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

Angela Phipps, Student Affairs Officer and Academic Advisor in the Center of Excellence in Rural Health, has been named the recipient of a 2023 Outstanding Staff Award.

Over the weekend, winners were announced in the 2023 Outstanding Staff Awards, and Phipps — who was nominated by students — won that category.

She always loved going beyond the lecture, applying her knowledge in experiential situations outside the classroom. Then, her life became a lesson in itself. 

Meet Katelyn McNamara, PT, DPT. A native of Lexington, McNamara is a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Students and faculty from the College of Health Sciences attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference in St. Louis, October 26-29.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

By Kristi Willett and Ryan Clark
CHS Contributors

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

He knew he wanted to help others; he just didn’t know how.

Now, 19-year-old Noah Fields is working toward a career in Physical Therapy.

By Lindsey Fiori
CHS Contributor

Congratulations to all the presenters for getting their posters accepted at APTA – Kentucky!

There are 24 posters accepted, of which eight are from students and faculty at the University of Kentucky.

Another student group is presenting their research orally. Congratulations Bryson, Trent and Rebecca for your work with Dr. Hazle and Dr. Boissonnault.

POSTERS:

‘I can’t wait to start treating my own patients’

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Going back to school was not really part of the plan for Ben Kendrick.