UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest

08/17/2026

Starting college can be extremely stressful for some students. Taking care of your mental health is key to having a successful semester.

University of Louisville alum Izegbea Cannon, APRN, highlights several ways college student can manage their mental health on campus.

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08/16/2026

💪 Grip strength plays a role in so many everyday activities, from opening bottles, jars and packages to cutting food, carrying groceries and lifting your kids. Here are some ways to improve your grip strength ⤵️

Grip strength is a very important component of your health. Grip strength measures the force your forearm, hand and wrist muscles produce when you grasp, lift or move objects. It is a key indicator of overall physical strength and muscle mass. It acts as a baseline for metabolic function/nutritional...

08/15/2026

Do you know how to prevent tick bites? Primary care physician Mary ""MJ"" Allen, D.O., shares some simple ways to protect yourself during peak tick season, which runs from late spring to early fall.

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08/13/2026

🫀High blood pressure poses risks to people of all life stages. Knowing your blood pressure category and taking steps to keep it in the normal range can help reduce your risk for serious health complications.

🎡 Stop by the UofL Health booth at the Kentucky State Fair for blood pressure and other health screenings, demos, education and more. The Kentucky State Fair runs Aug. 20-30, 2026.

Don’t wait to start taking steps to prevent high blood pressure! We recommend the following heart health tips.

08/11/2026

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) occurs when your brain has trouble matching emotions to what is happening around you. You might cry for no reason or laugh when nothing is funny. Learn who is at risk for PBA ⤵️

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a brain condition that can cause unintentional, sudden instances of crying or laughing, even when they don't mean to. It is not their fault, and it does not mean something is wrong with their personality.

08/10/2026

Is your teen heading off to college soon? Take some time to discuss important health topics with them before they head to campus.

University of Louisville alum Izegbea Cannon, APRN, highlights some important health documents every college student needs to have handy.

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08/09/2026

More than 40,000 Americans are living with Huntington’s disease, and more than 200,000 Americans may eventually develop it. Learn more about the rare, inherited neurological condition ⤵️

Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurological condition that causes the gradual breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Over time, this process can affect your balance, mobility, thinking and behavior.

08/08/2026

Join us for the third annual UofL Health Sports Medicine Symposium. This year's topics include sports cardiology, sports hand injuries, the female athlete and orthopedic oncology.

Designed for healthcare professionals and students, the symposium offers opportunities to learn from industry experts, expand your professional network and earn continuing education credits.

📆 Dec. 5, 2025 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Angel’s Envy Club, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
📝 Learn more/register: https://ulhealth.co/4xsh3Ow

Topics will include sports cardiology, sports hand injuries, the female athlete and orthopedic oncology.

08/06/2026

🤱 This week is World Breastfeeding Week. If you choose to breastfeed, it's normal to feel overwhelmed in the beginning. Between caring for a newborn and adjusting to changes in your body, there's a lot to learn. ⤵️
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Being in your fourth trimester of pregnancy, the first 12 weeks postpartum, can be an overwhelming experience, especially as a new mom. With a new baby and body changes, it can be hard to feel like you know what to do and what is going on with your body. One of the major body changes in the first fe...

08/06/2026

The Kentucky State Fair begins in two weeks! Make plans to stop by the UofL Health booth in the Health Horizons section in South Wing B for health screenings, demos, education and more.
📆 Thursday, Aug. 20 to Sunday, Aug. 30
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
👇 Check out our full schedule of offerings 👇

UofL Health is proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Kentucky State Fair. Come visit the UofL Health booth located in the Health Horizons section located in South Wing B. We will be open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 20 to Sunday, Aug. 30 for health screenings, demos, education and more!