UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest

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.

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. ❤️

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.

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?

05/02/2026

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

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

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!

04/29/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, transplant nephrologist Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D., sheds light on the life-changing impact of kidney donation.

Dr. Raj breaks down the differences between deceased and living donors, and what each means for patients in need. With more than 100,000 people on the national transplant list and nearly 90,000 waiting specifically for a kidney, he emphasizes the urgent need for donors and the profound ripple effect one decision can make.

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/4ub76Dg

04/28/2026

Think you’re having a stroke? BE FAST and call 911 immediately. Learn the warning signs ⤵️

Each May in Kentucky, we spend a fair amount of time talking about horse racing and the fastest two minutes in sports. In addition to being known for fun and popular things such as bourbon and horse racing, Kentucky is also known for some less positive things. Kentucky is in the Stroke Belt, which i...

04/27/2026

Human trafficking can hide in plain sight, and as hundreds of thousands of people descend on Louisville for the Kentucky Derby, the opportunity for victimization increases. Do you know what to look for?

Vicki Yazel, director of SAFE/SANE services with UofL Health, describes red flags that can be signs of human trafficking.

Recognizing Human Trafficking ▶️ ULHealth.co/3XfOh1a

04/26/2026

🗣️ Hoarseness, also referred to as dysphonia, can feel like you are “losing your voice.” We're here to bust five myths about hoarseness and what you can do to get your voice back.

Hoarseness, also referred to as dysphonia, can feel like you are “losing your voice.” Dysphonia is a condition where it is hard to speak or make vocal sounds due to changes in the vocal cords or resonating chamber. Your voice may be a lower quality or a different pitch, or it may be husky, scrat...