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10/12/2025

A hemorrhagic stroke is one of the two main types of strokes and occurs when a weak blood vessel ruptures. Learn more about hemorrhagic strokes ⤵️

While ischemic stroke occurs due to too little blood supply to a part of the brain, a hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weak blood vessel ruptures.

10/11/2025

UofL Health recently hosted a three-day hands-on workshop for 25 students from Future Flight Crew 2025 during the ECHO Annual Conference.

The event marked the culmination of a 20-week program designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to become entry-level flight clinicians.

As part of the workshop, participants took part in emergency department simulations, aircraft safety training and patient loading and unloading exercises.

ECHO, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to advancing education and safety throughout the public safety aviation community.

10/10/2025

UofL Health - Sports Medicine’s Drs. Victor Anciano and Jennifer Daily, and athletic trainer Tara Condon are on the pitch and ready for a beautiful evening of soccer as Racing Louisville FC takes on the Chicago Stars! ⚽️

10/10/2025

Did you know palliative care physician Dr. Hannah Harrison's dad was a first responder? From a young age, she was interested in what happened to patients after they got to the hospital.

Get to know more about Dr. Harrison ⤵️

10/10/2025

More than 200 stroke survivors, caregivers, UofL Health team members and community partners came together for the Third Annual Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Celebration, a night dedicated to honoring strength, recovery and resilience.

Amy and Jeromy Hobbs shared their powerful story as keynote speakers. In July 2021, Amy suffered a stroke despite having no risk factors. Thanks to her family’s quick action, she survived. Today, four years later, the couple stands as a reminder that stroke can affect anyone, anytime.

In a touching reunion, members of the care team who helped save Amy’s life joined her on stage to celebrate her recovery.

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Shelbyville Hospital CEO Aaron Garofola and UofL Health volunteer Harold Conrad for being 2025 WLKY News Bell Award recipients. The award recognizes adults and high school youth who have demonstrated the true “Spirit of Louisville” through selfless volunteer efforts and seeks to inspire all residents to engage in community service.

Aaron was recognized for his work as the co-founder and operator, along with his wife Ashlea, of The Backward Backpack, a nonprofit dedicated to providing sensory-support backpacks for children on the autism spectrum during emergency situations.

Harold was recognized for his longstanding volunteering efforts at both Jewish Hospital and Frazier Rehabilitation Institutive. After receiving a life-saving liver transplant at Jewish Hospital, he began volunteering there in 2012 as a way to show his gratitude. More than a decade later, Harold donates up to 60 hours a week of his time greeting guests and staff every day.

10/10/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we'll be learning about the groundbreaking cancer treatment option, CAR T-Cell Therapy, with Robert Emmons, M.D., FACP, hematologist and oncologist with UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center.

Dr. Emmons breaks down how CAR T-Cell Therapy harnesses a person’s own immune system by taking T-cells and genetically changing them to target and attack cancer cells.

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/3KpzZtM

10/10/2025

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day.
🧠 Mental health is just as important as physical health.
👐 Mental health deserves attention and care.
❤️ You are not alone.

Have you ever experienced a moment of feeling down? You can’t quite pinpoint the reason, but, for some reason, you might have the urge to lie down, have trouble focusing or just aren’t excited about something that used to make you happy. What you’re experiencing is often directly linked to you...

10/09/2025

UofL Hospital‘s trauma program Art Therapist Amy Mattingly partnered with Power Inc. and students from Jefferson County Public Schools' Minor Daniels Academy to complete a mural at the Commitment House in the Russel neighborhood.

The students worked together to create an inspirational piece of art through beautiful imagery and positive messages. The project was made possible by funding from the Office of Violence Prevention.

10/09/2025

You’ve hit age 40 and you’ve scheduled your first mammogram. What comes next? Here's what to expect at your first mammogram ⤵️

You’ve hit age 40 and you’ve scheduled your first mammogram. Learn more about what comes next at UofL Health.

10/08/2025

UofL Health is now the region’s preferred provider for cancer treatment, heart care, physical therapy, sports medicine and transplants, according to NRC Health.

NRC Health partners with 75% of the 200 largest health systems, representing more than 10,000 health care facilities and listening to more than 20 million consumer voices annually.

UofL Health is now the region’s preferred provider for multiple specialties, according to NRC Health.

10/08/2025

THANK YOU, ER NURSES! 💙 Join us in celebrating National Emergency Nurses Day by recognizing our amazing ER staffs that serve our patients and community every day.