Human health sciences senior lends her voice to uplift others
LaToya Walker is comfortable with making the unfamiliar, familiar. The human health sciences senior and student ambassador has been exposed to many different cultures throughout her life, and she hopes to…
Susan Effgen to retire after 20 years of service with the College of Health Sciences
Susan Effgen, PT, PhD, has spent more than 45 years consulting, researching, and publishing on issues related to children with disabilities in the United States and abroad. After a storied career and 20…
CSD alumna committed to improving inclusivity in speech-language pathology
“It’s incredibly important that clinicians represent the populations they serve.” For Mariah Morton—a 2019 graduate of the communication sciences and disorders program—this is a statement she lives by.…
20-year-old PA student makes her dreams wildly possible
Ana Stone is an achiever. At only 20-years-old, she’s already graduated with her bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science and is now a member of the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant…
Athletic training program provides valuable care to Kentucky high school athletes
Athletic trainers (ATs) are an essential part of the health and safety of high school sports, yet many high school athletes in the United States still do not have access to an AT. According to a…
PAS Professor Helps Students and Patients 'See' Past Barriers
A third-culture kid at heart, Sam Powdrill, MPHIL, PA-C, associate professor of physician assistant studies at the UK College of Health Sciences, has found himself practicing medicine in locations most people will never set foot in. From…
PT alumna starts business to elevate support to new mothers
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 251 babies are born worldwide each minute launching women and men everywhere into a new season of life as parents. Motherhood is a beautiful gift but it's not without difficulties or confusion.…
Patrick Kitzman to receive APTA’s Outstanding Advocacy in Neurologic Therapy Award
Patrick Kitzman, PT, PHD, associate dean for research in the UK College of Health Sciences, will receive the Outstanding Advocacy in Neurologic Physical Therapy Award from the American Physical Therapy Association at the APTA’s annual conference…
Nationally ranked eventer plans to serve equestrian community as physical therapist
First-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student Gabbie Van Scoy feels right at home in the Horse Capital of the World. Her experience riding and working with horses has been instrumental in her journey to…
Aphasia Lab empowers caregivers and participants to find their voice
November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to reflect on and honor the sacrifices caregivers around the world make for their family members. We spoke with participants in the UK College of Health Sciences Aphasia Lab, and the people who…