May 2009 - Posts

Healthcare Reform This Summer?
Published 05-29-2009 9:27 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
I recently had the opportunity to be a part of the delegation from the Kentucky Hospital Association to attend the annual meeting of the American Hospital Association in Washington DC. This event incorporated visits with each of Kentucky's Congressional...
Safety First at the New Chandler Hospital!
Published 05-28-2009 3:09 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
UK HealthCare hosted a great event today in partnership with Turner Construction. Kentucky OSHA recently awarded Turner-Kentucky the "Voluntary Protection Partnership for Construction Star Status" for safety. If you drive down Nicholasville...
Jarrett's Joy Cart- A Decade of Joy
Published 05-26-2009 11:18 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
One of the things that I am enjoying most about my return to UK is the opportunity to reconnect with friends from the past. In mid April, UK HealthCare hosted an event announcing the appointment of Dr. Mark Evers of the University of Texas (Galveston...
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Crane Jump
Published 05-22-2009 3:48 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
For those of you that may be driving along Nicholasville Road or even in the vicinity of the UK HealthCare campus this weekend, you may notice one change in our new hospital construction site. Over the course of the weekend, the cranes that are used in...
A Tale of Two Mentors
Published 05-22-2009 10:36 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
The Kentucky Institute of Medicine held its annual meeting last evening at Spindletop Hall. This meeting was an opportunity for me to reconnect with two of my mentors who have helped me over the years. First mentor was the keynote speaker for the event...
Kentucky Leaders Gather to Discuss Health Reform
Published 05-21-2009 11:41 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
This week I was honored to represent UK HealthCare at the spring meeting of the Friedell Committee for Health System Transformation. The mission of the Friedell Committee is to encourage and facilitate the process of shaping an effective, values-based...
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Evening of Champions
Published 05-20-2009 2:58 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
I had the privilege of attending the Evening of Champions Derby Eve Gala this year. This fantastic event continues to raise awareness and funds for The Makenna Foundation benefiting the Kentucky Children's Hospital. The Makenna Foundation has graciously...
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The Baby Boomers Are Coming
Published 05-18-2009 9:44 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
This week has been one where there has been a focus on the aging population. I guess it started early in the week when I was given the "Senior's Discount" at a local fast food restaurant. This did not make me happy, since I obviously do...
Welcome to the Birdwhistell Blog!
Published 05-14-2009 4:13 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Welcome to the Birdwhistell Blog! For those of you who know me well, I am sure that you are totally surprised that I am hosting a blog. I must be honest, I am quite surprised myself. However; I do see this as a wonderful opportunity to share some of my...