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UK CERH Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit

Sep 28, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health is excited to announce that the 2023 Kentucky Telehealth Summit will be held in person on September 28 at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. Registration Fee General Attendee: $150 and includes all course materials, breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments. Experience a live event with networking, state and federal resources, funding opportunities, current and furture state of telehealth and much more.

UK researcher part of study linking lifetime interpersonal violence to increased risk of diabetes

Jul 18, 2023, 7:31 AM

A new study conducted by a group of researchers has found that people who experience interpersonal violence or child abuse face a more than 20% increased risk of developing diabetes.

2023 PAthways to a Healthier Kentucky

Aug 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

2023 PAthways to a Healthier Kentucky Friday, August 25, 2023 Gatton Student Center, Lexington, KY Click here for a full list of guest speakers and agenda.

UK researchers receive funding to study how genetic factors contribute to dementia

Jun 16, 2023, 7:21 AM

A Sanders-Brown Center on Aging project will focus on how genetic factors contribute to dementia. The work was recently awarded funding from the National Institute on Aging that will total more than $1.7 million.

UK, VA investigate racial, ethnic bias when diagnosing alcohol use disorder among veterans

May 25, 2023, 6:47 AM

College of Public Health faculty member Rachel Vickers-Smith, Ph.D., and a team of investigators recently examined whether there is racial or ethnic bias in who receives an alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis.

Erin Haynes honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

May 19, 2023, 7:20 AM

Erin Haynes, D.P.H., Kurt W. Deuschle Professor of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

Innovation in cancer research showcased at Markey Research Day

May 16, 2023, 7:21 AM

Markey Research Day is an opportunity for researchers who study any aspect of cancer to share their work and receive feedback from colleagues across campus.

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16 faculty named 2023-2024 University Research Professors

May 2, 2023, 7:54 AM

On Friday, April 28, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professors for the 2023-24 academic year.

2023 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit

Jun 14, 2023, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Who Should Attend? First Responders (Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire Department, Quick Response Teams) Healthcare Professionals (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Community Health Care Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physicians) Legal Professionals Local Government Officials (County Judge Executives, Mayors, and Magistrates) Local Health Department Board of Health Members

May 1-6 is National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week

May 1, 2023, 7:17 AM

Created in 2014 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). the 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will be held May 1-5, 2023

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