What the health is going on? CHS student discovers passion to educate Kentuckians about health care legislation
As the latest health care headline flashes across the news, it can be difficult to make heads or tails of what exactly is happening in our state legislatures, and how these changes in policy impact the average citizen. That’s why Maddie Miles, a…
Dr. Janice Kuperstein nominated for UK Sarah Bennett Holmes Award
UK Women's Forum Celebrates Sarah Bennett Holmes Award Nominees
By Kristie Law
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2018) — The University of Kentucky Women's Forum announces 14 women have been nominated…
Dr. Travis Thomas elected to serve the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Travis Thomas, PhD, RDN, CSSD, LD, FAND, associate professor in the department of clinical nutrition, was elected to serve the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)—the world's largest organization of food and nutrition…
Behind the Blue with UK's Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI)
The Olympics celebrates all things sport, and medalists are widely considered the "ultimate athlete." But the special operations forces of the U.S. military experience similar physical and mental challenges, with much more on the line.…
In Memorial: Richard V. McDougall
Richard “Mac” V. McDougall, 91, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, in Lexington. Mac moved to Kentucky in 1962 and was the founding director of the UK College of Health Sciences (CHS) Physical Therapy…
Congratulations to Drs. Kevin Murach, Charlotte Peterson and John J. McCarthy on their win in the 2017 BioArt Contest
In this image culture-grown muscle stem cells from a mouse have fused together to form myotubes, mimicking the formation of muscle fibers in living organisms. Fluorescent labeling reveals the myotubes’ multiple nuclei (blue) and distinct…
Military 'Mission' at Kroger Field Builds Community During Lexington's Week of Valor
The stereotype that military veterans are war-haunted, depressed or even violent belies the quieter reality that millions of veterans thrive in civilian life.
"Veterans are generally dependable, committed, self-sufficient and able to…
Operation Wildcat, Military training and team building at Kroger Field
Roughly 120 veterans and civilians took part in military-style obstacle courses and team building exercises at Kroger Field Tuesday night, co-sponsored by national veteran's organization Team RWB and the UK College of Health Sciences' Sports…
Sports Concussions: What About the Jockeys? University of Kentucky Researcher's Pilot Project Could Be the Answer
By Laura Wright and Allison Perry
It’s the fifth race on a beautiful, sunny day at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington and the jockeys are on their mounts up in the gates. The bell rings and the horses spring forward,…
"Operation Wildcat" Registration Open – Test Your Skills with Military Veterans
By Laura Wright
"Operation Wildcat" may sound like a police sting, but it's actually an opportunity for veterans and civilians to work together and solve a challenge that feels a lot like a military mission. Part Amazing Race,…