UK HealthCast

Dr. Sam Tyagi, a vascular surgeon at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses the GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) device.

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, a vascular neurologist who specializes in pediatric stroke, discusses pediatric stroke, how it differs from stroke in adults, and how UK HealthCare is uniquely positioned to care for those patients.

Dr. Stephen Strup discusses prostate cancer prevention and treatment and details how UK HealthCare can help.

Dr. Colleen Cornelius from Kentucky Children's Hospital discusses test anxiety in children and how families can help kids manage stress related to tests.

Dr. Sarah Critchfield discusses the evolving understanding of autism and how UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital can help parents.

Dr. Sonu Abraham and Dr. Parijat Sen discuss sarcoidosis and its impact on various organs in the body, including specifics related to cardiac sarcoidosis.

Gloria Maldonado, a certified physician assistant at UK HealthCare, discusses women's health and some of the steps adolescents should take to manage their health care, and when.

Erica Hill, a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach at the UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, discusses warning signs of prediabetes and the center's Diabetes Prevention Program. To sign up for virtual classes, visit https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/form/diabetes-prevention-program-info

Dr. Bryce Noblitt, an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, discusses his work in Kenya and as a professor for the UK College of Medicine.

Dr. Sheliza Ali discusses the practice of Neuropsychology.

Dr. Randaline Barnett, a pediatric neurosurgeon, is the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UK HealthCare. Dr. Barnett is from Breathitt County, Ky., and received her bachelor's and medical degrees from the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Aurela Clark, a radiologist with the Comprehensive Breast Care Center at UK Markey Cancer Center, discusses the impact of new breast cancer screening guidelines from the FDA.

Dr. Avinash Bhakta discusses colorectal cancer screening options, including a new blood sample test recently approved by the FDA.

Dr. Marc Paranzino, director of UK HealthCare's Sports Cardiology Program, explains what sports cardiology is and provides an overview of how his program helps athletes and active individuals stay healthy.

Dr. George Thomas, a UK HealthCare surgeon and assistant professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, discusses fibroids, the treatment options available and how awareness of fibroids has improved women's health care.

Dr. Ginny Gottschalk, chair of UK's Department of Family and Community Medicine, discusses the recent opening of UK HealthCare - Hamburg and the importance of primary care for families in Kentucky.

Dr. Sarah Kluck, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with UK HealthCare, specializes in fibroids and other women's health issues such as endometriosis, abnormal pap smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, sexual health and gender dysphoria. She is passionate about offering a minimally invasive approach to surgery.

Dr. Deidra Beshear, medical director of the Women's Health Clinic at UK HealthCare and a certified menopause practitioner, discusses the new menopause clinic at UK HealthCare.

Child Neurology advancements at UK HealthCare, with specific focus on work at Kentucky Neuroscience Institute to address Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne's Muscular Distrophy

UK HealthCare's Expressions of Courage event and cancer survivorship.

Provider oriented podcast about peds stroke treatment and the steps we've taken to implement a singular protocol across KY.

The prevalence and treatment for pediatric stroke and how UK HealthCare and Kentucky Neuroscience Institute are uniquely positioned to care for those patients.

Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as we strive to create a healthier Kentucky.In 2019, Tiona Stevenson realized she didn't feel like herself. She spent two long years working through it, along the way suffering multiple seizures. UK HealthCare neurosurgeon Dr. David Dornbos successfully diagnosed and treated Tiona for an arteriovenous malformation, and has since been seizure-free. Dr. Dornbos discusses Tiona's case in this interview.

Dr. Samir Softic and Morgan Garrett share important information about UK HealthCare's Pediatric Fatty Liver Clinic.

Logan Mattingly shares the importance and benefits of athletic trainers and the services they provide.

Dr. Kim Kaiser is here to discuss UK HealthCare's Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic.

Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as we strive to create a healthier Kentucky.Aspiring firefighter Nick Corman was suffering from kidney disease and needed a transplant — otherwise, he'd never realize his lifelong dream. Despite his twin sister Kristen's hope to donate, she wasn't a suitable match, nor were many others who cared for him. Jillian Kyde, whose sons were beloved students in Kristen's classroom, was moved to get tested after hearing Nick's story. A couple months later, she gave a kidney to someone she'd barely met.

Dr. Katie Roberts discusses UK HealthCare's new general orthopaedic walk-in clinic.

Dr. Chadi Diab and Dr. Andrew Shabila discuss everything you need to know about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE).

Dr. Merve Ozen explains Genicular Artery Embolization in layman's terms.

Learn more about National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) week with Claire Kuriakose and Tamra Langley.

Dr. LaTawnya Pleasant shares helpful potty training tips and advice for new parents.

Sherri Hannan discusses the dangers and prevention of hot cars to children.

Discussing Functional Family Therapy and how it's incredibly beneficial in addressing mental health needs for children and families in Kentucky.

Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as we strive to create a healthier Kentucky. Raymond Cloud loved to be active and part of society, but irreversible scarring in his lungs was making it harder and harder to breath. Feeling like he had nothing to live for when the pandemic started, fate intervened and brought Raymond to Lexington, where he began regularly visiting with a pulmonologist at UK HealthCare. That set him on the path to a double lung transplant. For over a year, he's breathed easier.

Dr. Alyssa Briggs shares tips on how to help your child support a friend who is experiencing mental health issues.

Dennis Kim and Norah Charles discuss the benefits of Acupuncture and the role it plays with UK HealthCare Integrative Medicine & Health.

Emily Bollinger shares tips on how to best help children cope during medical exams and procedures.

Dr. David Landy discusses everything you need to know about joint replacement.

Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as we strive to create a healthier Kentucky.Debra Faulk is a lifelong performer and comedienne. In January 2021, Debra was diagnosed with breast cancer following her annual mammogram. Through her treatments at the UK Markey Cancer Center and the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, Debra's spirit remained strong. She embraced her journey as a means to help uplift others going through their own battles.

Helping parents understand causes of body odor in children and how to address it.

Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as we strive to create a healthier Kentucky.In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Chase Kluemper, a surgeon with the UK HealthCare Hand Center. Dr. Kluemper answers questions about how he and his colleagues helped a 13-year-old Amish boy regain almost complete functionality of his left hand after it was severed in a sawing accident.

Dr. Roberts Nickerson and Dr. Dwan Perry discuss Pickleball injuries and proper treatments.

What new parents should understand about their child's growing pains.

Members of the UK HealthCare Pediatric Forensic Medicine team are involved in human trafficking task forces at the local and state level. They also developed UK HealthCare's protocols to identify human trafficking survivors across the lifespan.

Laurie Blunk discusses the importance and benefits of athletic trainers.

Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as we strive to create a healthier Kentucky. In this edition, meet a talented college student and the neurosurgeon who helped set him back on the path to his musical dreams following a series of strokes.See more Extraordinary People stories by visiting our website

CPTS is part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). It brings together a unique multi-disciplinary team headquartered at three institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Nemours Children's Health, and University of Kentucky HealthCare. We work closely with familyadvocates and frontline healthcare providers around the United States and internationally. Our mission is to reduce pediatric medical traumatic stress by promoting trauma-informed healthcare. We reach healthcare providers and systems - disseminating evidence-based practices and screening tools and training providers to recognize and address traumatic stress in children. We provide resources for pediatric patients and their families in English and Spanish.

Dr. Donna Grigsby discusses the importance of regular well child checks.

Sherri Hannan discusses the importance of car seats and safety for older kids.

Sherri Hannan shares tips and advice for families to cook safely and successfully together during the holidays.