UofL Health - Jewish Hospital

UofL Health - Jewish Hospital UofL Health is a fully integrated academic health system focused on delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient—each and every day.

UofL Health - Jewish Hospital opened in 1905 with a mission to provide all patients with the highest quality care and a strong emphasis on research and education. Today, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Many of th

e hospital’s clinical programs have achieved national rankings for excellence. Noted for numerous medical firsts in Kentucky, the nation and the world, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital is the site of the nation's first four hand transplants, and the world's first and second successful AbioCor™ Implantable Replacement Heart transplant. The hospital is federally designated to perform all five solid organ transplants - heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. UofL Health Facebook Community Guidelines

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06/18/2026

UofL Health and the UofL School of Nursing are hosting their annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference on July 31 and Aug. 1 at the University of Louisville Belknap Campus Student Activity Center.

• On-site product vendors
• Up to 9 contract hours to include Pharmacology can be earned
• Offers Category 1 CME and ANCC continuing education credit
• Up to 9.5 CE/CME credits are offered

Learn more/register ▶️ UofLHealth.org/APPConference

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😎 Thinking about a new pair of sunglasses? Not all shades offer the same level of protection. Here’s what to look for be...
06/18/2026

😎 Thinking about a new pair of sunglasses? Not all shades offer the same level of protection. Here’s what to look for before you buy 👀⤵️

Sunglasses are important and should be purchased with consideration of polarized lenses, sun exposure, ultraviolet light, and UV filters, to avoid vision loss.

👁️ When summer heat brings poor air quality, most people think about their lungs. But did you know it can affect your ey...
06/16/2026

👁️ When summer heat brings poor air quality, most people think about their lungs. But did you know it can affect your eyes, too? Here’s what you need to know about how poor air quality can impact your eyesight ⤵️

Even in times of poor air quality outside, you may go about your day as normal. However, your eyesight may be negatively affected by outdoor air pollution.

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we're joined by ophthalmologist Adit...
06/15/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we're joined by ophthalmologist Aditya Verma, M.D., to explore how vision is affected by age and why routine eye care is essential for maintaining long-term eye health.

Dr. Verma discusses the vision milestones parents should know for their children, the changes many adults begin to notice as they get older, and the conditions that can impact eyesight later in life. He also shares practical tips on protecting your eyesight and recognizing warning signs that shouldn't be ignored

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/3S5gVFf

👁️ Around 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, which can be a safe and effective way to correct vision when cared f...
06/14/2026

👁️ Around 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, which can be a safe and effective way to correct vision when cared for properly. To help keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear, here are some important contact lens care tips ⤵️

If you wear contact lenses, it is important to keep your eyes healthy by properly caring for your contacts. Proper care can protect you against serious eye infections and other illnesses. To safely wear contacts and keep your eyes protected, here are some tips for you. Take out your contacts before....

Join us for our Health Care Support Staff Career Fair on Thursday, June 25. Connect with hiring leaders, explore career ...
06/11/2026

Join us for our Health Care Support Staff Career Fair on Thursday, June 25.

Connect with hiring leaders, explore career pathways and take the next step toward a meaningful career in health care. On-site interviews and same-day offers for select roles.

🗓️ Thursday, June 25 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - Angel's Envy Suite (Second Floor) | 2800 S Floyd St.
✅ RSVP/Learn more ▶️ ULHealth.co/4ar8VVb

Connect with hiring leaders, explore career pathways and take the next step toward a meaningful career in health care.

Think you may have a separated shoulder? Your primary care provider or an orthopedic provider can evaluate your injury, ...
06/11/2026

Think you may have a separated shoulder? Your primary care provider or an orthopedic provider can evaluate your injury, order imaging tests if needed and develop a treatment plan to help you recover ⤵️

A separated shoulder is a painful injury that can affect your quality of life. If you feel you have a separated shoulder, see your primary care provider or an orthopedic provider.

Dry needling is a treatment used by physical therapists and other health care providers to help relieve pain and address...
06/09/2026

Dry needling is a treatment used by physical therapists and other health care providers to help relieve pain and address other muscle-related conditions. Learn more about how it works and whether it may be right for you ⤵️

Dry needling is a skilled intervention to treat pain and problems in your muscles. It involves inserting a thin, solid filament needle into specific points within muscles. The primary goal of dry needling is to reduce pain and improve movement by targeting dysfunctional muscle tissue.

If you experience swelling related to lymphedema or other conditions of the lymphatic system, you may benefit from a tre...
06/07/2026

If you experience swelling related to lymphedema or other conditions of the lymphatic system, you may benefit from a treatment called lymphatic drainage. Learn how this specialized therapy may help reduce swelling and improve your quality of life ⤵️

If you experience swelling in part of your body due to lymphedema or associated diagnoses, you may benefit from a treatment called lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage reduces swelling by redirecting excess fluid buildup out of the tissues and back into the circulatory system through lymph vessels...

06/04/2026

Are allergies making life miserable? Allergy testing can help identify exactly what’s triggering your symptoms. Ear, nose and throat nurse practitioner Kari Kirk describes how allergy testing is done and how the results help guide individualized treatment.

Tips to Get Through Allergy Season ▶️ ULHealth.co/3SjP1VR

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