Class of 1970 alumni offer words of wisdom to 2020 graduates
Events around the world are being canceled due to the COVID19 public health crisis, and unfortunately the University of Kentucky Class of 2020 will be unable to walk across the stage at Rupp Arena this weekend. This is a familiar story to UK’s…
COVID-19 pandemic spotlights need for more telehealth training
The COVID-19 crisis has caused the majority of health care providers to rapidly deploy telehealth initiatives to prevent disruption in care. Joneen Lowman, PhD, CCC-SLP, associate professor in communication sciences and disorders, launched the…
From labs to living rooms: How our courses are adapting to remote learning
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all University of Kentucky classes have moved online and College of Health Sciences instructors adapted quickly to turn hands-on curriculums into engaging material for remote learning. Faculty from our physical…
First-year physician assistant studies student uses skills to create PPE for health care workers
First-year physician assistant studies student Zack Gregory knew he was called to aid health care workers who are grappling with personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis.…
Physician assistant studies alum shares candid look of COVID19 front lines in New York City
Jarrod Cole has known he wanted to practice medicine since childhood, but he never expected his dream would take him to the front lines of a global pandemic. Since the outbreak of COVID19, Cole and his colleagues in New York City have worked…
Increasing patient transparency using wearable technology
While most people use wearable devices for activity tracking, wearable tech is making its debut in health care in many creative ways. Investigators at the UK College of Health Sciences and the University of Michigan Dearborn are on the brink of…
Staying healthy during quarantine
Most of the world has moved home to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s important Americans make wise decisions to support their overall health and nutrition. We spoke with Travis Thomas, PhD, RDN, CSSD, LD, FAND, a registered dietitian and…
CLM program brings together three alums working at UK HealthCare
The clinical leadership and management program (CLM) at the UK College of Health Sciences strives to provide graduates with the expertise to meet the health needs of Kentucky and beyond as future health care administrators. This is exactly what…
Undergrad research mentors & students get creative during COVID-19 closures
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of research projects not affiliated with infectious disease research have halted. But, this doesn’t mean students are unable to engage with research. Richard Andreatta, PhD, FASHA, director of…
Senior HHS major leads with a heart for service
Madison Ford, a senior human health sciences (HHS) major and student ambassador, is planning to use the valuable lessons she has learned in the College of Health Sciences as she works towards her dream of…