UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital UofL Health is a fully integrated academic health system focused on delivering patient-centered care

UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital, founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874. The hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and emergency services. Mary & Elizabeth is also home to Bariatric Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addit

ion, the hospital provides the Orbera Gastric Balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery. The hospital also includes a Women’s Center dedicated to women’s breast and bone health. UofL Health Facebook Community Guidelines

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, M.D., NeurologistDr. Ramirez-Zamora discusses his research focused on improvi...
05/13/2026

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, M.D., Neurologist

Dr. Ramirez-Zamora discusses his research focused on improving how we treat and diagnose movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, tremor or dystonia by better understanding how the brain and body communicate.

Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, M.D., is a neurologist with clinical and research interests focusing on Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, deep brain stimulation,

About 10-15% of strokes occur in people under age 50, but it's important to know the risk factors and symptoms of stroke...
05/12/2026

About 10-15% of strokes occur in people under age 50, but it's important to know the risk factors and symptoms of stroke.

Young adults are not immune to strokes. About 10-15% of strokes occur in young adults (under age 50), and that number is rising. Learn more about stroke risk factors as well as what strokes look like.

Happy Health Care Week! 24/7, 365 days a year, health care professionals are ready to care for patients when they’re at ...
05/11/2026

Happy Health Care Week! 24/7, 365 days a year, health care professionals are ready to care for patients when they’re at their most vulnerable.

Thank you to all the amazing people throughout UofL Health who help transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

💐 Happy Mother's Day! 💐Make your health a top priority so you can celebrate many more Mother's Days to come. This Nation...
05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Make your health a top priority so you can celebrate many more Mother's Days to come. This National Women's Health Week, put yourself first and schedule your annual well-woman checkup 🔗 ULHealth.co/4kbZXOb

☀️🧴Too much sun exposure can quickly lead to painful sunburns and skin damage. If you end up with a sunburn, a few simpl...
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.

Happy Nurses Week! Join us in celebrating the extraordinary nurses at UofL Health whose compassion, resilience and clini...
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. ❤️

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Ame...
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.

It’s officially tick season in Kentucky. More than half of the people diagnosed with Lyme disease don’t recall a tick bi...
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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?

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Kentucky Derby Day! 🌹🏇
05/02/2026

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

05/01/2026

Did you know psychiatric nurse practitioner Kristin Gosden, PMHNP-BC, has lived in nine different states? Get to know more about Kristin ⤵️

Did you know heart disease and stroke often present differently in women than in men? Redi Rahmani, M.D., with UofL Phys...
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

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