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09/12/2025

According to the American Heart Association, every year there are 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Of those, only about 10.6% survive. On any given day, approximately 20% of a community is in its schools, including students, teachers, staff and family members. A focused effort on cardiac arrest preparedness in schools is critical to protecting our children and others in the community.

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UK HealthCare ‘UK at the Half’: AED access saves lives By Hilary Brown Thursday KCH electrophysiologist Shaun Mohan, M.D., underscores the importance of having AEDs in the community. MyndziakVideo, iStock/Getty Images Plus play pause stop mute unmute previous next 2025-9-6_UKATH_FB_UKvsOleMiss_A...

09/11/2025

What do you get when you mix a mountain of medical waste, a splash of imagination and a pinch of pure magic? At Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the answer is two cheerful narwhals, stitched from syringe caps, IV tubes and a whole lot of heart, swirling through an ocean where trash transforms into treasure.

After a hospital wide naming contest, we have selected our winners!

“Under the Big Blue Sea" (submitted by Nico) "Pippin and Pebbles" (submitted by Margie) were selected as winners. Thanks to everyone that participated!

To learn more about this art piece, click the link below -
https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/waste-wonder-narwhal-art-debuts-kentucky-children-s-hospital

09/11/2025

Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Tommy! 💙

Tommy is our Lift Them Up Kid of the Game for when the Cats take on Eastern Michigan this weekend! Tommy has been a fearless single ventricle heart patient with Kentucky Children’s Hospital since birth. Come rally behind Tommy during the Kentucky Football l game against Eastern Michigan and be sure to cheer loudly as he leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!

09/10/2025

Kentucky Children's Hospital is offering a Safe Sitters Essentials course for children in grades 6-8. Our next class will be on September 30 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Registration is required.

Visit the link below to learn more!

https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/safe-kids-fayette-county/resources/safe-sitter-course?fbclid=IwY2xjawMZdgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu2MfXC27IETt4dU6zQ1x73SMKyDQRGKijOtC_L4CQJzoBG_s-0xwh94CqxW_aem_YR5XCpW9-hz2tUu9ZtqNXA

Safe Sitter Essentials Course is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to help participants ages 10 to 16develop the skills and confidence needed to care for themselves and younger children safely.

09/09/2025

Grateful for our beary special delivery on National Teddy Bear Day! 🧸

Thank you for stopping by, !

09/07/2025

We loved cheering on Adi Jane! 💙

09/06/2025

We’re so excited to cheer on Adi Jane in the Cat Walk today! 💙

An 8-year-old girl diagnosed with brain cancer will be honored as Kentucky football's "Kid of the Game" this week, bringing recognition to her inspiring journey. Details in comments.

09/05/2025

Thanks for stopping by earlier this week, !

We’ll be cheering for you tomorrow 😻🏈

09/05/2025

Since 2001, RE/MAX has played an incredible role in supporting Kentucky Children's Hospital through its partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Through the dedication of their agents and the generosity of their communities, RE/MAX agents have raised an impressive $1.2 million.

RE/MAX Creative Realty has been a champion for our hospital from day one, and this year we're thrilled to welcome RE/MAX Elite to the Miracle Home Program.

We are proud to recognize RE/MAX as a valued Community Partner and thank them for their ongoing compassion, collaboration, and meaningful impact in making miracles happen for Kentucky's children!

09/04/2025

Kentucky Children’s Hospital was recently awarded certification as a bronze level Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification recognizes health care team members’ commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, ensuring the highest standards of care for the youngest patients.

Cribs for Kids is a national safe sleep initiative dedicated to reducing infant mortality. By earning this certification, Kentucky Children's Hospital demonstrated adherence to rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

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UK HealthCare KCH earns Infant Safe Sleep Hospital certification By Hilary Brown Thursday KCH was recently awarded certification as a bronze level Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital. LeManna | iStock / Getty Images Plus LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH)...

09/04/2025

Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Adi Jane! 💙

She’s our Lift Them Up Kid of the Game for when the Cats take on Ole Miss! Adi Jane is a courageous patient at Kentucky Children’s Hospital DanceBlue oncology unit and was diagnosed with brain cancer in October 2024. Come rally behind Adi Jane during the Kentucky Football game against Ole Miss and be sure to cheer loudly as she leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!

