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03/26/2026
It's springtime in Kentuckiana, which means eyes are burning, noses are running and allergy sufferers are miserable. So why are seasonal allergies so bad in the Ohio River Valley? Ear, nose and throat nurse practitioner Kari Kirk has the answer.
With Spring Comes Pollen ▶️ ULHealth.co/4caF5Uy
03/25/2026
Did you know primary care physician Mary Casey, M.D., likes to knit and read? Get to know more about Dr. Casey ⤵️
03/24/2026
What does it mean to be an academic health care system?
Through our partnership with the University of Louisville, we bring education, research and innovation into our hospitals, clinics and practices. Find out how ⤵️
An academic medical center/system is a fully operated medical center integrated with a medical school or university and serves as a principal site for
03/22/2026
Ever feel your heart suddenly flutter, race or pound like a drum in your chest?
You’re not alone. These sensations—called heart palpitations—are common.
Sometimes heart palpitations are harmless, but other times they can signal a problem that needs medical attention. https://ulhealth.co/4ux26Kf
Ever feel your heart suddenly flutter, race or pound like a drum in your chest? These sensations (heart palpitations) are common and sometimes harmless and benign, but they can deserve medical attention in other cases. Learn more about the causes of heart palpitations.
03/19/2026
4 IN A ROW: UofL Health – Medical Center East recently earned its fourth consecutive spot on the annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky list, which identifies and recognizes 100 outstanding employers in the commonwealth.
UofL Health – Medical Center East has once again been named as one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work, recognizing outstanding workplace environments. The 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky list was announced by The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and The Kentucky Society for Human Resource Manage...
03/19/2026
Brain aneurysms usually cause no symptoms until they rupture. Learn more about common risks factors and symptoms of a rupture ⤵️
A brain aneurysm (cerebral aneurysm) is a weak area in an artery of the brain that fills with blood and causes an outward bulging or ballooning. While not all aneurysms will rupture, if they do, it is a potentially life-threatening condition that can result in a stroke, brain damage or death if not....
03/17/2026
Runners of all experience levels can suffer overuse injuries during a training cycle. With the Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon approaching, sports medicine physician David Neuberger, M.D., shares some marathon training tips and signs of common overuse injuries.
Preparing and Preventing Injuries is Key for Racing Season ▶️ ULHealth.co/4boZc2R
03/17/2026
Early detection is the best protection against cancer, and a new Kentucky law will allow individuals with a high risk of developing colon cancer to be screened sooner. Brown Cancer Center oncology nurse navigator Hilary Deskins, BSN, RN, explains what's new in the updated screening guidelines.
What’s New About Colorectal Screenings? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4sar9RV
03/15/2026
Mental health can make or break your physical health. Check out some tips the American Heart Association recommends to improve your mental health, heart health and brain health ⤵️
Mental wellness can make or break your physical health. Poor mental health due to depression, stress, anxiety or other conditions can increase risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
03/14/2026
Is green beer bad for you? 🍺☘️ Here’s what to know about St. Patrick's Day's most popular drink ▶️ ULHealth.co/4lua6rd
03/13/2026
Choosing the right rehab hospital can make all the difference in recovery. Darryl Kaelin, M.D., medical director at UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, explains the key things patients and families should consider when selecting a rehabilitation program.
Crucial Questions to Consider When Choosing a Rehab Facility ▶️ ULHealth.co/4ltyqcS
03/12/2026
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: Patients once had to leave the state for this surgery — now they’re traveling to Kentucky for care from the UofL Health Brain Bypass team.
In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we sit down with Josh Abecassis, M.D., to discuss the Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program at UofL Health, a highly specialized treatment option for patients with complex blood vessel disorders of the brain, including moyamoya disease.
Dr. Abecassis explains how brain bypass surgery works and why UofL Health is uniquely positioned to provide this advanced procedure.
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UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehab Center and James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 10,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission—one purpose—delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient—each and every day.
Expertise for the simplest to more complex medical issues
With our vast network of community and academic physicians, we are in communities throughout western Kentucky bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues. This means that we treat the simplest medical issues with the same level of care and expertise as we do the more complex issues. Not only do we bring our knowledge to our patients, but we collaborate with professionals throughout the country and in some cases the world, ensuring that you have the right treatment options for whatever health issue you may be facing.
What does it mean to be an academic health system?
Through our affiliation with University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. This means that UofL Health is taking education, research and innovation into our hospital, clinics and practices. We’re providing our patients the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for you.
Research is the academic difference
The hallmark of an academic health system is research. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health.
Not only do you have access to the latest care innovations, research and clinical trials, but your providers are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
Opportunities to participate in clinical research trials
Medical research is vital to finding new and better ways to improve lives, cure diseases and manage ongoing health issues. Our patients may have the opportunity to not only benefit from the research, but to participate in our clinical trials.
As a leader in clinical research, UofL Health conducts a wide array of clinical trials, working with patient volunteers. If a patient chooses to participate in a clinical trial, they could have access to the latest drugs, treatments and technology, and play an important part in helping transform future care for patients everywhere.