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Nurse Amy Glass Receives 2025 Mercy Award for ExcellenceNurse Amy Glass Receives 2025 Mercy Award for Excellence

Nurse Amy Glass Receives 2025 Mercy Award for Excellence

News Summary Amy Glass, a dedicated registered nurse at Clark Regional Medical Center, has been honored with the 2025 Mercy…

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University of Kentucky Students Volunteer at Free Clinic for HomelessUniversity of Kentucky Students Volunteer at Free Clinic for Homeless

University of Kentucky Students Volunteer at Free Clinic for Homeless

News Summary Emma Fitzgerald and Bryan McLellan, third-year medical students at the University of Kentucky, lead volunteer efforts at the…

3 days ago
The Legacy of America’s First Drug Rehabilitation CenterThe Legacy of America’s First Drug Rehabilitation Center

The Legacy of America’s First Drug Rehabilitation Center

News Summary The United States Narcotic Farm, established in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1935, aimed to treat addiction through rehabilitation rather…

4 days ago
Sanders-Brown Center Celebrates 40 Years of Alzheimer’s ResearchSanders-Brown Center Celebrates 40 Years of Alzheimer’s Research

Sanders-Brown Center Celebrates 40 Years of Alzheimer’s Research

News Summary The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky has celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking significant advancements…

1 week ago
Owen County Woman’s Inspiring Journey Through Health ChallengesOwen County Woman’s Inspiring Journey Through Health Challenges

Owen County Woman’s Inspiring Journey Through Health Challenges

News Summary Lyndsey Minch Allnutt from Owen County overcame a long battle with chronic bronchiectasis, culminating in a double lung…

1 week ago
Sanders-Brown Center Marks 40 Years of Alzheimer’s ResearchSanders-Brown Center Marks 40 Years of Alzheimer’s Research

Sanders-Brown Center Marks 40 Years of Alzheimer’s Research

News Summary The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky celebrates four decades of impactful Alzheimer’s research, focusing…

2 weeks ago
Lexington-Fayette County Appoints New Health CommissionerLexington-Fayette County Appoints New Health Commissioner

Lexington-Fayette County Appoints New Health Commissioner

News Summary The Fayette County Board of Health has appointed Dr. Crystal Miller as the new Commissioner of Health, effective…

2 weeks ago
Kentucky Celebrates Small Business at State CapitolKentucky Celebrates Small Business at State Capitol

Kentucky Celebrates Small Business at State Capitol

News Summary The annual 'Kentucky Celebrates Small Business' event took place at the State Capitol, honoring leaders like Crinda Francke…

2 weeks ago
Leapfrog Safety Grades Reveal Concerning Metrics for Central Kentucky HospitalsLeapfrog Safety Grades Reveal Concerning Metrics for Central Kentucky Hospitals

Leapfrog Safety Grades Reveal Concerning Metrics for Central Kentucky Hospitals

News Summary The Leapfrog Group released its latest safety grades, highlighting alarming safety evaluations for hospitals in Central Kentucky. Of…

2 weeks ago
Lexington Grapples with Gun Safety Crisis After Teen ShootingLexington Grapples with Gun Safety Crisis After Teen Shooting

Lexington Grapples with Gun Safety Crisis After Teen Shooting

News Summary A teenage boy in Lexington was hospitalized after suffering life-threatening injuries due to an accidental shooting involving a…

2 weeks ago