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...
Feb 13, 2017
Stroke, spinal and brain injury support
For the past nine years, the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN) has worked to improve the health and healthcare of people with spinal cord injury, brain injury and stroke living in rural Kentucky through education, advocacy...
Feb 13, 2017
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...
Jan 12, 2017
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...
Jan 9, 2017
UK Multidisciplinary Team Presents First of its Kind Protocol for Traumatic Brain Injuries in Equine Sports in Berlin
By Ann Blackford
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...
Jan 9, 2017
Day of Giving
Top 4 reasons to give to UK College of Health Sciences this year:
Your College prepared you well and you have been successful in your career. What’s more, you love your program and your College. You are passionate about...Nov 22, 2016
Torch Bearer, Torch of Excellence Awards Announced
Congratulations to the following recipients from the College of Health Sciences:
DeShana Collett, PHD, PA-C, Assistant Professor and Director of Accreditation, Physician Assistant Studies: Torch of Excellence Award recipient Gabe Amponsah...Nov 16, 2016
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...
Nov 15, 2016
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...
Nov 4, 2016
UK College of Health Sciences Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2016) — The University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences celebrated its 50th anniversary with a formal gala, including honors for people who have made a difference in the college's growth in both size and...
Oct 19, 2016
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