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Rural & Underserved Health Research Center receives $2.8 million in renewed funding, finds new home in College of Nursing

The Rural & Underserved Health Research Center (RUHRC) recently received a $2.8 million, 4-year funding renewal from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue important research on health and health care challenges unique to rural communities. The Center is the only new rural health center in the nation to receive renewal funding in the past 20 years.

Nursing Researcher Awarded $2.5 Million to Address Health Issues in Rural Kentucky

UK College of Nursing conducting COVID-19 impact study on Appalachian, Black communities

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When it comes to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on communities, the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky is taking a closer look, specifically on Appalachian and minority populations. "Data has shown that there may be a differential impact of COVID-19, how the pandemic is affecting African Americans, rural populations and individuals who have lower socioeconomic status. And as you know, the church really provides a diverse representation of all of those populations,” said associate professor Lovoria Williams.

Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy receives more than $1.4 million to continue tobacco prevention, education

Members of the BREATHE Research Team Dr. Ellen Hahn, Dr. Zim Okoli, Dr. Amanda Fallin-Bennett, and Dr. Melinda Ickes were recently awarded a two-year, FY20-22 funds totaling $1,474,305 from the Kentucky

The Role of Nursing in the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919

  In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, scholars are both searching for new ways to combat the virus and looking at past viral outbreaks responses for solutions. 

Dr. Jean Edward awarded nearly $400,000 for health, social services research

College of Nursing assistant professor Dr. Jean Edward has received a $399,268 award for “Leveraging Medical-Legal Partnerships to Enhance Interdisciplinary, Team-Based Approaches to Facilitate Effective Cost of Care Conversations” from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

Dr. Lee Anne Walmsley awarded $28,500 for "in the barn" student mental health program

UK College of Nursing professor Lee Anne Walmsley PhD, MSN, RN, and her colleagues were recently awarded a $28,500 grant from Women & Philanthropy for the hCATS (health Colleges Advancing Team Skills) to the BARN (Bringing Awareness Right Now) for Student Mental Health & Wellness program. 

UK CON Fulbright Scholar Researches Anemia in Peruvian Children

  Ana Maria Linares, associate professor in UK’s College of Nursing, traveled to Peru this past March 2019 to research the cause of iron-deficiency anemia in Peruvian children at the National University of San Luis Gonzaga. Linares’ four-month trip was sponsored by the Fulbright Scholar Program, which offers over 800 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries.

Research Highlights Gene That Makes Vegetables Taste Bitter

  It’s possible your DNA determines whether or not you can tolerate eating certain vegetables.

Nursing Researchers Urge Cardiologists to Consider E-Cigarettes’ Impact on Heart Health