UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health

08/26/2025

Recognizing all the community health workers out there making a difference, especially our Kentucky Homeplace team! So thankful for each of you and all that you do!

08/21/2025

The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health and the UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center paid tribute to Jayden Spicer by wearing blue and red attire- colors that reflect his love for Spider-Man. This heartfelt gesture serves as a reminder of a boy who found inspiration in a superhero. This photo captures the impact he had on people; he brought communities together to create deep connections. Jayden’s memory, inspiration, and joy touched many lives and will be cherished for years to come.

08/01/2025

Research Opportunity!

07/10/2025

UK CERH is excited to be a host site in Hazard, KY for this multi-site event showcasing best practices in telehealth across the Appalachian region. Contact wayne.noble@uky.edu for more info.

Additional host sites in Kentucky:
•Ashland: UK Kings Daughters Medical Center Health Education Center 6(HEC6). 2201 Lexington Ave.
•Bowling Green: The Medical Center–WKU Health Sciences Complex. 700 E. 1st Ave.
•Erlanger: St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (SETEC) Auditorium. 3861 Olympic Blvd.
•Lexington: Clinic Room K116. 740 S. Limestone Street.
•Louisville: Norton Healthcare Learning Center 2nd Floor (Room 6). 9500 Omsby Station Rd.

Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center

Registration link:
https://bridgingruralcommunities.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLc4OVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExeW5KaE9GbzNIdTNXUThsAR6YgVMqcYZ3GNPJ8ikMTc8EvLG_XRmHJYhi0n9W0CJMU9YBLh2-c72HLImMUQ_aem_omm_UBGiHyZq6whbGEk7tA

07/10/2025

❗⚠❗REGISTRATION HAS REOPENED❗⚠❗

✔️🗓Mark your calendars for the 2025 Kentucky Rural Health Clinic Summit, set for August 14 & 15 at the Embassy Suites/UK Coldstream in Lexington, KY!🗓✔️

➡➡Register TODAY at bit.ly/kyrhc2025 ⬅⬅

👀Looking for the 2025 RHC Summit agenda?👀 Get the full DRAFT agenda here ➡ bit.ly/3TgPCF2 ⬅

If you have any questions about the summit, please contact Medina Tipton at 📧medina.tipton@uky.edu or ☎️ 606-439-3557!

07/08/2025

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting research to better understand the range of factors that impact living with disability in Eastern Kentucky and to identify opportunities to provide better support. People with disabilities, such as physical or mental health conditions, injuries, or chronic illnesses or diseases, their family caregivers, and health and human service providers are invited to participate in concept mapping, a step-by-step process to better understand health topics, like disability.

You may be eligible if you are 18 years or older, have a disability or a family member with a disability, or work with services or programs for people with disabilities.

If you’re interested, you can take part in any or all parts of the concept mapping process. The first step is a brief online survey that only takes about 5 minutes. If you choose to participate in other steps, total participation can take about 2 hours. Eligible participants will receive up to $50 in gift cards.

The first survey is available online: https://tinyurl.com/disinapp

If you have questions about participating, please email Michelle Roberts at Michelle.Roberts@uky.edu

06/24/2025

If you have a used wheelchair, bath chair, or other equipment like the items in the photo below that you no longer need, please reach out to our team who can refurbish & clean them and make sure they go to someone in need. Contact the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology-ACAT, at 606-439-3557. Ask for Keisha Wells.

06/05/2025

❗⚠❗REGISTRATION OPEN❗⚠❗

✔️🗓Mark your calendars for the 2025 Kentucky Rural Health Clinic Summit, set for August 14 & 15 at the Embassy Suites/UK Coldstream in Lexington, KY!🗓✔️

➡➡Register TODAY at bit.ly/kyrhc2025 ⬅⬅

If you have any questions about the summit, please contact Medina Tipton at 📧medina.tipton@uky.edu or ☎️ 606-439-3557!

06/05/2025

🚨 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, June 10!🚨
The Kentucky Office of Rural Health invites you to our in-person Kentucky Critical Access Hospital Financial Network regional meetings—coming to TWO locations across the Commonwealth! 💼💬
📍 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. local time
💸 Cost: $0.00
🌐 Go to ➡ bit.ly/kycahfn ⬅ to 📝register and 📅find the agenda!
🧠 Get expert insight on the financial and operational challenges that matter most to CAHs
🤝 Connect with peers and our partners at Blue & Co., LLC
🍴 Enjoy a free lunch (because who doesn’t love lunch?)

Got questions? 📨Email medina.tipton@uky.edu

06/05/2025

Nominations are now being accepted for a person or group making a difference in Kentucky rural health!

✨✨Know a person or group making a difference in Kentucky rural health? Nominate them for the 🏆2025 Impact Award, given out at the 2025 Kentucky RHC Summit on August 14, in Lexington, KY!

📬Send nominations to medina.tipton@uky.edu!

06/05/2025

05/07/2025

The RURAL Heart and Lung Study - Kentucky Core is recruiting residents of Perry & Breathitt Co. between ages 25 to 64 to participate in the RURAL Heart and Lung Study. Participants will receive a FREE health screening and compensation for their time.

Learn more at theruralstudy.org.