Project CARAT Eastern KY

11/20/2024

11/08/2024

We are in need of manual wheelchairs and rollators if you know anyone that no longer needs theirs or is looking for somewhere to donate theirs. You can contact Keisha Wells at 606-439-3557 or keisha.wells@uky.edu. Thanks!

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10/31/2024

We are in need of manual wheelchairs if you know anyone that no longer needs theirs or is looking for somewhere to donate theirs. You can contact Keisha Wells at 606-439-3557 or keisha.wells@uky.edu. Thanks!

09/06/2024

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health is accepting proposals for the 2024-25 Healthy WAY program.

Healthy WAY (Wellness in All Youth) is a leadership development and research training program designed to empower rural Kentucky high school students with skills to identify and develop solutions to health and social issues at the school and community level.

Student-led teams have the opportunity to work with school personnel to address real-world concerns youth are facing today that impact their health and well-being.

Project funding, hands-on research experience, technical support and research mentoring are available to student teams selected for this competitive program.

Download the proposal application here:
https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/ruralhealth/request-proposals

Key Dates
Proposals Due: October 17, 2024
Applicants Notified: October 31, 2024
Project Window: November 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

For questions, contact Beth Bowling, beth.bowling@uky.edu, (606) 439-3557 ext. 83545.

Healthy WAY was established in 2019 as a signature program of the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health.

03/14/2024

Don’t forget, tomorrow is DME drop-off day! We will be in the CERH lobby 10-12. All of your donations are greatly appreciated!

Disabilities Awareness Month!
Medical Equipment Donation Drive!
Friday Drop-Off Days!

This March, the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health is pleased to join the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities to raise awareness about the importance of including people of all abilities in all facets of community life.

This year’s national disabilities awareness month theme is “A World of Opportunities,” celebrating people and working together to remove obstacles. The goal is to build a community that's committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed. Join us in making a world where all people have the chance to thrive.

In celebration of disabilities awareness month, UK CERH will hold a durable medical equipment drive every Friday for the rest of March. If you have used medical equipment like, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, shower chairs or other helpful items, we welcome your donations in our front lobby of the UK CERH at 750 Morton Blvd. Hazard, KY each Friday, 10 AM -Noon. Our team of employees and students at the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology will refurbish the items and donate them to others in the community through Project CARAT Eastern Kentucky. For more information contact Keisha Wells at keisha.wells@uky.edu

Check out the many programs and services available at the UK CERH in Hazard: the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology, Toys with a Purpose, Project CARAT East Kentucky, CARAT-TOP and our lending library.

Learn more at https://www.uky.edu/chs/karrn/acat
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03/13/2024

Thank you to the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center for your generous donation today. Your kindeness and support to Project CARAT will make a real difference in our community. Your contribution is truly appreciated!

02/28/2024

02/24/2024

Thank you to the Kentucky River Health Consortium for their generous donation this week!

01/19/2024

Do you or someone you know have a wheelchair or shower chair, you are no longer using? Not sure what to do with it? We will gladly accept your generous donation. We are in need of both of these items. You can contact Keisha Wells @ keisha.wells@uky.edu or call her at 606-439-3557 for details.

11/08/2023

Thank you to our awesome DPT students at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health, for cleaning some CARAT DME today, so we can get them to people in need. Great job!

07/25/2023

Thank you to the UK CERH DPT student class of 2024, for their hard work today! Because of them, we were able to clean out our entire storage unit full of DME. Not only did they clean items to refurbish, they loaded the center truck down for recycling items! Way to go DPT Class of 2024!!!

11/01/2022

We are in need of canes. We need regular ones and the quad canes. If you or anyone you know have some they no longer need, please contact Keisha Hudson at 606-439-3557 or keisha.hudson@uky.edu We would appreciate any donations. Thanks!