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UK Working to Combat Martin County Obesity Rates

Nov 22, 2019, 8:34 AM

Faculty and staff with the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are collaborating with many community leaders in Martin County to improve the county’s built environment infrastructure, increase food accessibility and encourage healthier eating and shopping.

UK Study Examines Appalachian Kentucky’s Breast Cancer Care Disparities

Nov 20, 2019, 8:21 AM

Nearly 40 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer will require a mastectomy. For those patients, breast reconstruction surgery is a valuable part of breast cancer care as studies show it improves quality of life, self-esteem and sexuality.

How UK Engineering is Using Hemp to Repair Deteriorating Kentucky Bridges

Nov 18, 2019, 8:21 AM

Bridges are a crucial component of Kentucky's infrastructure — providing access between regions and cities and linking workers to jobs. But as traffic continues to increase, bridges across the state are aging at an accelerated pace.

UK Appalachian Center to Host Water Week Nov. 18-21

Nov 15, 2019, 8:31 AM

Next week, the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center will host UK's annual Water Week, a student-led series of events designed to bring awareness to water-related issues in Eastern Kentucky and beyond.

Shaping Our Appalachian Region, A Brighter Future for the Commonwealth.

Nov 14, 2019, 8:29 AM

Earlier this fall, Dr. Eli Capilouto joined elected officials from across Eastern Kentucky for the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Summit in Pikeville. It was a gathering underscored by hope and guided by a compelling vision.

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CLIK Participant’s Report on Eastern Kentucky Water Affordability Crisis Receives National Attention

Nov 13, 2019, 1:48 PM

A recently published a report on the failing water system of Martin County in Eastern Kentucky finds that almost half of the county’s residents cannot afford their current water service.

UK HDI Awarded University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Grant

Nov 12, 2019, 8:20 AM

The ACL has awarded the UC Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities grant to eight national partners, including the UK Human Development Institute, to establish a Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.

Grant to Help UK Extension Expand Opioid Prevention and Recovery Efforts

Nov 12, 2019, 8:12 AM

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service recently received more than $1 million to help further the organization’s statewide educational efforts in opioid prevention and recovery.

New $5.7 Million Grant Aims to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening, Follow-Up Care in Appalachia

Oct 29, 2019, 8:16 AM

This new study will involve public health partners throughout Appalachia, a geographically unique and underserved area that spans 54 counties in Kentucky and 32 counties in Ohio.

UK Launches New Website for HEALing Communities Study Updates

Jul 29, 2019, 8:27 AM

The University of Kentucky has launched a new website for information, news-related updates and excerpts regarding their recently awarded $87 million HEALing Communities Study cooperative agreement.

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