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Study Examines Suicide Ideation, Planning and Attempts

Jul 9, 2019, 8:55 AM

University of Kentucky College of Public Health faculty members Tyrone Borders and Kathi Harp utilized data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health to examine trends in suicide ideation, planning and attempts.

Journal of Appalachian Health Publishes Inaugural Issue

Jul 8, 2019, 12:54 PM

Scholars based at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health recently launched a new, open-access, online publication — the Journal of Appalachian Health (JAH) — to highlight research focused on the health of people living in Appalachia.

Rhodes Scholar, Record-tying Fulbrights Highlight UK's 2019 Academic Success

Jul 5, 2019, 12:52 PM

From University of Kentucky's 10th overall and first female Rhodes Scholar, to the second Pickering Fellow in two years, to a school record-tying class of Fulbright recipients, the world's most prestigious scholarship, fellowship and internship organizations took note this year of the Wildcats' academic talent.

Behind the Blue: Sanders-Brown Director Linda Van Eldik Looks to the Future of Alzheimer's Research

Jul 3, 2019, 9:13 AM

In this episode of "Behind the Blue," Sanders-Brown director Linda Van Eldik talks about the center's involvement in some of the most important discoveries in the history of Alzheimer's research and what they are doing now to advance the science.

Study Finds Growth of Faculty Diversity Largely Minimal in U.S. Colleges, Universities

Jul 1, 2019, 10:26 AM

Colleges and universities across the nation lack the diversity needed among faculty to deliver a well-rounded education, says a new study in the recently launched South Texas College of Law Houston Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy.

From Pilot Study to Culture Change: How UK HealthCare Is Reducing Opioid Prescriptions

Jun 26, 2019, 10:08 AM

As a busy trauma surgeon, Dr. Phillip Chang saw his fair share of patients who were dealing with significant pain. As per the standards then, these patients would receive opioids for pain management. Most recovered and were weaned off the medication as planned.

UK HealthCare Awarded National Top Quality Honor for Safer Opioid Practices

Jun 21, 2019, 9:15 AM

America’s Essential Hospitals, a national trade association, has recognized UK HealthCare for its work to develop safer opioid usage practices within an academic health system.

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'Behind the Blue': Researchers Study Rural Ambulance Services, Health Care Access

Jun 20, 2019, 8:57 AM

In this week’s episode of Behind the Blue, we discuss the role communities can play in keeping rural hospitals open, the important piece of healthcare services provided by ambulances and emergency medical services and how economic development can impact health outcomes.

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School Discipline Research by UK Doctoral Graduate Gains Attention

Jun 17, 2019, 2:23 PM

Discipline and how it is administered in schools across the U.S. continues to be a hotly debated topic. Now a University of Kentucky doctoral graduate’s expansive research on the subject has been published in the Journal of School Psychology and is gaining widespread attention from teachers, administrators and researchers.

Researcher Enrolls in Study to Learn about Patient Experience But Gets an Unexpected Diagnosis

Jun 13, 2019, 9:51 AM

Aime Kunes decided to participate in a health research study because she wanted to learn more about the process of research. With a Ph.D. in psychology and a background in neurofeedback, she was planning to conduct her own research and felt it was important to understand the experience of a participant.

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