Welcome to the
Perinatal Research and Wellness Center

 

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~1 in 14

women smoked
during pregnancy
in the United States

~1 in 5

women smoked
during pregnancy
in Kentucky

~1

infant born with NAS
every 15 minutes
in the United States

7360

babies born prematurely
each week in the United States

117

babies born prematurely
each week in Kentucky

$26.2B

cost associated with preterm birth
in the United States

Our Mission

The Perinatal Research and Wellness Center is dedicated to improving maternal and infant health among vulnerable populations through translational research and innovative programs.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the center is multifaceted and includes using translational research to inform women, providers, and policymakers about current perinatal issues; empowering women to optimize health through positive behavioral change; and creating and tailoring innovative programs for vulnerable families to improve maternal and child health, all while developing the next generation of perinatal researchers.

 

 



 

Fighting the Scourge of Opioid Abuse, Fostering a Healthier Future for Kentucky

This week, University of Kentucky physicians, researchers and leaders working to find solutions in... Read More

PATHways and Beyond Birth Success Story

  Bethany Wilson shares her story about substance abuse to encourage others. The Beyond... Read More

Assistant Professor Among UK Faculty to Receive $87 Million to Lead Effort in Combating Nation's Opioid Epidemic

In the largest grant ever awarded to the University of Kentucky, researchers from UK's... Read More

College of Nursing Celebration of Excellence Awards 2019

On Tuesday, May 7, the College of Nursing held its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards to... Read More

‘SOTC’: Beyond Birth Program Helps Recovering Moms And Their Children

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Dr. Amanda Fallin-Bennett Receives 2019 Vernon Johnson Award from Faces & Voices of Recovery

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Dr. Kristin Ashford Receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Kristin Ashford, PhD, professor and associate dean in the University of Kentucky... Read More

Dr. Kristin Ashford Selected as FNINR Ambassador

The Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) are pleased to... Read More

Beyond Birth Program Moves to New Location, Expands Services for Mothers with Opioid Addiction

Bethany Wilson's doctors told her family it was time to say goodbye. In 2014, after three years... Read More