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03/24/2026

Congratulations to Kiara James, Community Health Worker Supervisor with the J. David Richardson Trauma Center, for receiving Supplies Overseas' (SOS) 2026 Health & Hope Award award.

Kiara was recognized for her work with the SOS Individuals in Crisis Program, volunteering at their Wheelchair & Repair Clinics and founding Pushing Forward, which provides critical resources to individuals that have experienced traumatic spinal cord injuries.

03/24/2026

What does it mean to be an academic health care system?

Through our partnership with the University of Louisville, we bring education, research and innovation into our hospitals, clinics and practices. Find out how ⤵️

An academic medical center/system is a fully operated medical center integrated with a medical school or university and serves as a principal site for

03/23/2026

Congrats to UofL Hospital's DAISY Foundation Award winner Katie Howard, RN! 🌼

Katie was nominated by a patient’s family not only for the exceptional care she provided, but also for her empathy and communication.

"She worked with my family to figure out an early way for my father, who was nonverbal from the stroke, to communicate via eye movements and printed out communication cue cards for the hospital staff," the nominator shared.

Thank you, Katie, for the exemplary care you provide your patients and their families. Congratulations! 👏👏

03/22/2026

Ever feel your heart suddenly flutter, race or pound like a drum in your chest?

You’re not alone. These sensations—called heart palpitations—are common.

Sometimes heart palpitations are harmless, but other times they can signal a problem that needs medical attention. https://ulhealth.co/4ux26Kf

Ever feel your heart suddenly flutter, race or pound like a drum in your chest? These sensations (heart palpitations) are common and sometimes harmless and benign, but they can deserve medical attention in other cases. Learn more about the causes of heart palpitations.

03/19/2026

Brain aneurysms usually cause no symptoms until they rupture. Learn more about common risks factors and symptoms of a rupture ⤵️

A brain aneurysm (cerebral aneurysm) is a weak area in an artery of the brain that fills with blood and causes an outward bulging or ballooning. While not all aneurysms will rupture, if they do, it is a potentially life-threatening condition that can result in a stroke, brain damage or death if not....

03/17/2026

Runners of all experience levels can suffer overuse injuries during a training cycle. With the Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon approaching, sports medicine physician David Neuberger, M.D., shares some marathon training tips and signs of common overuse injuries.

Preparing and Preventing Injuries is Key for Racing Season ▶️ ULHealth.co/4boZc2R

03/17/2026

Congratulations to Judy Bullard, a clinical quality specialist with our stroke care team, who recently celebrated her 30 year work anniversary with UofL Health!

To commemorate this achievement, her manager presented her with an award shaped like a brain.

03/17/2026

Early detection is the best protection against cancer, and a new Kentucky law will allow individuals with a high risk of developing colon cancer to be screened sooner. Brown Cancer Center oncology nurse navigator Hilary Deskins, BSN, RN, explains what's new in the updated screening guidelines.

What’s New About Colorectal Screenings? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4sar9RV

03/15/2026

Mental health can make or break your physical health. Check out some tips the American Heart Association recommends to improve your mental health, heart health and brain health ⤵️

Mental wellness can make or break your physical health. Poor mental health due to depression, stress, anxiety or other conditions can increase risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

03/14/2026

Is green beer bad for you? 🍺☘️ Here’s what to know about St. Patrick's Day's most popular drink ▶️ ULHealth.co/4lua6rd

03/13/2026

The new chapel at UofL Hospital West Tower was recently dedicated in an interfaith ceremony as a space for reflection, meditation and prayer for people from all faith traditions and spiritual orientations.

Located on the south side of the main West Tower lobby behind the glass installation, visitors will find religious and spiritual resources from various traditions for use in the chapel as well as resources for coping with illness, caregiving and grief.

The Tree of Life that is depicted on the centerpiece in front of the chapel symbolizes the inclusive character of the space. It is a near-universal symbol of growth, interconnectedness, spiritual enlightenment, wisdom and resilience. 🔗 ULHealth.co/4bqsehd

03/12/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: Patients once had to leave the state for this surgery — now they’re traveling to Kentucky for care from the UofL Health Brain Bypass team.

In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we sit down with Josh Abecassis, M.D., to discuss the Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program at UofL Health, a highly specialized treatment option for patients with complex blood vessel disorders of the brain, including moyamoya disease.

Dr. Abecassis explains how brain bypass surgery works and why UofL Health is uniquely positioned to provide this advanced procedure.

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/4uhd0DX