UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital

09/28/2025

💜 The more we talk about su***de and mental health, the less stigma there will be. 💜
September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Learn to spot su***de risks and warning signs ⤵️ ULHealth.co/3Xq8BQG

09/25/2025

Sept. 25 is World Pharmacists Day. Pharmacists play a vital role in patient care and can help you in many ways besides medication management. Thank you, pharmacists!

Take the time this year to thank your pharmacist and recognize the hard work they do to improve your health and ensure you have access to the medications you need. Pharmacists play a vital role in patient care in a variety of health care settings. Pharmacists can work in the community setting at a l...

09/23/2025

Urologist Kellen Choi, D.O., has been designated as a UroLift System Center of Excellence.

The designation recognizes that Dr. Choi has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

09/23/2025

Many people wake up in the middle of the night with leg pain that needs to be stretched out, or have a sudden leg cramp or muscle spasm. What causes those seemingly random charley horses? ⤵️

“Charley horse” is the common term for cramps and muscle spasms, according to MedlinePlus. Charley horses can occur anywhere in the body, but they usually affect the leg muscles.

09/18/2025

Myasthenia gravis, often called MG, is a chronic illness that affects the way your muscles work. If you have MG, your muscles may get tired and weak more easily than other people’s. Learn more about the autoimmune disease ⤵️

Myasthenia gravis, often called MG, is a chronic illness that affects the way your muscles work. If you have MG, your muscles may get tired and weak more easily than other people’s. Learn more about the common signs, symptoms and complications of myasthenia gravis and the treatments for it.

09/16/2025

Music festivals like Louder Than Life are, well, loud! Here are a few tips to follow to prevent noise-induced hearing loss when seeing your favorite musical acts.

Did you know hearing loss from noise exposure is 100% preventable? Here are tips for how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

09/16/2025

Spinal cord injuries are among the most life-altering conditions a person can experience. SCIs can result in varying degrees of motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunction, depending on the location and severity of the injury. Learn more about spinal cord injuries ⤵️

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are among the most life-altering conditions a person can experience. The spinal cord is not just a conduit for motor and sensory signals—it’s a critical communication highway between the brain and the rest of the body.

09/14/2025

Ovarian cancer affects about 1 in 70 women in the general population. Because its symptoms are often vague and nonspecific, early detection can be difficult. That’s why patients with suspected ovarian cancer need to be evaluated by a gynecologic oncologist.

It is very important that patients with suspected ovarian cancer see a gynecologic oncologist and undergo the appropriate surgical management and chemotherapy. There have been great strides in the fight against ovarian cancer. Our hope is that by identifying patients who have increased risk and perf...

09/11/2025

UofL Health is now offering neurology services in Shelbyville.

Neurological conditions can affect both patients and their families, bringing difficult decisions and changes to daily life. UofL Physicians – Neurology, a part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, offers expert care for conditions involving the brain and nervous system caused by injury or disease.

Learn more about the diseases and conditions our neurologists can treat ▶️ ULHealth.co/45SjbnL

09/11/2025

By understanding the basics of the spine and spinal cord, you can better recognize the potential signs of a spinal cord injury. Let's break it down ⤵️

The spinal cord is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. This means that virtually all signals from the brain travel through the spinal cord to regulate almost every bodily function.

09/11/2025

Please join the UofL Health – Veterans Employee Resource Group in remembering the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

On this day 24 years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed and more than 6,000 others were injured in the attacks on the World Trade Center. This was a day that forever changed our lives in the United States. Today, we honor those that lost their lives.

For our fellow UofL Health veterans who were serving our country and those that were providing medical care and emergency services on this day, we thank you for your service. Your dedication to our country, our neighbors and our friends facing this tragedy will never be forgotten.

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