On Thursday, May 16, the College of Health Sciences came out for an end of the year celebration at the Longship Club at Kroger Field.

Dean Scott Lephart, PhD, always says that other than Commencement, the Faculty and Staff Awards are his favorite day of the year. 

Thursday, May 9, those in the College of Health and Sciences were able to celebrate again, and several faculty and staff were honored with awards. 

By Danielle M. Torp, PhD, ATC
Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition

By Jeremy Tombs
WKYT

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Researchers at the University of Kentucky say they may have found the key to long-term knee health after an injury like an ACL tear.

It could also speed up a patient’s healing process.

With hundreds of thousands of cases a year, ACL injuries are common in the United States, but the road to recovery varies.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2024) — It’s probable that those in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences’ (CHS) Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition will be rooting for the Bills, Dolphins and Steelers when the NFL playoffs start this weekend.

Why?

By Hayden Gooding
UK Now

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2024) — A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences has found a potential way to help patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries return to their sports and daily activities faster. 

Here at the CHS News Desk, we love a good list. And we also love a good ranking. 

So what better time to revisit some of our biggest stories than now? We've put together a list of the 10 stories that have been most read (and most viewed, and most clicked on) by you, our faithful audience, in 2023. 

Congratulations to all our 2023 graduates in the College of Health Sciences!

On Dec. 15, the fall semester wrapped up with our annual commencement ceremonies. 

Our latest CHS graduates were honored, and they celebrated as they prepare to go out and help the citizens of our Commonwealth and world. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

By Kristi Willett and Ryan Clark
CHS Contributors