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‘Utterly devastating.’ Tobacco still takes high human, financial toll in Kentucky.

Mar 4, 2022

BREATHE

The below article was written by Bill Estep for the Lexington Herald-Leader, published on Feb. 20, 2022 and features UK College of Nursing's Dr. Ellen Hahn. The original article is available here.

A Small Town Clinic With Progressive Care

Mar 4, 2022

Public Service

Pictured above, letf to right, are Dr. Anthony Carney, Amy DelRe, Dr. Sharon Lock and Dr. Lori Fugate in front of the Phyllis D. Corbitt Community Health Center in Wilmore, Ky. It’s a small-town clinic with just a few rooms, named for a physician from an era when house calls were common. What you’ll find inside, though, is remarkably progressive.

UK College of Nursing's Dr. Ellen Hahn Featured in new KET Lung Disease Series

Mar 3, 2022

Faculty Recognition

Six University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare experts will be featured in a three-part series by Kentucky Educational TV (KET) that examines lung disease in Kentucky: the causes, the impact on those afflicted and the exciting new developments in treatment, environmental health science and prevention.

Shining a Light on Cancer & Health Inequities Part V: Dr. Jean Edward & Financial Literacy

Mar 3, 2022

Research

When Dr. Jean Edward immigrated to the United States as a 17-year-old from Sri Lanka, she envisioned “a rosy, free world where everyone was kind to one another and got along.” But she quickly realized how inequity permeated the fabric of American life, starting with skin color and reaching into many aspects of society.

Shining a Light on Cancer & Health Inequities Part IV: Dr. Ty Borders & Rural Populations

Mar 2, 2022

Research

Dr. Ty Borders says throughout his career he has been particularly interested in the differences between how residents of cities and rural areas access health care. “If we can figure out how to improve the organization and delivery of health care, we can improve the health of these populations,” he says.

Shining a Light on Cancer & Health Inequities Part III: Dr. Amanda Fallin-Bennett

Mar 2, 2022

Research

As a psychiatric mental health nurse early in her career, Dr. Amanda Fallin-Bennett quickly noted the disproportionate number of smokers in residential substance abuse treatment programs. Over time, she also came to realize that nicotine addiction often exacerbated patients’ issues, leaving them short on money for necessities and wreaking havoc on their health.

Announcement and Call for Search Committee Nominations: Dean of the UK College of Nursing

Feb 16, 2022

Events

The following communication was distributed to faculty, staff and students in the College of Nursing on February 10, 2022. If you have any questions about the search, please contact Anna Chalfant (anna.chalfant@uky.edu) in the Office of the Provost. *** Colleagues:

Shining a Light on Health Inequities & Cancer Part II: Dr. Stacy Stanifer

Feb 16, 2022

Research

Dr. Stacy Stanifer has been working with cancer patients throughout her career. “I’ve always loved cancer nursing,” she says, “but over time I’ve realized so many cancers could be prevented.”

Faculty Practice Spotlight: Dr. Holly Gray

Jan 26, 2022

Faculty Recognition

Holly Gray, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC Assistant Professor, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Courses NUR 967 Psychiatric Illness in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults NUR 969 Clinical Management of Psychiatric Illness in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults Area of Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Sites

College of Nursing COVID-19 Updates

Jan 26, 2022

Members of the UK College of Nursing Community, Amid the dynamic circumstances surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), your health, safety, and well-being remain our top priority at all times. We are also committed to our students' education and are working closely with the University and the Kentucky Board of Nursing to ensure our alternative teaching and clinical/evaluation methods are appropriate for course completion and graduation.

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