UK Family & Community Medicine - Georgetown

10/03/2025

Head and neck cancers develop in the mouth, throat, voice box and neck. Understanding the risks and warning signs can help catch these cancers early, when treatments are more effective.

Here's what you should know 👇

Kentucky has high rates of head an neck cancer. Getting vaccinated against HPV, avoiding to***co and alcohol, and staying vigilant of cancerous symptoms is crucial.

10/02/2025

The UK HealthCare Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic offers patients with advanced lung disease the expert care and multidisciplinary resources they need to receive a clear diagnosis, begin a treatment plan and maximize their length and quality of life.

UK HealthCare UK Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic redesignated as qualified care center By Macey Wade Tuesday The UK HealthCare Interstitial Lung Diseases Program offers the full scope of ILD care. mi-viri, iStock/Getty Images Plus LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2025) — The UK HealthCare Interstitial L...

10/02/2025

The 15th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia, an educational event for both the scientific community and the public, will take place Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at two Lexington locations.

Learn more and register 👇

Research 15th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging to be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 By Hilary Brown Sept. 24, 2025 Cinefootage Visuals, iStock/Getty Images Plus LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2025) — The 15th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia, an educational event for both the scientific commu...

10/01/2025

Last month, University of Kentucky leadership and state leaders hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration for our new Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building, which will house programs in the colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences and Nursing as well as the Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education.

Campus News ‘UK at the Half’: Health Education Building topping out By Allison Perry Monday The crowd watches the final beam be placed during a “topping out” ceremony for UK’s Health Education Building. Carter Skaggs | UK Photo play pause stop mute unmute previous next 2025-9-27_UKATH_FB_U...

10/01/2025

“UK is a sweet spot for me, and I hope it will become one for many others.”

KNI is addressing Kentucky’s shortage of neurological specialists by expanding training programs and creating a supportive environment to attract and retain top talent.

09/30/2025

You may be wondering what medicine you should take if you have a common cold.

Here, pharmacist Dr. Clark Kebodeaux shares helpful information about over-the-counter medications and when it’s most appropriate to use them.

UK HealthCare You have a cold — what medicine to take By Clark Kebodeaux Monday Jun, iStock/Getty Images Plus The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by Clar...

09/30/2025

Registration is open for the DanceBlue Ribbon Run 5K at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, on UK's campus.

You're invited to run or walk with the DanceBlue committee, family and friends in support of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

Learn more and register 👇

UK Happenings DanceBlue’s Ribbon Run 5K set for Oct. 5 By Natalie Northcutt Sept. 24, 2025 Graphic provided by DanceBlue. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2025) — The DanceBlue Ribbon Run 5K is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, on the University of Kentucky’s campus. Participants are invited to run or w...

09/29/2025

“Kentucky remains a national leader with our commitment to supporting childhood cancer families through our continued investment in funding research to ensure our families receive the best care.”

UK HealthCare First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund presents grant for childhood cancer patients at UK By Logan Fogle Thursday of LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2025) — First lady Britainy Beshear joined UK HealthCare physicians and leaders from the Kentucky Pediatr...

09/29/2025

“I mean, there was just really no choice in my mind. I just felt comfortable at UK, and that’s where I wanted to be with my child.”

A rare, complex tumor near the spine didn’t stop Kentucky Children’s Hospital surgeons from giving 6-year-old Caroline Cain the best outcome possible.

09/29/2025

Our sports ortho clinic is closed and will reopen on Wednesday, Oct 8th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

09/26/2025

A UK College of Nursing research team has created “The Dimensions” comic book series to shine a spotlight on real-life mental health challenges.

Learn more 👇

UK HealthCare UK BH WELL team promotes wellness with comic book series By Kylie Pemberton Tuesday UK College of Nursing’s BH Well research team created “The Dimensions” comic book series to shine a spotlight on real-life mental health challenges. Provided by Kylie Pemberton. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Se...

09/26/2025

“If we were somewhere else, Henry would have died.”

Meet two special patients who inspired their families to help others navigate the complex experience of care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be overwhelming and even frightening, but it’s also a place filled with hope, love and support. For these two families, their NICU journeys ended differently, but their mission is the same: helping others navigate the road they traveled.

09/25/2025

In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, John Gensel, director of UK’s Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center, talks with UK senior Lyric Johnson about an important program that provides students with research training in neurotrauma.

Research ‘Research Made Possible’: John Gensel and Lyric Johnson on neurotrauma research By Erin Wickey Monday Podcast produced by UK Research Communications. To view captions, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on th...

06/23/2025

Important Update: Walk-in Clinic Closure Tonight
Please note that UK Georgetown Sports Medicine walk-ins will be closed this evening, June 23rd.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For urgent concerns, please consider visiting an urgent care center or emergency room. Our regular hours will resume tomorrow.
Thank you for your understanding!

05/14/2025

In the latest edition of our UK HealthMatters series, meet an Eastern Kentucky state trooper who had a serious accident while on duty and was sent to UK HealthCare for the specialized care only a Level 1 Trauma Center can provide.

Plus much more!
Blog link: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/wellness-community/blog/uk-healthmatters-may-2025

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrBsYoKjj7g

UK HealthMatters is a video series highlighting exciting news, initiatives and groundbreaking work being done at UK HealthCare, the No. 1 hospital in Kentuck...

04/22/2025

Please be advised that our walk-in services will be closed on the following dates: April 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. If you find yourself in need of urgent walk-in services during these dates, don't worry! Alternate locations are available to assist you.

🔗 For detailed information and to plan your visit accordingly, click the link below.

Sports Medicine Walk-in Clinic in Lexington area

04/11/2025

Our Walk-In Sports Medicine clinic is closed for today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

03/10/2025

come join our team here in Georgetown!

This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Georgetown Family & Community Medicine Clinic.The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers.Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical....

03/05/2025

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/573825

This position is located off-campus in Georgetown, KY at UKHC Georgetown Family & Community Medicine Clinic.The Patient Relations Assistant is foundational to facilitating an engaging and positive patient experience.The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: greeting patients, reg...

02/21/2025

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This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Georgetown Family & Community Medicine Clinic.The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers.Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical....

02/05/2025

Our sports medicine clinic will be closed today, Wednesday, February 5th.

02/03/2025

Our sports medicine clinic will not be open Monday, February 3rd.

01/24/2025

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This position is located off-campus in Georgetown, KY at UKHC Georgetown Family & Community Medicine Clinic.This position is responsible for coordinating patient services, which includes, but is not limited to, gathering medical records, scanning, making referrals to other healthcare facilities, coo...

01/02/2025

Due to illness, our Sports Ortho walk in clinic will be closed until Monday, January 6th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.