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08/10/2026

While people may assume a massage needs to be intense or use significant pressure to be effective, a gentler touch can be very helpful — especially for cancer patients.

Massage therapy can help patients with cancer manage pain, fatigue, anxiety and other treatment-related side effects, making it a valuable part of a care plan.

08/10/2026

Sallie Wilson is the backbone of Team Kentucky, which competed recently in the Transplant Games of America in Denver, Colo. Before she knew she would need a kidney transplant of her own, Sallie worked as a donor family liaison for the 2006 games hosted in Louisville.

Wilson’s involvement prior to her own diagnosis is a result of her own son’s generosity. After he passed away in a car accident, her son became an organ donor at the University of Kentucky.

“I live every day for him,” she said. “I've been together with this group, most of these people since 1998.”

This community lifted her after her first transplant in 2007 led to seven years of her body rejecting the organ. In 2015, Sallie received her second kidney transplant.

08/07/2026

“We’re combining the best that the surgical aspect provides and the best that the (electrophysiology) lab provides, and we are personalizing it for these very particular kinds of patients. They receive the best of both worlds. They have the least high-risk option, but with the most efficacy.”

After years of living with atrial fibrillation and unsuccessful attempts to restore a normal heart rhythm, 78-year-old Kathie Kok found relief through a hybrid treatment approach at UK HealthCare. Her experience highlights how physicians are expanding options for patients with persistent AFib, a con...

08/07/2026

UK HealthCare recently celebrated patients who've come through our emergency department at a special event as part of National Trauma Survivors Day.

08/06/2026

“The best part of this event is seeing kids discover what they’re capable of.”

Facing off against the pros of the Lexington Open, pediatric patients took center court to serve smiles.

08/06/2026

The team at UK Kentucky Neuroscience Institute works closely with families to navigate complex pediatric epilepsy care.

“We are talking about a little human who is experiencing the golden period of their life … It’s very crucial to have as normal growth as possible.”

For Izzy Newton, that approach helped guide a successful surgical path forward.

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08/05/2026

As kids head back to school, let’s also get back to basics with safe sleep practices for our little ones! Remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep:

Alone: Babies should sleep alone in their crib.
Back: Always place your baby on their back to sleep.
Crib: Use a firm sleep surface, like a crib or bassinet, free from pillows, blankets, and toys.

While our older kids head back to the classroom, let’s ensure our infants have a safe sleep space at home. Together, we can create safer sleep environments for every baby in Kentucky!

08/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Taylor Shackleford to the UK HealthCare Hand Center team!

08/04/2026

“There’s something really special about caring for people who remind you of where you came from.”

In 2018, the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus welcomed its first class of medical students. After four years of school and four years of residency, several of that class's alumni have returned to Kentucky to improve access to care in the rural and underserved areas they know best.

08/04/2026

After a 2016 car accident left Alison Blanton paralyzed from the chest down, she was unable to perform everyday tasks many people take for granted. Alison lost the fine motor function in her hands and needed help with daily routines.

Everything changed when Alison learned about a specialized surgical procedure performed by UK HealthCare hand surgeon Dr. Chase Kluemper.