“Improvement of clinical care and quality is foundational and a non-negotiable goal of our cardiovascular program, and our relationship with the Gill Affiliate Network is a signal to our patients and providers that we will never lose sight of that.”

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The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Friday approved plans to proceed with the acquisition of St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
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On this edition of UK HealthCast, Dr. Kim Kaiser, a primary care sports medicine specialist, discusses the wide range of services provided at the UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic.

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UK broke ground today on the new UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, located across from UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital.
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With an average age at diagnosis of 68, stomach cancer is more common among older individuals. But it can happen to anyone, so it’s important to understand its symptoms, risk factors and steps you can take to lower your risk.

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The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will host its 16th annual Mind Matters Health Fair on May 20. Visit bit.ly/SBCoA2024Healt… for more information.

Nearly 100,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving organ. More than 2,000 of those waiting are children.

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Angela Roberts found a lifeline through CAR T-cell therapy, which harnesses the body's immune system to fight cancer. Markey Cancer Center was one of the first centers in the country to offer the therapy.

'It’s what I’d been waiting for all these years.'

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One in 1.5 million people — primarily young women — experience a newly identified rare disorder that can cause changes in behavior and personality, seizures and agitation. It can present as a psychosis like that seen in schizophrenia.

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Myra Hawley was 13 when she died by suicide in 2021. Through the gift of organ donation, a part of Myra continues to live.

'It just brought a warmth to my heart, and I had not had that warmth since her death.'

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While Kentucky Softball was beating Georgia for a big series win, members of our transplant team worked to raise awareness of the need for organ donation. Visit donatelifeky.org to learn more and register.

'Sleep and stress are very tightly linked, but stress does not have to lead to bad sleep.'

Lauren Whitehurst, PhD, studies how sleep is affected by our genetics and living environments.

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Sarcoidosis (SAR-coy-DOE-sis) is a systemic inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the body, but most often the lungs. In about half of those diagnosed with sarcoidosis, the inflammation stops on its own. For others, the disease has long-term effects. @stopsarcoidosis

Lisa Williams is the University of Kentucky College of Medicine's associate dean for wellness and well-being. Williams focuses on supporting individuals who aim to reconnect with their mental, physical and emotional health, and creating a culture of well-being at UK.

The 'Dear Donor' Project is a way for organ transplant recipients to share their experiences along with words they wish they could say to their donors. Their words are intimate glimpses into the profound impact a donor’s sacrifice can have.

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Sports are an excellent way to stay active and healthy, but it's easy to overdo it — especially if you're young! Listen for tips to avoid overuse injuries and other problems caused by sports specialization.

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Join UK HealthCare and the Transplant Center tomorrow as the Kentucky Softball team takes on Georgia! We'll be recognizing organ donors, transplant patients and staff on our transplant team in honor of National Blue & Green Day. Wear your blue and help cheer on the Wildcats!

Thanks to a treatment pioneered by UK HealthCare's Dr. Craig van Horne, Gayle Zoeller is able to live a fuller life with Parkinson's disease. #WorldParkinsonsDay

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“By uniting expertise, resources and advocacy, our goal is to ensure every mother receives care and support.”

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While there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, understanding its symptoms, causes and management strategies can significantly improve the quality of life for those living with the condition.

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