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Join 'Markey Women Strong' to Advance Cancer Research at UK

The Markey Cancer Foundation invites you to take an active role in furthering life-changing cancer research at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center through the 'Markey Women Strong' program.

State-Academic Partnership Helps Kentuckians “Find Help Now” for Addiction

A new website will provide a vital link for Kentucky health care providers, court officials, families and individuals seeking options for substance abuse treatment and recovery. “Find Help Now KY” will deliver real-time information about available space in substance use disorder treatment program, and guide users to the right type of treatment for their needs.

CCTS is Accepting Applications for Community Mini-Grant Awards

Grants will provide $2,500 to community partners to develop, implement and evaluate small-scale, evidenced-based health outreach projects focused on reducing health disparities in Appalachian communities in Kentucky. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.

'UK at the Half' with Kathy Sheppard-Jones

"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and features the people, programs, research, health care and service that combine to make UK the university for Kentucky.

Two Earn 2018 Thomas Poe Cooper Awards

An outstanding researcher and a longtime farm leader in Kentucky are the 2018 recipients of UK's Thomas Poe Cooper awards.

'UK at the Half' with Angela Gutierrez

"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and features the people, programs, research, health care and service that combine to make UK the university for Kentucky.

UK's BREATHE Helps Teens Advocate for Tobacco-Free Communities

University of Kentucky's BBREATHE team recently partnered with Youth Empowered Solutions (YES) to host tobacco and youth advocacy training for leadership students of Hazard High School, as well as a training session for adult community advocates from around the state on the importance of youth empowerment and mentorship and how to engage youth in advocacy efforts.

UK Researchers Investigating How Public Libraries' Storytimes Support School Readiness

Maria Cahill, associate professor in the UK School of Information Science, has been awarded nearly $400,000 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to investigate how public library storytime programs support school readiness of young children.

UK Colleges Partner to Improve Farm Safety and Health

A strong example of collaboration across UK colleges is aimed at improving farm safety and health in the Commonwealth.

FCC, NCI Working with Markey to Improve Rural Cancer Care via Broadband Access

A new collaboration using resources from the UK Markey Cancer Center, FCC, NCI, and more will evaluate how to use telecommunications to improve access to cancer care for patients in Eastern Kentucky.

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