|
Publications
|
Health Focus - October 2005
Fact Sheets
Specialized Voice Care Program Treats Variety of Patients
UK HealthCare offers the only specialized voice care program in Kentucky.
The comprehensive program includes a team of specialists from a variety
of disciplines, including a physician, speech pathologist and vocal
coaches from the UK College of Fine Arts. Because voice treatments
are essential
at all stages of life, the program treats a wide range of patients,
from children to adults, singers to ministers. Common vocal disorders
include
acute laryngitis, vocal trauma, vocal irritation from smoking, and
silent acid reflux disease. A videostroboscopy provides an accurate
evaluation
of the movement of the patient’s vocal folds to trigger a light
source, producing a still image of the vibratory cycle. Video playback
offers a detailed recording of the patient’s voice to identify
the disorder. For a free fact sheet on the voice care program, call
257-1000.
Name Change Reflects Commitment to Kentucky Children
University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital received a new name
in June, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, to reflect a renewed and
expanded commitment to providing the best possible care to children throughout
the
state. The Kentucky Children’s Hospital name represents UK’s
commitment to becoming a leading research center for children’s
health and a top-20 pediatric institution. By sharing ownership of the
children’s
hospital with our communities, we can ensure that Kentucky children never
have to leave the state for specialized care. If you would like to contribute
to Kentucky Children’s Hospital, please call Loralyn toll free
at (877) 833-5437.
PFOs and the Cardiac/Neurological Connection
Patients that experience strokes or severe migraines may also have a
heart condition referred to as a patent foramen ovale (PFO). A PFO occurs
when
a small hole between the two sides of the heart does not close completely
soon after birth. This opening allows some of the blood that is returning
to the heart to bypass the lungs, which filter out chemicals and particles
found in the bloodstream. Small clumps of blood cells or chemicals in
the unfiltered blood could reach the brain and trigger migraines, or
even cause
a stroke. Our team of expert cardiologists and neurologists at Gill Heart
Institute is researching and treating the unique connection between PFO
and both migraines and strokes. To make an appointment at the Gill Heart
Institute, call 257-1000.
Comprehensive Breast Care
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, or believe you may be
at risk, trust your care to doctors specifically trained in the care
of breast
cancer. Dr. Heather Wright is the newest addition to UK Markey Cancer
Center’s
Comprehensive Breast Care Center expert team. Dr. Wright, a fellowship-trained
breast surgeon, will serve as co-director of the Comprehensive Breast
Care Center alongside Dr. Pat McGrath. Dr. Wright joins us from the
Cleveland
Clinic where she completed a Society of Surgical Oncology accredited
fellowship in breast surgery. Along with Drs. Wright and McGrath,
our entire team
has specialty training in breast care, to ensure that you receive
the best care possible. We offer a team approach to a wide range
of services
from
mammography to advanced care options for cancer. For a free brochure
about our Comprehensive Breast Care Center, please call 257-4488.
Primary Stroke Center
Stroke is the third most common cause of death in Kentucky, and older
people are not the only ones at risk. Of the nearly 600 patients admitted
to UK
Hospital for stroke each year, 25 percent are under the age of 55. As
the first health care facility in Central and Eastern Kentucky to obtain
distinction
as a Primary Stroke Center, UK HealthCare has a dedicated team of specialty
physicians, nurses, and staff on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week
to care for and monitor patients. For a free fact sheet on stroke, please
call 257-1000.
Head Injuries May Have Devastating Consequences
Although not all head injuries are severe, it is important to remember
that all head injuries are cumulative. The brain may take several weeks
to recover from a concussion, and repeated blows to the head during that
recovery may lead to a life-threatening head injury. Symptoms of head
injury include dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of balance, nausea,
lack of
short term and/or long term memory, and possibly loss of consciousness.
For a free Health in Sports newsletter detailing head injuries, please
call 257-1000.
What is UK HealthCare?
UK HealthCare is Kentucky’s health information resource, combining
expert health professionals and cutting-edge technology. UK HealthCare
is made up of UK Hospital, Kentucky Children’s
Hospital, Kentucky Clinics, Markey Cancer Center, Gill Heart Institute,
Kentucky Neuroscience & Orthopaedics Institute, and the clinical
activities of the UK Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy,
Health Sciences, Public
Health and Nursing. Find a doctor or make an appointment by calling
257-1000 or visiting www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu.
|
Academics | Service | Research | UK HealthCare | UK A-Z 
