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UK HealthCast is a podcast featuring interviews with UK HealthCare experts on a variety of health-related topics, from how to recognize stroke symptoms to what patients need to know about clinical trials and more. Subscribe to UK HealthCast today wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Genetic Counseling at UK Markey Cancer Center

UK Markey Cancer Center's Terra Armstrong, MS, LGC explains how hereditary cancer syndromes are identified and why that information matters for your health and relatives. Learn more about Terra Armstrong, MS, LGC

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Understanding Statin Therapy

Dr. Lucas Shelton, medical director of UK HealthCare Primary Care Frankfort, answers questions about statin therapy. Learn more about Dr. Lucas Shelton

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Epilepsy in the Elderly

Dr. Sally Mathias, a neurologist and epileptologist at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, joins us to discuss epilepsy in older people. How prevalent are seizures in the elderly population and what most commonly causes them? Dr. Mathias also discusses her unique role helping veterans with epilepsy in the Lexington VA Healthcare system.

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How UK HealthCare Advanced Eye Care Helps People With Low Vision

Providers from UK HealthCare Advanced Eye Care discuss the services available to individuals with low vision. Learn more about Alexis Showalter D’Arsie, OD, FAAO Learn more about Dr. Courtney Couch Learn more about Erica Ballard, OD

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Going Abroad to Improve Kentuckians' Orthopaedic Care

Dr. Austin Stone joins the podcast to discuss his recent experience with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Traveling Fellowship and how that impacts the Kentuckians he treats.

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UK HealthCare Launches Dedicated Lung Care Service

Dr. Edward Cantu, a nationally recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation and pulmonary disease at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses UK HealthCare's new Lung Service Line, launched as part of our increased efforts to help people living with lung disease.

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Improving How We Care For Heart Valve Disease

Dr. Peter Haigh, a non-invasive cardiologist at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses heart valve disease as well as UK HealthCare's valve program, a newly structured approach to treating patients. Learn more about Peter Haigh, MD

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Menopausal HRT 'Black Box' Warnings Are Going Away. What's That Mean?

Erica Marnatti, an APRN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in UK HealthCare's Women’s Health Internal Medicine Clinic, joins the show to discuss the recent lifting of "black box" warnings on hormone replacement therapy. Learn more about Erica Marnatti, APRN, MSCP

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Advancements in Radiation Oncology at UK Markey Cancer Center

Dr. Weisi Yan joins the show to discuss his path to medicine, the latest advancements in radiation oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11. Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD

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UK HealthCare's 2025 Lung Cancer Forum

The UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11. Dr. Weisi Yan joined us to chat about it. Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD

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What OTC Medications Are Best For Colds?

Dr. Michael Hall, a family medicine physician at UK HealthCare — Georgetown, shares valuable knowledge about over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are commonly used during the cold and flu seasons. Dr. Hall talks about ingredients, when to take medications and how to know when you should see your primary-care physician or an urgent-care provider.

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Getting Insight On Glaucoma

Dr. Courtney Couch and Dr. Garrett Oberst from UK Advanced Eye Care help us understand glaucoma — what is it, who is most at risk and what should a person do if they've been diagnosed or may need a diagnosis?

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What Physicians Should Know About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Dr. Neil Toupin, a child neurologist at UK HealthCare, shares valuable information about Duchenne muscular dystrophy for referring providers.

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What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)?

Dr. Neil Toupin, a child neurologist at UK HealthCare, shares insight for patients and community members about Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare disease, and how treatment is evolving. Learn more about David Toupin, MD

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Understanding And Managing Chronic Pain In Children

Dr. Tanesha Johnson, who specializes in adolescent medicine, pediatric palliative care and pediatric psychology at UK HealthCare, discusses chronic pain in children, how it's diagnosed and how patients and families can navigate care options.

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Voice and Airway Health in Kentucky

Dr. Rachel Jonas is an otolaryngologist at UK HealthCare. She joins us to discuss voice, airway and swallowing conditions treated at UK HealthCare's Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic.

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How to Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Room

Dr. Tama The and Dr. Blake Davidson discuss the most common injuries seen in the Trauma department and how people can avoid a trip to the Emergency Room. Learn more about Blake Davidson, MD

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Meet a Pioneer in Psychiatric Care for Heart Patients

Aaron Harris, DNP, APRN, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. Harris discusses his journey to a unique field as part of this special presentation from The Loop and UK HealthCare's corporate communications team.

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How Pediatric Strokes are Different From Adult Strokes

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.

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Understanding Prostate Cancer Prevention and Treatment

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

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A Less Invasive Surgery For Aortic Aneurysm

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

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Helping Students With Test Anxiety

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

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Autism Awareness: What Parents Should Know

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

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Understanding Sarcoidosis

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

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Adolescent Women's Health

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.

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UK's Diabetes Prevention Program

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

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Practicing ENT in Kenya

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

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What is Neuropsychology?

Dr. Sheliza Ali discusses the practice of Neuropsychology.

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What Makes Pediatric Neurosurgery Unique?

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.

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Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

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.

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Colorectal Cancer Screening

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

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The Unique Heart Needs of Athletes

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.

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What are Fibroids?

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.

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Expanding Primary Care in Lexington

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.

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Women's Health and Treatment Options

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.

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UK HealthCare's New Menopause Clinic

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.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne's Muscular Distrophy

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

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Expressions of Courage

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

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Essential Info for Treatment of Pediatric Stroke Patients

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

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Caring for Pediatric Stroke Patients

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

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Extraordinary People: Tiona Stevenson

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…

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UK HealthCare's Pediatric Fatty Liver Clinic.

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

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The Importance of Athletic Trainers and the Services They Provide

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

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Discussing UK HealthCare's Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic

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

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Extraordinary People: Nick Corman

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…

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UK HealthCare's New General Orthopaedic Walk-in Clinic

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

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

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

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Genicular Artery Embolization

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

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National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week

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

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Potty Training Tips for New Parents

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

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