NIH Diversity Supplement awarded to Dr. Jean Fry to study relationships between Vitamin D status and muscle quality following ACL injury
The University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Jean Fry, PhD, RDN, received an NIH-funded diversity supplement to determine if vitamin D status is a…
UK Physical Therapy alumnae complete Physical Therapy residencies at UNC
Kate McNamara, DPT and Ann O’Neil, DPT, alumnae of the UK College of Health Sciences (CHS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, are currently completing a competitive residency for physical therapy at the University of North Carolina at…
PAS student awarded Physician Assistant Education Association 2020 Future Educator Fellowship
Katya Lundberg, a current Physician Assistant Studies student, was recently awarded the Physician Assistant Education Association 2020 Future Educator Fellowship, a prestigious honor that is only awarded…
College of Health Sciences supports the Lexington Housing Authority to host “Overcoming Obstacles: A Summer Camp Experience” in the East End
With COVID-19 forcing the closure of recreational sports, local parks, and camps, it was a challenge for children to find outlets of fun during the summer months. Members of the Health Equity Action Team (HEAT), including faculty from the UK…
UK CSD Alum Opens Private Practice for Children with Developmental Challenges
In 2012, after adamantly searching for an occupational therapy clinic for one of her three sons to receive services, UK Communication Sciences and Disorders alumna, Kresta Wilson, M.S. CCC-SLP, CEO…
UK Physician Assistant Studies program selected for second cohort of Prac-Ed-PA Pilot curriculum
With the continuous rise in substance use disorders, health care professionals must be equipped to treat those suffering from this condition. The University of Kentucky’s Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) Program recently became one of 20 in the…
CHS Athletic Training student creates internship program for low income students
Richie Wells, an Athletic Training Student in UK’s College of Health Sciences, is using his past experiences and passion for education to start an internship-based program for students in low income…
UK Voice and Swallow Clinic navigates pandemic challenges to provide quality care
When COVID-19 first began to hit the United States, health care facilities around the country were forced to close their doors. If they were able to remain open, many were faced with challenges, including procuring adequate personal protective…
Class of 1970 alumna first woman to own private PT practice in Kentucky
In the 60s and 70s, private physical therapy practices were primarily owned and established by men, despite PT being a female dominated field during that time. Mary Thomson graduated from the UK College of Health Sciences physical therapy program…
Empowering families with UK Pediatric Therapies at CDCB
UK Pediatric Therapies at Child Development Center of the Bluegrass (CDCB) is a clinical service within the UK College of Health Sciences that offers pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapies. While many health care facilities…