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Leonard (Leo) Yenwongfai was just 5 years old when he officially solidified his plans to become a doctor. It was after a conversation he had with a physician who was taking care of a family member at the time. That man, also named Leonard, told him, 鈥淚 want you to be a doctor just like me.鈥�

It鈥檚 widely known that when it comes to diet, fast food isn鈥檛 the healthiest choice. Expanding on this knowledge, a recent study by a researcher at the 海角禁区 found that the inclusion of fructose-sweetened drinks with high-fat foods might add to the negative effects on one鈥檚 body.

What makes a good teacher a great one? University of Kentucky students were eager to share their opinions about the best teacher in their lives, nominating them for one of the most esteemed awards on campus. The 海角禁区 Alumni Association 2020 Great Teacher Award was recently bestowed upon six University of Kentucky educators. Initiated in 1961, 海角禁区鈥檚 Great Teacher Award is the longest-running 海角禁区 award recognizing teaching. In order to receive the award, educators must first be nominated by a student.

As a young student who was proficient in science, Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro, always saw herself pursuing a career in medicine. But it wasn鈥檛 until applying to medical school that she discovered there was another path she wanted to follow.

William W. Stoops, PhD, professor within the 海角禁区, has been elected as president of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), the longest standing group in the U.S. dedicated to addressing issues of drug dependence and abuse.

As the oldest girl of nine children, Jazmyne Barney always knew she served an important role in her family. She was the 鈥渕om of the sibling group,鈥� as she calls it, and because of this, she felt she had the responsibility to succeed so her siblings could have someone to look up to.

Luke H. Bradley, PhD, Chellgren Endowed Professor in the department of neuroscience, was recently selected by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education as a member of its newly-established Faculty Advisory Network.

Stephanie White, MD, MS, has recently been named the 海角禁区鈥檚 new associate dean for diversity and inclusion. Beginning Jan. 7, 2020, Dr. White will assume leadership of the College of Medicine鈥檚 efforts to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

A ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday marked the official opening of the 海角禁区-Bowling Green Campus. The celebration of the new home for faculty, staff and the inaugural class of 30 students was also an opportunity to thank the medical school's partners  潭 Med Center Health and Western Kentucky University and the community of Bowling Green.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) selected the 海角禁区 as one of nine Pathway Leaders. These Pathway Leaders will serve as the inaugural members of the Patient Safety Collaborative 鈥� an effort focused on creating and testing a framework for residents and fellows to engage with their learning environments in promoting a culture of safety.

Medical residents from the University of Kentucky Department of Otolaryngology 鈥� Head and Neck Surgery recently won the 2017 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Academic Quiz Bowl at the AAO-HNS Annual Meeting held in Chicago Sept.10 to 13.

海角禁区 HealthCare鈥檚 University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings released today.

In addition, four major health care areas have achieved top 50 national rankings, three of them for the first time. 海角禁区 HealthCare rankings included: #50 in Cancer, #44 in Neurology and Neurosurgery, #43 in Geriatrics, and #37 in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Organizations like the American Heart Association have promoted the FAST concept to help people recognize the symptoms of stroke.FAST stands for Face, Arm, Speech and Time 鈥� the last letter a reminder to seek treatment immediately because strokes can be debilitating or even deadly.However, a study published in a recent issue of Stroke and authored by a resident physician at the University of Kentucky might signal a sea change in how we educate lay people and first responders to look for stroke.Dr.

February is American Heart Health Month, and this past Feb. 3 marked the 14th annual National Wear Red Day for Women. It鈥檚 a day designed to call our attention to recognizing heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women in this country, and to raise awareness of women鈥檚 overall heart health.

When a major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the country of Ecuador earlier this year, Dr. Mauricio Villamar and his wife, Dr. Ana Cristina Albuja, both neurology residents at the University of Kentucky and both from Quito, Ecuador, knew they had to do something to help. The lives of thousands of Ecuadorians were devastated by the destruction of the quake. The damage was significant as were the casualties; 272 killed and over 2,500 injured or missing. Homes, businesses, roads and highways were destroyed.

海角禁区 HealthCare and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have finalized an agreement to partner for pediatric heart care and other services.

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University of Kentucky Endowed Chair of Neuroscience Dr. Diane Snow was recently elected by her colleagues to serve as president-elect of the National Neurotrauma Society (NNS). With this appointment, Snow will hold the position of president in 2015-2016. Since joining the NNS in 2003, Snow has championed women's contributions to neurotrauma research and mentorship opportunities for young members of the profession, including students, postdoctoral fellows and young professors.

University of Kentucky medical residents, fellows and faculty members packed into a classroom next to the medical center library on July 16 to practice fundamental newborn resuscitation maneuvers on baby mannequins. The Helping Babies Breathe training didn't teach these pediatric professionals anything new 鈥� they were all familiar with the process of drying, suctioning and ventilating a newborn with breathing problems.

A year ago, a crowd of hundreds gathered in Pavilion A of the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital to celebrate a long-awaited special announcement 鈥� the unveiling of the 海角禁区 Markey Cancer Center as the state's first and only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. The designation was the culmination of years of tireless work by the faculty and staff of Markey and its supporting service lines and colleges 鈥� all guided by Director Dr.