UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

10/30/2025

UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification.

“The Baby-Friendly designation highlights our commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for women and newborns.”

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UK HealthCare UK HealthCare receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation By Hilary Brown Monday Photo provided by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2025) — UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous revi...

10/29/2025

UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering lifesaving, research-based care for heart attack patients in Kentucky.

https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/wellness-community/blog/uk-healthcares-gill-heart-vascular-institute-recognized-nationally-0?auHash=HYz3njtj5R8cE3lfa5QyCv5-I2-KQGrqxoc8-kMMd2o

10/29/2025

“Every time I hear a success story, it gives me pride in knowing we helped someone achieve a dream...Because I know the struggle, and I know it doesn’t have to be that hard.”

Created by UK Specialty Pharmacy under the leadership of Emily Eastman, Baby Blue is a first-of-its-kind program designed to make fertility medications more affordable and accessible for Kentucky families. Through strategic partnerships and bulk purchasing, the program offers medications at 40 to 50...

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

Kelly Grayson, coordinator for Safe Kids Fayette County, shares some quick tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween.

Halloween is all about candy buckets, creative costumes and spooky fun, but it’s also a night where safety matters just as much as the sugar rush. From carving pumpkins to crossing the street, here are some quick tips to keep the night fun.

10/27/2025

"Together, we are building a healthier future for our community.”

Through the UK Gill Affiliate Network, Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky, will join a community of hospitals across the state striving to enhance cardiovascular care.

UK HealthCare Spring View Hospital joins Gill Affiliate Network By Rick Childress Wednesday Through the UK Gill Affiliate Network, Spring View Hospital will join a community of hospitals across the state striving to enhance cardiovascular care. Photo provided by Laura Baker. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22,...

10/27/2025

“Anyone who’s been around him says he’s the happiest little baby they’ve ever seen...He’s just happy to be alive.”

Learn how a dedicated team of experts worked together to save a special patient.

Hours after his birth, experts from three hospitals — UK King’s Daughters, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital — turned Reid Damron’s life-threatening diagnosis into a story of survival.

10/26/2025

Dr. Pierluigi Porcu, who was recently named the UK College of Medicine's division chief for hematology and blood & marrow transplantation, shares some quick insights about blood cancer.

10/25/2025

We’re proud to be the official game sponsor as Kentucky Football takes on Tennessee tonight. If you’re in the stands, keep an eye out for some free Big Blue Determination shirts as we cheer on the Cats!

10/24/2025

Billy Fryer's heart was in need of critical care, and thanks to the UK HealthCare team stationed at Keeneland, he was able to get it.

10/24/2025

The UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is hosting
a series of free cooking classes for anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or family members of those with diabetes. These cooking classes will discuss nutritional choices as a healthy lifestyle behavior to help individuals manage their diabetes.

Join us Tuesday, October 28th at the Food Connection at The 90 – Room 234 440 Hilltop Avenue Lexington, KY 40506.

Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. To register, please call 859-323-7391.

Free parking will be available for participants.

10/24/2025

About twice as many children are killed or injured while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Here are Safe Kids Fayette County’s top tips to help make Halloween fun and safe.

About twice as many children are killed or injured while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. But Halloween doesn’t have to be …

10/23/2025

💙 Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Sera, this week’s Lift Them Up Kid of the Game!

Sera experienced a traumatic birth, which led to chronic kidney disease. Today she is a fearless 11-year-old and sees the pediatric nephrology and pediatric infectious disease teams at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Come rally behind Sera during the Kentucky Football game against Tennessee and cheer her on as she leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!

10/23/2025

💙 A Prescription for Thanks 💙

Here’s to the pharmacy team, sharp and bright,
Supporting our team’s prescriptions we write.
Counting and counseling, calm under stress,
You turn medication mayhem into success!

With knowledge, precision, and humor too,
We’d all be lost without what you do.
So cheers to our team, so skilled, so keen.
Happy Pharmacy Week to our UK HealthCare dream team!

