UofL Health - Jewish Hospital

UofL Health - Jewish Hospital UofL Health is a fully integrated academic health system focused on delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient—each and every day.

UofL Health - Jewish Hospital opened in 1905 with a mission to provide all patients with the highest quality care and a strong emphasis on research and education. Today, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Many of th

e hospital’s clinical programs have achieved national rankings for excellence. Noted for numerous medical firsts in Kentucky, the nation and the world, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital is the site of the nation's first four hand transplants, and the world's first and second successful AbioCor™ Implantable Replacement Heart transplant. The hospital is federally designated to perform all five solid organ transplants - heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. UofL Health Facebook Community Guidelines

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About 10-15% of strokes occur in people under age 50, but it's important to know the risk factors and symptoms of stroke...
05/12/2026

About 10-15% of strokes occur in people under age 50, but it's important to know the risk factors and symptoms of stroke.

Young adults are not immune to strokes. About 10-15% of strokes occur in young adults (under age 50), and that number is rising. Learn more about stroke risk factors as well as what strokes look like.

Happy Health Care Week! 24/7, 365 days a year, health care professionals are ready to care for patients when they’re at ...
05/11/2026

Happy Health Care Week! 24/7, 365 days a year, health care professionals are ready to care for patients when they’re at their most vulnerable.

Thank you to all the amazing people throughout UofL Health who help transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

💐 Happy Mother's Day! 💐Make your health a top priority so you can celebrate many more Mother's Days to come. This Nation...
05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Make your health a top priority so you can celebrate many more Mother's Days to come. This National Women's Health Week, put yourself first and schedule your annual well-woman checkup 🔗 ULHealth.co/4kbZXOb

☀️🧴Too much sun exposure can quickly lead to painful sunburns and skin damage. If you end up with a sunburn, a few simpl...
05/07/2026

☀️🧴Too much sun exposure can quickly lead to painful sunburns and skin damage. If you end up with a sunburn, a few simple treatments can ease discomfort and help your skin heal.

Long-term contact with the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays frequently results in sunburned skin. Here's how to treat a sunburn.

Happy Nurses Week! Join us in celebrating the extraordinary nurses at UofL Health whose compassion, resilience and clini...
05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week! Join us in celebrating the extraordinary nurses at UofL Health whose compassion, resilience and clinical excellence define the heart of patient care across our organization. Every day, our nurses go beyond the call of duty, advocating for patients, supporting families and uplifting one another in moments that matter most.

Thank you for being the steady hands, caring voices and trusted experts who make a difference in countless lives. Your commitment inspires us all and strengthens the communities we serve. ❤️

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Ame...
05/05/2026

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association.

Kentucky is part of the Stroke Belt, where people are twice as likely to have a stroke compared to other U.S. regions.

Stroke is an emergency where every minute is critical. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and what to do if you or someone experiences these symptoms.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) recently announced Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D., a cardiolog...
05/04/2026

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) recently announced Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D., a cardiologist at UofL Health, as one of the recipients of its annual “30 in Their 30s” awards, which recognizes early-career interventional cardiologists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership and dedication to the field.

The award recognizes early-career interventional cardiologists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership and dedication to the field.

It’s officially tick season in Kentucky. More than half of the people diagnosed with Lyme disease don’t recall a tick bi...
05/03/2026

It’s officially tick season in Kentucky. More than half of the people diagnosed with Lyme disease don’t recall a tick bite. Know the symptoms and when to seek care ⤵️

The outdoors are full of ticks that bite. But how do you know when you’ve been bitten with a tick infected with Lyme disease?

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Kentucky Derby Day! 🌹🏇
05/02/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Kentucky Derby Day! 🌹🏇

Did you know heart disease and stroke often present differently in women than in men? Redi Rahmani, M.D., with UofL Phys...
04/30/2026

Did you know heart disease and stroke often present differently in women than in men?

Redi Rahmani, M.D., with UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery, part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, discussed stroke risk and the upcoming Go Red for Women luncheon with the American Heart Association - Kentucky on WHAS11 News’ Great Day Live.

Watch the segment ⤵️

To learn more, visit heart.org

🏌️ Golf season is here! If you have goals for your game in 2026, a performance specialist can help address fitness and p...
04/30/2026

🏌️ Golf season is here! If you have goals for your game in 2026, a performance specialist can help address fitness and physical limitations. Learn how an evaluation can set you up for your best season yet ⤵️

Get ready for the 2024 PGA Championship in Louisville with UofL Health's Golf Performance Program. Improve your game with dynamic stretching, personalized fitness plans, and expert evaluations. Call 502-426-3353 to learn more and start your best golf season yet!

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