Good Vocal Health May Not Seem Important Until You Lose It
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 17, 2017) - World Voice Day took place on April 16 to celebrate the human voice and to raise awareness for voice disorders, vocal health, vocal training and voice research. In the United States, 7.5 million…
PT Alumna and Hall of Fame Member Promoted
Glenda Mack, PT ’97 and 2014 CHS Hall of Fame Inductee, has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for the RehabCare division of Kindred Rehabilitation Services. Glenda joined the company in 1997 and has held a variety of operational and…
UK Celebrates its 2017 Great Teacher Award Winners
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Andreatta on receiving the UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award! He received the award during a recognition dinner last evening. Check out the story and video on…
Orthopaedic Research Helps Patient Regain Mobility and Grow as a Nurse
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2017) – Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing wheelchairs and beds, twisting and lifting, and long periods on your feet. Jennifer Thomas, who's been a nurse at UK HealthCare…
Physical therapy workshop offers support for victims and families of trauma
Victims and families of traumatic brain, spinal cord injury and strokes gathered for a workshop at UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health, but the group offered much more than information.
Tuesday marked the first focus group for…
Insights into Trust and Value in Collaborative Health Networks
By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis
With new funding and increased emphasis, collaborative community networks are targeting complex health issues such as chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle. But how effective are…
UK Researchers Uncover Intercellular Message Behind Exercise-Induced Muscle Growth
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov 15, 2016) — University of Kentucky researchers have unraveled a mechanism that regulates skeletal muscle growth in response to resistance exercise. Their findings, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, provide insight…
UK Multidisciplinary Team Presents First of its Kind Protocol for Traumatic Brain Injuries in Equine Sports in Berlin
LEXINGTON, KY. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Equestrian sports contributes to the highest percentage of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in sports, based on findings in the National Trauma Databank. Multiple concussions and head trauma can have long-term…
Hogg Published in Health Affairs Journal
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2016) — Rachel Hogg, an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, is lead author of an article published in Health Affairs, the leading journal of health policy thought and…
Health Sciences Professor Stewart Receives Prestigious Professional Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2016) — A University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences associate dean recently received a prestigious award from the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP).
Sharon Stewart,…