UK Children & Young Adult Headache and Research Program

10/14/2026

Next week, Golisano Children’s at UK will host a conference for hospitals across the country aimed at reducing infant deaths caused by unsafe sleep habits.

10/14/2026

Dr. Sarah Marks, assistant professor of Family and Community Medicine, shares tips for spotting the differences between allergies and viral respiratory infections to help you choose the right treatment and prevent spreading illnesses.

As fall allergy season overlaps with cold, flu and other respiratory viruses, learn how to tell the difference between allergies and illness, when to seek treatment and how to stay healthy.

10/13/2026

Dr. Tessa London-Bounds, cardiothoracic surgeon at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, explains risk factors and conditions associated with atrial fibrillation.

Learn the signs, risk factors and treatment options for AFib, a condition that affects millions of people and can have serious health consequences.

10/13/2026

Paralyzed by a car accident, Alison got a second chance at independence thanks to the extraordinary care of Dr. Chase Kluemper at UK HealthCare’s Hand Center. One of the area’s leading experts in orthopaedic hand, wrist and elbow surgery — Dr. Kluemper performed a rare procedure that restored Alison’s fine motor skills so she can care for herself again

10/12/2026

After being diagnosed with stage 4 small cell lung cancer, Vikki Lane faced an overwhelming prognosis and severe pain caused by widespread cancer, including metastases to her brain and bones.

Her journey took an unexpected turn when she came to the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and gained access to a cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapy clinical trial.

10/12/2026

UK HealthCare’s Transplant Center recently performed the first kidney transplant in Kentucky and the surrounding region using a surgical robot!

10/10/2026

We're proud to be the official game sponsor as Kentucky Football takes on LSU tonight. If you're in the stands, watch out for a free Big Blue Determination shirt as you cheer on the Cats!

10/09/2026

“We are thrilled to continue work to support our youth with medical conditions and their families by providing evidence-based psychoeducational materials for families and trainings for healthcare professionals.”

Research UK Golisano Children’s shares in 5-year pediatric trauma grant to support providers, families By Hilary Brown Wednesday Photo provided by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2026) — The Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPTS), a collaborative of mental health exper...

10/09/2026

“The goal is to get closer to choosing the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.”

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center physician and researcher Patrick Hensley, M.D., led an international, multidisciplinary team of bladder cancer experts in the development of new recommendations designed to help clinicians determine when biomarker testing can meaningfully guide bladder can...

10/08/2026

Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Tucker! 💙

He’s our Lift Them Up Kid of the Game for the Cats’ matchup against LSU!

At 5 years old, Tucker has Hypoplastic Left Heart syndrome, meaning he was born with half a heart. He has bravely undergone three open heart surgeries and continues to receive ongoing care to ensure his heart is functioning well.

Tucker loves pizza, the color blue, and riding four wheelers. Come rally behind Tucker during the Kentucky Football game and be sure to cheer loudly as he leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!