical Approach for Heart Failure Patients
By Mallory Olson
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Kyle Groves is rooted in the farm. He took over his family’s fifth-generation dairy farm business in 1969.
WE ARE PROOF: Dr. Tessa London, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
UK HealthCare We Are Proof Series
UK HealthCare is more than a hospital.
It’s a living, breathing network of determined doctors and nurses, researchers and staff, patients and families.
Thank a Resident Day: College of Medicine Spotlights Some of its Outstanding Residents
Our residents and fellows put in the time and effort each and every day. The Gold Humanism Honor Society’s “Thank a Resident Day,” falls on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, providing an opportunity to showcase some of their great work.
Our Office of Graduate Medical Education continuously receives nominations for “Resident of the Month.” For Thank a Resident Day, the office is spotlighting the exceptional work of some of our nominated residents at the UK College of Medicine.
