UK House Calls
April 2006
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UK HealthCare offers one of the finest pediatric cancer programs in the country. Our new clinic, built entirely through
the generosity of our community, includes an onsite pharmacy, an outpatient sedation suite and comfortable family room-style areas so that families can be together during difficult therapies.
For a free brochure on Kentucky Children's cancer care, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
With Gamma Knife radiosurgery, the experienced UK HealthCare team can treat neurological (brain) disorders
and diseases without invasive surgery. The only one of its kind in Kentucky, our Gamma Knife is the most advanced neurosurgical tool available - using over 200 beams of gamma radiation to pinpoint and destroy lesions and tumors inside the skull with minimal harm to surrounding tissue. Patients can often return to regular activities the next day.
For a free fact sheet describing the Gamma Knife procedure and benefits, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Hearing loss may make it difficult to follow and participate in daily conversation. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may benefit from a comprehensive hearing evaluation available at UK HealthCare.
- Do you often ask people to repeat what they say?
- Do you have trouble hearing with a noisy background?
- Do people comment that you have the TV volume too high?
For a free fact sheet on recognizing hearing loss, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Knowing that women face many unique health concerns, UK HealthCare has introduced the Kentucky Women's Health Registry. By visiting www.kywomensregistry.com or calling (800) 929-2320, women from every part of Kentucky can complete a safe and confidential survey that will help in understanding the health issues of women today and for future generations. Registry participants will receive health information updates and voluntary access to clinical trials that may interest them.
For more information, visit www.mc.uky.edu/womenshealth or call (800) 929-2320.
Spring roared in like a lion this year, and allergy season is following close behind. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. The Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Clinic at UK HealthCare has the experienced staff to tame allergy suffering for children and adults.
For a free fact sheet on allergies, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
A recent survey found that 34 percent of Kentuckians allow smoking in their homes. Combined
with census data, it is estimated that more than 1.4 million in the state are exposed to secondhand smoke in the home.
For more information about secondhand smoke in Kentucky and its dangers, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
The legendary "Rupp's Runts" team of 1966 is joining forces with the Markey Cancer Center, Markey Cancer Foundation, Maker's Mark and Keeneland. Rupp's Runts will be featured on this year's edition of the Keeneland limited edition bottle of Maker's Mark. Proceeds from the sale, beginning April 7, will benefit Markey's research efforts. Have your limited edition bottle signed at Keeneland on April 14 to commemorate the 10th running of the Maker's Mark Mile.
For more details, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. A recent study found that Herceptin®, a drug that has been used
successfully to treat a form of breast cancer that spreads to other organs, could be as effective in treating earlier stages of
the disease. Find out more about this study, and learn what UK HealthCare's Dr. Edward Romond has to say on the topic in Advances & Insights.
For a free copy of Advances & Insights, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Adult and pediatric cardiac patients with an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, now have the benefit of the Gill Heart Institute's new CryoCath© lab. CryoCath uses cold energy to remove heat from irregular cells. Freezing these cells temporarily prevents them nfrom interfering with the electrical impulses that control the heart's rhythm.
For a free fact sheet on the benefits of CryoCath, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests designed to detect trouble with nerves and muscles. EMGs measure the electrical activity of muscles and NCSs measure the time muscles take to respond to signals that travel along nerves. The UK HealthCare team of experts is able to diagnose and treat a number of neuromuscular disorders.
For a free brochure about EMG and NCS, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
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