08/22/2025

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health will host the 10th Annual Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit on Sept. 25 at the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort, Ky.

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The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) will host the 10th Annual Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit on Sept. 25 in Frankfort, Ky.

08/22/2025

The UK College of Dentistry recently hosted more than 400 orthodontic residents from across the U.S. and Canada for the 36th annual Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program.

"It’s a great feeling to be able to show off our campus and the Lexington area.”

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry hosted over 400 orthodontic residents from across the U.S. and Canada for the 36th annual Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program (GORP).

08/21/2025

At the foundation of UK’s Neuroscience Research Priority Area is the belief that an environment that promotes dedicated research and teamwork enhances problem-solving, accelerates learning, promotes creativity and builds stronger relationships.

Kentucky Neuroscience Institute Research team is working together across campus to turn scientific discoveries into real treatments that improve brain health and help patients in Kentucky and beyond.

08/21/2025

Up to one-third of stroke survivors go on to develop dementia and cognitive impairment. But is it possible to predict, at the time of a stroke, who will have the best cognitive recovery?

That’s a question neuropsychologist Dr. Jordan Harp hopes to answer.

UK researchers are studying stroke-related brain changes to better predict who is at risk for dementia and aim to improve recovery, especially for patients in rural and Appalachian areas.

08/21/2025

UK HealthCare has implemented a powerful new tool in the ongoing effort to save lives through organ donation: a seamless registration feature within the MyChart patient portal.

Learn more, including how to easily navigate the registration process in MyChart 👇

UK HealthCare UK HealthCare launches new organ donation sign-up through MyChart By Jared Holt Wednesday Video provided by UK HealthCare Corporate Communications LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2025) — UK HealthCare has implemented a powerful new tool in the ongoing effort to save lives through organ dona...

08/20/2025

UK HealthCare was designated as a Magnet organization in 2016 and 2021 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and we are now applying for redesignation. We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail by Sept. 19, 2025.

Read our official public notice announcement with full details.

08/20/2025

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Dr. Larry Goldstein talks about the origins of the Department of Neurology in the UK College of Medicine and its evolution into a leader in patient care, education and research.

UK HealthCare ‘Behind the Blue’: Larry Goldstein on 60 years of neurology at UK By Kody Kiser and Rick Childress Monday LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 18, 2025) – The University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology is marking its 60th anniversary, celebrating a legacy that began...

08/19/2025

Dr. Brooke Hudspeth, UK College of Pharmacy Chief Practice Officer, shares what you should know about two common new weight-loss drugs.

You’ve likely heard about glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists — commonly referred to as GLP-1 medications, and more widely recognized through pharmaceutical brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

08/19/2025

Our robust and growing epilepsy program has become known for its innovative approach to successful patient assessments. It is the goal of the epilepsy team, the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute and the UK HealthCare Comprehensive Epilepsy Program to bridge the treatment gap.

UK’s epilepsy team is using advanced imaging and teamwork to better pinpoint where seizures start in the brain, helping more patients find effective treatments and improve their quality of life.

08/18/2025

Neurologist Dr. Sharoon Qaiser goes beyond the typical history and physical exam for young patients. The director of UK HealthCare’s Children and Young Adult Headache & Research Program asks patients to draw pictures that reflect their headaches and pain.

The Children and Young Adult Headache Research Program is using innovative tools like AI, patient drawings, and new medications to improve diagnosis and treatment for children suffering from migraines, especially in underserved areas.

08/18/2025

Meet Brad Tannen, our new chair of ophthalmology and visual sciences!

08/15/2025

Lisa Buede is among the first patients at UK Markey Cancer Center to benefit from a new treatment approach that uses advanced surgical robots to diagnose and treat early stage lung cancer in one session.

“We’re now able to take patients from ‘you might have cancer’ to ‘your cancer is gone’ in a single day.”

By the time 59-year-old Lisa Buede learned she had stage 1 lung cancer, the tumor was already gone. The UK Markey Cancer Center’s new same-day procedure combines diagnosis and treatment for early stage lung cancers using advanced surgical robots, eliminating weeks of waiting between biopsy and sur...