UofL Health in the news

Street closures near UofL Health caused significant traffic problems, impacting hospital access and leading to a postponement of further closures.

UofL Health's Dr. Priscilla Owusu provided back-to-school health tips on Listens Live!.

UofL School of Public Health appointed an Indiana University professor as its new dean, who will also serve as deputy director at UofL Health–Brown Cancer Center.

Louisville EMS and UofL Health's blood program has saved 91 lives through pre-hospital transfusions.

Louisville Metro EMS's blood transfusion program has administered 100 units of blood since April 2025, leading to positive patient outcomes and a partnership with UofL Health to prevent waste.

UofL Health and Metro EMS collaborate on a blood transfusion program, while other news includes school openings, mold issues, an ALS diagnosis, and a highway reopening.

UofL unveiled plans for a $70 million bioscience hub, the initial phase of its 37-acre innovation park designed to foster research and industry collaboration.

UofL Health recommends eye exams for students, citing concerns about screen time and the importance of early detection for vision issues, while also reminding about Kentucky's mandatory eye exam for young school-aged children.

A UofL Health doctor discusses West Nile virus symptoms, risks, and prevention following the first confirmed case in Louisville for 2026.

UofL Health officials and Louisville health authorities are advising residents on West Nile Virus prevention and precautions following the first confirmed case in 2026.

UofL Health experts explain aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the aorta, its symptoms, diagnosis, and risk factors, following Senator Lindsey Graham's death from the condition.

UofL Health experts explain aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the aorta, in light of Senator Lindsey Graham's death.

A UofL Health patient who recovered from a traumatic brain injury threw the first pitch at a Louisville Bats game to raise awareness.

UofL Health standardized operating room workflows and scheduling using LeanTaaS iQueue, leading to increased case volume, improved primetime utilization, and significant cost savings in anesthesia.

UofL Health officials are warning the public about firework dangers before the Fourth of July, emphasizing injury prevention, especially for children.

University of Louisville researchers identified a specific microbial pathway that uses fruit and nut metabolites to repair the gut lining and treat inflammatory bowel disease.

UofL Health and Kosair for Kids opened a 13,631-square-foot expanded pediatric rehabilitation facility to treat 24 children daily.

UofL Health opened a new center at Frazier Rehab Institute in Louisville, providing specialized care and research for children with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions.

UofL Health opened an expanded pediatric neuro-recovery center at the Frazier Rehab Institute to provide specialized therapy for children with spinal cord injuries.

UofL Health and partners opened an expanded 13,631-square-foot pediatric neurorecovery facility to increase specialized care and research capacity for children with spinal cord injuries.