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UK House Calls Newsletter February 2006In the early morning hours of Dec. 31, an eight-pound, two-ounce baby girl was delivered at UK Hospital. Using a new technology, she is apparently the first baby born after being conceived with a frozen donor egg from a commercial egg bank. For a free fact sheet on available infertility treatments, please call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. Hospitalists are responsible for working closely with your primary care physician as well as the specialists and nurses at UK to meet your individual needs. From the moment you are admitted to UK Hospital until you are discharged and returned to the care of your doctor, hospitalists are available for immediate attention to you and your entire health care team. For a free brochure on the UK HealthCare Hospitalist Program, please call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. Caring for a separated shoulder AC separation, known as separated shoulder, is a common injury in sports. Not to be confused with a dislocated shoulder, AC separation involves an injury to the small joint between the bone that forms the roof of the shoulder and the collarbone. The UK Sports Medicine team uses the latest techniques and technologies to treat and rehabilitate injuries so you can get back in the game. For more about AC separations, please call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. Send eGreetings to a UK HealthCare patient By visiting the UK HealthCare Web site, well-wishers may send e-mail messages to inpatients staying at UK Hospital, Markey Cancer Center or Kentucky Children’s Hospital. To send your own eGreeting, please visit www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu. The Gill Heart Institute has recently outfitted a bi-plane cath lab for pediatric and complex electrophysiology procedures. The fully digital bi-plane technology provides more accurate, higher resolution views of the heart by creating front-to-back and side-to-side views. For details on UK HealthCare cardiac services, call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. Known as the silent epidemic, for years Hepatitis C (HVC) remains relatively unknown in patients who have few or no symptoms. Yet, it is a leading reason for liver transplants. As many as 70 out of every 100 people infected with HVC may develop chronic liver disease. The UK Liver Transplant Program is recognized nationally by the United Network of Organ Sharing and the University Hospital Consortium for maintaining excellent outcomes. For a free fact sheet on Hepatitis C or liver transplantation, please call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. Advanced treatment options for breast cancer The Comprehensive Breast Care Center at Markey Cancer Center offers advanced treatment options for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgery is often necessary and today women have more choices than ever. For a free booklet about breast cancer surgery options, call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. See us for glasses and contact lenses Located in the Kentucky Clinic, University Optical offers designer frames and custom fit lenses as well as eyeglass repair and adjustment. All services are available at very affordable prices. For more information, please visit www.mc.uky.edu/eye/Programs/uoptical.asp. Buckle your child even on short rides According to Safe Kids Worldwide®, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 14 and under. Seventy-five percent of motor vehicle crashes occur within 25 miles of home. February is a great time to check your child safety seats and discuss passenger safety with your family. For a free child safety seat checklist, please call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. Safety keeps snow shoveling healthy Done properly, snow shoveling is a good source of physical activity. But without proper precautions, it poses threats to the back, shoulders and wrists. Remember these tips for safe snow clearing.
For a free fact sheet on winter activity safety precautions, please call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. As part of a continuing effort to bring the benefits of health care research to patients across the state, Gill Heart Institute is partnering with Rockcastle Hospital in Mount Vernon to give rural patients access to expert heart care. To read about the partnership, call (859) 257-1000 or (800) 333-8874. |
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