UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center

05/25/2026

A car crash left Devon with a traumatic brain injury and just a 10% chance of survival. Nearly six years later, he continues to defy the odds. His mother, a UofL Health nurse navigator, is grateful for the care and support he and their family received from the team at UofL Health along the way. 💙

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tonya Webb was told that Devon had suffered a traumatic brain injury and had less than a 10% chance of survival. Learn more about Tonya and Devon Webb's story

05/24/2026

👥 More than 813,000 adults in Kentucky are diagnosed with at least one mental health condition.

💚 Treatment is vital, but sometimes inaccessible. UofL Health has several initiatives to help break down barriers in access.

Get more information 🔗 ULHealth.co/44pvaXq

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend often means more time outside, but it also means more exposure to UV rays. Brown Cancer Center's Smita Ranjan, APRN, discusses how melanoma can affect anyone and what you can do to lower your risk.

What You Need to Know About Melanoma ▶️ ULHealth.co/3P2RdA8

05/21/2026

🧳 Summer travel season is here! If you’re heading out of town over the next couple of months, now’s a great time to make sure your daily medications are travel-ready. 💊

If you are planning a trip, whether it’s in the U.S. or abroad, you are likely thinking of clothes to pack, activities to do, food to eat and places and people to see. While all those are great to consider before traveling, you also need to consider any medications you regularly take if you travel...

05/20/2026

May 20 is Clinical Trials Day. At the forefront of every therapeutic breakthrough, you’ll find clinical research teams that are driven to find technological and treatment advancements that can benefit patients worldwide.

As an academic medical system, UofL Health offers clinical trials spanning areas such as Cardiology, Neurology, GI/Motility, Liver, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Women’s Health, Orthopedic, Surgery, Oncology, Pulmonology and more.

Research teams at UofL Health offer a multitude of clinical trials in several specialties, including cancer, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and more.

05/17/2026

☀️Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While melanoma makes up a small percentage of skin cancer cases, it is one of the most common cancers among young adults.

Here's what you need to know about the warning signs and when to see a doctor ⤵️ https://ulhealth.co/3P2RdA8

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.

05/14/2026

Your stroke journey doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. Many stroke survivors and caregivers experience a wide range of emotions as they adjust to daily life after stroke. Learn more about our free support groups ⤵️

UofL Health offers free support groups for stroke survivors and their families. To confirm location details and RSVP for any of our stroke support groups, please contact Carrie Crockett, CSW, at 502-645-5425.

05/13/2026

Cruzin' For Cancer is back for another year! Come check out the arts and crafts, cars, trucks, motorcycles and model cars—all in one place.

Join us Saturday, June 13 from 11a.m.–4p.m. at Hillview Recreation Dept. All proceeds from the event help fund patient support, community outreach and research programs at the Brown Cancer Center.

All proceeds benefit patient support, community outreach and research programs of the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center.

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.

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.

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