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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.

Taking His Victory Lap

Jan 25, 2022

Student Recognition

“A lot of people doubted me coming back for the fifth year. There was a lot of ‘Why don’t you get your career going?’ But I only get one chance to play college football again. So why not?” Colin Goodfellow, UK’s starting punter and a recent UK College of Nursing graduate, is making the most of every moment of his time at UK. He’s currently in his fifth year, taking advantage of the NCAA ruling that allows student-athletes one additional year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shining a Light on Health Inequities & Cancer Part I: Dr. Lovoria Williams

Jan 16, 2022

Faculty Recognition

Dr. Lovoria Williams knew from her earliest moments that she wanted to be a nurse. Growing up in western Kentucky, she had watched her parents battle chronic illnesses and noted disparities even as a child. “I saw my mom suffer with diabetes and its complications and then die relatively early from colon cancer; my dad, had a long smoking history and eventually died from COPD. Also, growing up in the Black church, I noticed the high obesity prevalence and witnessed people become ill during worship due to having chronically poor health.”

Shining a Light on Health Inequities & Cancer

Jan 16, 2022

Research

Kentucky is a beautiful state known for its rolling hills, horses, bourbon and basketball. But beneath those hallmarks lie some grim health numbers that the University of Kentucky College of Nursing is working hard to change. In tandem with UK HealthCare’s Markey Cancer Center, the College of Nursing is conducting research looking at health inequities and cancer in the state and finding ways to better reach underserved communities with prevention, screening and treatment interventions.

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