UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

09/09/2025

💙 About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with stage 1, 2 or 3 prostate cancer is nearly 100 percent. Early detection is a significant factor in high survival rates.

If you're a man 55-69, have you had a screening in the last two years? 🗓️ Don't wait. Make your appointment now. 🔗 ULHealth.co/4m5gLqL

09/08/2025

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a day to raise awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know are ever in a suicidal, mental health or substance abuse crisis, just dial or text 988 on your phone. It can be lifesaving.

Learn more about what happens when you reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline ▶️ ULHealth.co/3Z3sQnI

09/07/2025

For those who have had a cancer diagnosis, fear of recurrence is understandable and a normal thought process. You are not alone. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to calming the fear, but patients helped us create this list of suggestions to ease worry. https://ulhealth.co/3HNiYsO

Acknowledging the fear of recurrence is a paramount step toward promoting an improvement in your quality of life. In turn, you will be better equipped with more realistic expectations, greater peace and better acceptance of your survivorship journey.

09/04/2025

Some women’s health services at UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital now have a beautiful new home at 4500 Churchman Ave., Plaza 3.

Our new offices were designed with patients and families in mind:
✔️ Spacious, modern exam rooms
✔️ On-site lab for added convenience
✔️ Comfortable consultation spaces for families
✔️ Private work areas for providers
✔️ In-office procedures such as cystoscopy and urodynamics for streamlined, convenient care
✔️ Tasteful, calming decor to help you feel at ease

This move allows us to better serve women in our community with the high-quality, compassionate care you deserve. Whether you need routine gynecology, specialized urogynecology, midwifery services or advanced gynecologic oncology, our dedicated team is ready to care for you in a setting built for comfort and healing.

Come see us at our new location and experience the difference!
Where to find us:
• 3rd Floor – Gynecology & Certified Nurse Midwives
• 2nd Floor – Urogynecology & Gynecologic Oncology

🔗 https://uoflhealth.org/locations/uofl-health-center-for-womens-health/

09/04/2025

🩻 About 18,000 Americans experience a new spinal cord injury every year, and there are currently about 300,000 cases in the U.S. Here's what you need to know about SCIs ⤵️

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be caused by various damage to the nerves. This can be trauma from an accident or normal degeneration of the structures that are supposed to protect the spinal cord.

09/02/2025

🧠 Athletes, military members and veterans, and other people who may have experienced head trauma or concussions are more likely to develop a disorder called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Learn more about CTE ⤵️

CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that is partially caused by multiple – usually at least hundreds of – instances of brain trauma.

08/31/2025

🩻 If you deal with frequent and constant back pain, you may be considering back surgery to relieve your pain. For most patients, back surgery cannot be performed immediately, but certain steps can provide relief and potentially help you avoid surgery.

If you have been dealing with frequent and constant back pain, you may be considering back surgery to relieve your pain. Unfortunately, for most patients, back surgery cannot happen right away. However, steps can be taken that can give you relief and help you avoid surgery.

08/28/2025

Not sure if you need urgent care or the ER? 🤔 When you’re sick or hurt, it can be tough to know where to go. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose. 👇 ULHealth.co/3VsmlZ3

08/26/2025

Our residency programs at UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital are expanding in psychiatry, behavioral health and women’s health.

The Medical Detox and Medical Behavioral Health units will host residents from the UofL Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the UofL Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology will train in the Center for Women’s Health.

UofL Health is proud to partner with the University of Louisville School of Medicine to create innovative, academically driven training environments.

Posted on August 21, 2025

08/26/2025

As you get older, your risk of developing high blood pressure increases. While you can’t control your age, you can lower your risk of developing high blood pressure by exercising.

As you get older, your risk of developing high blood pressure increases. While you can’t control your age, you can lower your risk of developing high blood pressure by exercising. Younger patients with risk factors can also develop high blood pressure.

08/24/2025

🩼🤕 Injuries are part of an active lifestyle, whether you are an athlete, weekend warrior, or just staying active. Knowing where to go for the right care can make a difference in how quickly and effectively you recover.

A sports medicine or orthopedic urgent care provides specialized orthopedic care for musculoskeletal injuries without the long wait times and higher costs of an emergency room (ER).

08/21/2025

Sciatic nerve pain occurs when pressure is placed on nerve roots in the lumbar spine or on the sciatic nerve itself. This can be caused by several injuries or conditions. Learn more ⤵️

Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is pain traveling along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, starting with a bundle of nerve roots from the lower spine that combine and extend from the buttocks down each leg.