The Cleft Palate service at UK HealthCare was recognized by The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) as a fully approved Cleft Palate Team in late January.

By Audrey Kirby

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2020) — It's a daunting but necessary task — serving the most vulnerable members of our community. In a world filled with social injustices and inequality, communities need continued support.  

The College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky is embarking on a strategy to improve Kentucky communities and the lives of the families who call those communities home.

College of Social Work Dean Jay Miller has been named 2020 Social Worker of the Year.

Dr. Melissa Newcomb, associate professor of surgery, accepted appointment as Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation, a new position within the UK Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, in late February. The position will begin officially on July 1, 2020.

The assistant dean position will work with UK’s residency program committees to develop of processes and systems of measures to document the progress of medical residents from first year learners to competent providers in their chosen field.

A collaboration among three University of Kentucky colleges has resulted in an innovative new online program. Students and health professionals looking to further their education in food as it relates to health can now earn a graduate certificate in applied nutrition and culinary medicine.

The Center for Health Equity Transformation welcomes applications for a graduate research assistantship focused on innovative, transdisciplinary and impactful health equities research. CHET’s focal research involves preventing and improving outcomes from cancer, substance use, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes/obesity in vulnerable, traditionally underserved populations. Graduate students from all disciplines, including social sciences, public health, biomedical informatics, health policy, and others, are welcome.