Kristina Naseman
Kendall Stratton
Kari Duprey
Brooke Bridges
Meghann Bidarian
Rachel Cameron
Dionne Wims
Emily Eastman
Courtney Queen
Thom Platt
Debbie Duckworth
Dan Grantz
Jessica Little & the entire Turfland Pharmacy Retail Team
Tony Tagavi
Morgan Hunter
Ryan Mahan
Hanna Apple
Broadus Fitzhugh

10/22/2025

Fall flavors made simple! These pumpkin Apple Bars are both delicious and diabetes friendly. The perfect Halloween treats! 🎃🍏

https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/pumpkin-apple-bars

10/20/2025

It’s an exciting week because… It’s Medical Assistant Week!!

From the America Association of Medical Assistants October 20-24 is set aside to celebrate the valuable and vital role that medicals assistants play in clinics across the country. We are so proud of our team here at Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center and way they compassionately provide care to our patients and families. They are truly the heart of our clinic and keep it flowing smoothly each and every day. We are so lucky to have the following, talented individuals on the MA team and are proud to call them a colleague.

Keila Guy
Erneisha George
Natalie Bishop
Chelsie Smith
Sydnei Kyles
Charles Nickerson
Amanda Sharp
April Blackburn
Wendy Lucas
Lindsey Mull
Samantha Whitaker
Angenia Morning

10/17/2025

🍔 Fast food doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. Get tips on how to order smart and still enjoy your favorites.

https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/eating-healthy/healthy-choices-fast-food

10/15/2025

Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center October Employee Spotlight!

Our monthly employee spotlight is on one of our newest colleagues, Dr. Omar El Kawkgi! Since moving to Versailles this summer Dr. El Kawkgi and his beautiful family have jumped right in and embraced their new community. When you have a moment stop by the BBDC Family Board in the clinic workroom and check out some interesting facts about our newest doctor… including taking flying lessons! 🌟✈

10/14/2025

The UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is hosting
a series of free cooking classes for anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or family members of those with diabetes. These cooking classes will discuss nutritional choices as a healthy lifestyle behavior to help individuals manage their diabetes.

Join us Tuesday, October 28th at the Food Connection at The 90 – Room 234 440 Hilltop Avenue Lexington, KY 40506.

Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. To register, please call 859-323-7391.

Free parking will be available for participants.

10/09/2025

The UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is hosting
a series of free cooking classes for anyone with type 1
or type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or family members of those with diabetes. These cooking classes will discuss nutritional choices as a healthy lifestyle behavior to help individuals manage their diabetes.

Join us Tuesday, October 28th at the Food Connection at The 90 – Room 234 440 Hilltop Avenue Lexington, KY 40506.

Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. To register, please call 859-323-7391.

Free parking will be available for participants.

10/07/2025

🦀✨Who says comfort food can’t be healthy? Enjoy this Crab, Kale & Ricotta Lasagna Rolls with a creamy Parmesan-Pumpkin twist!

https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/crab-kale-ricotta-lasagna-rolls-parmesan-pumpkin-sauce

10/06/2025

From the American Association of Physician Associates, the first week of October is also time to celebrate all that our PA’s have accomplished, highlight the amazing care they provide and bring more awareness to their profession. These amazing care providers below exemplify what it means to provide compassionate care to our patients in hopes of helping them live their best lives possible. Thank you, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center PA’s, for all you do!!!

Brandy Caldwell
Savannah Jones
Rachel Hayes
Emily Stevens
Jacqui Thiry
Chlodys Johnstone

10/06/2025

It’s Pediatric Nurses Week!

The Society of Pediatric Nurses sets aside the first full week of October to bring awareness to the mission of pediatric nursing and call attention to the critical work that pediatric nurses provide to improve the delivery is care to pediatric patients and their families. Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is blessed to have these wonderful nurses caring for our pediatric patients in a nursing role. A BIG thanks to our dedicated Peds Nurses below for always going above and beyond to ensure the our kiddos are well care for and their families are supported!

Heather Singleton
Stacey Jackson
Carla Shuck
Laura Harmon

10/03/2025

Every bite counts! Get tips on how to make food your ally in managing blood sugar levels.

When you live with diabetes, food is medicine. Find out how to eat well to support your diabetes management.