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02/26/2026
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the cardiovascular intensive care unit at UofL Health – Heart Hospital, which recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve unit outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.
The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes CVICU caregivers who successfully improve unit outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.
02/26/2026
Are you graduating in spring, summer or fall 2026? Join UofL Health for an open house designed just for new grad registered nurses, whether you have a clear vision of your
career path or you’re still exploring your options, we’re here to help you navigate it all.
Spend the afternoon connecting with nursing leaders, educators and recruiters from across the UofL Health system, and discover the unique opportunities available at each of our facilities.
📆 Thursday, March 19 | 1–6:30 p.m.
📍 UofL Health – Heart Hospital, Conference Center | 201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Are you graduating in Spring, Summer or Fall 2026? Join UofL Health from 1-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 at the UofL Health – Heart Hospital, Conference Center in Louisville, Kentucky for an open house designed just for new grad registered nurses.
02/26/2026
🤔 Did you know that brushing your teeth before you go to sleep can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease?
When winding down to get ready for bed, brush your teeth. This may be one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. According to a study in Scientific Reports, brushing your teeth before you go to sleep can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
02/26/2026
Make sure your stop by today's Employee Health Fair! All UofL Health employees and their families are welcomed to attend. It's a great opportunity to learn about all the resources to create a healthier you.
We'll have booths from:
• Hotworx
• Clean Eatz
• Lincoln Financial
• Blood pressure screenings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Health and Wellness
• Marketing
• Pharmacy
• Power of Wellness
• UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
• UofL Health – Peace Hospital
• UofL Health – Stroke
02/25/2026
🩺 HEALTH CARE HEROES: We’re proud to recognize five outstanding UofL Health team members who were honored among Louisville Business First’s 2026 Health Care Heroes.
The program honors individuals across the health care industry whose work supports and strengthens the health care community.
Congratulations to our honorees:
• Innovator: Josh Abecassis, M.D.
• Manager: Kevin Potts, M.D., MBA
• Provider: Luz Fernandez, M.D.
• Rising Star: Andrew Swiergosz, M.D.
• Manager: Abe Gage, chief strategy officer (not pictured)
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: In 1948, Dr. Maurice F. Rabb was added to staff as a resident for advanced work in anesthesiology, making Louisville General Hospital the first public hospital in Kentucky to train a Black physician. Rabb was also the first Black physician in Kentucky admitted to staffs of several formerly all-white hospitals, including Jewish Hospital.
02/25/2026
Did you know primary care provider Angela Allen, APRN, loves gardening and grows roses? Get to know more about Angela ⤵️
02/24/2026
Today we presented Leslie Lochner, a Pharmacy Care Advocate for Specialty Pharmacy at UofL Health and Brown Cancer Center, with the sixth annual Kelsie Small Future Healer Award for exemplifying excellence, caring, compassion and commitment to education.
The award was established in 2021 to honor Kelsie Small, a Central High School graduate, nursing student at Northern Kentucky University and victim of gun violence. 🔗 ULHealth.co/4rtzwrc
02/24/2026
UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute has once again earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International), recognizing the facility’s dedication to outstanding patient care and specialized rehab services.
This marks the 16th consecutive three-year accreditation for Frazier Rehab Institute by the international accrediting body. 🔗
02/24/2026
🤒 Keeping your immune system healthy and strong can help you navigate flu season without ending up in your doctor's office. Here are some other ways to protect yourself from the flu ⤵️
From early fall through the spring, flu season is typically in full swing. Indoor gatherings can lead to upticks in flu cases, sending people to primary cares, urgent cares and even Emergency Departments. The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses.
02/23/2026
🌼 Congrats to UofL Hospital's DAISY Foundation Award winner, Brigid Dixie!
Brigid was nominated for her role in helping the spouse of a dying patient get to the hospital to say his goodbyes, despite financial barriers.
"The world and health care need more caring individuals like (Brigid)!" the nomination said.
Congratulations, Brigid, and thank you for your act of kindness and generosity! 💚
02/23/2026
Orthopedic hand surgeon Tuna Özyurekoglu, M.D., has successfully performed the first carpometacarpal (CMC) total joint arthroplasties at UofL Health using the innovative TOUCH® CMC 1 prosthesis.
Thumb CMC arthritis is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis, affecting millions and often causing debilitating pain, weakness and limited hand function—particularly in daily activities like gripping or pinching. The procedure benefits patients in multiple ways, including a quick recovery and return to normalcy.
The procedure marks a significant advancement in treating thumb basal joint arthritis at the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center.
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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.
