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Actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson recently spoke out about his heart health scare and advised men to be proactive about ...
22/07/2025

Actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson recently spoke out about his heart health scare and advised men to be proactive about their health.

Not only are there screenings that can help you determine your risk of developing heart disease, but there is also a screening that can detect calcium in your blood vessels, a sign of a potential heart attack. Learn more ⤵️

Health screenings come in all shapes and sizes and vary from condition to condition, leaving many to wonder: Are there screenings for heart disease?

😎Spending summer days outside can be fun, but remember to SLIP👚, SLOP🧴, SLAP 🧢 before you go out!
20/07/2025

😎Spending summer days outside can be fun, but remember to SLIP👚, SLOP🧴, SLAP 🧢 before you go out!

Enjoying outdoor activities is a great way to get exercise and boost mood. Follow these safety precautions to ensure that you stay safe and healthy in the sunshine

17/07/2025

Are you prepared for tick season? Primary care physician Mary "MJ" Allen, D.O., shares some simple ways to protect yourself against ticks this summer.

When is a Tick Bite Lyme Disease? ▶️ ULHealth.co/3INc9at

☀️ Skin cancer is the most common cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.Melanoma makes up a small portion, bu...
17/07/2025

☀️ Skin cancer is the most common cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

Melanoma makes up a small portion, but it’s one of the most common cancers in young adults, especially women. Stay protected and check your skin regularly! 🧴🕶️

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). While melanoma accounts for a small portion of skin cancers, it is actually one of the most common cancers among young adults, especially women. Anyone of any race or ethnicity can get melanoma.

☀️ Summer is all about getting outside and having fun and we want everyone to have a safe, trauma-free summer.  🛶🏊🛟Take ...
15/07/2025

☀️ Summer is all about getting outside and having fun and we want everyone to have a safe, trauma-free summer. 🛶🏊🛟
Take a moment to check out these water safety tips ⤵️

Drowning is the leading cause of injury death in children ages 1-4. Follow these water safety tips for children this summer.

🌤️ Not getting outside much or skipping vitamin D-rich foods? You might not be getting enough vitamin D.Vitamin D suppor...
13/07/2025

🌤️ Not getting outside much or skipping vitamin D-rich foods? You might not be getting enough vitamin D.

Vitamin D supports bone health, immunity, and more—so be sure you're getting your daily dose! 💊🥛🐟

If you do not spend time outside each day or if you do not eat enough foods that contain vitamin D, there is a chance you might not be getting enough vitamin D. This vitamin is an important nutrient that allows your body to absorb calcium to keep your bones strong.

✈️ Traveling can take a toll on your body, including your heart.Long flights, poor sleep and limited access to nutritiou...
10/07/2025

✈️ Traveling can take a toll on your body, including your heart.

Long flights, poor sleep and limited access to nutritious food can leave you feeling drained and out of sync.

❤️ Here are a few tips to help you protect your heart health while on the go ⤵️

Traveling can be stressful and draining. Long plane rides, lack of quality sleep and lack of nutritious food all can cause harm to your body, including your heart. Here are some ways you can maintain your heart health on your next trip: monitor your diet, move around, have your necessities near and....

☀️ Wondering why your asthma feels worse in the summer?Hot and humid weather increases your exposure to air pollutants, ...
08/07/2025

☀️ Wondering why your asthma feels worse in the summer?
Hot and humid weather increases your exposure to air pollutants, mold spores and pollen, which can trigger asthma symptoms and make breathing difficult.
Here are some tips to manage your symptoms ⤵️

Summer weather may make asthma worse. During hot days, people with asthma may experience an increase in asthma symptoms that can potentially lead to full-blown asthma attacks, according to Allergy & Asthma Network. Hot and humid weather increases your exposure to air pollutants, mold spores and poll...

☀️ Tackling some yard work this weekend? Don’t forget to stay safe and be prepared!Sharp tools, stinging insects and cer...
07/07/2025

☀️ Tackling some yard work this weekend? Don’t forget to stay safe and be prepared!

Sharp tools, stinging insects and certain plants can cause cuts, rashes or allergic reactions. 🐝🌿🩹

Not sure if it’s worthy of a trip to urgent care or the ER? Here’s how to tell ⤵️

Learn how to handle common yard work injuries like lacerations, falls, and burns. Discover when to visit urgent care or an emergency room and get safety tips to prevent accidents while gardening or mowing.

🙆 Whether you exercise regularly or not, stretching regularly can benefit you. Read on to learn some daily stretches you...
06/07/2025

🙆 Whether you exercise regularly or not, stretching regularly can benefit you. Read on to learn some daily stretches you can try ⤵️

Whether you exercise regularly or not, you may have wondered if it can benefit you to stretch regularly. The answer is yes. Learn about the seven main benefits of stretching and some daily stretches you can do.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at UofL Health! 🎆🇺🇸🎆
04/07/2025

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at UofL Health! 🎆🇺🇸🎆

🎆Fireworks are fun, but safety comes first! More than half of fireworks injuries happen around the Fourth of July, often...
03/07/2025

🎆Fireworks are fun, but safety comes first!

More than half of fireworks injuries happen around the Fourth of July, often causing injuries to hands, fingers, faces or eyes. These injuries can be serious and slow to heal. 🤕

🎇 Fireworks injuries are preventable; leave them to the professionals! Here are some tips and advice on how to partake in fireworks safely (if you must)

Did you know that fireworks most often cause injuries to your hands, fingers, face or eyes? These injuries are often devastating and take a long time to heal. As the commonwealth of Kentucky’s only adult designated burn center, UofL Health – UofL Hospital takes care of between 250-350 burn injur...

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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.