July 2009 - Posts

Kentucky Clinic Lab- Part 2
Published 07-30-2009 9:48 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Many of you are aware that I have a special interest, from both a personal and professional perspective, in serving the needs of individuals who have disabilities. Our daughter has a condition known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta or "Brittle Bones."...
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Kentucky Clinic’s Lab Team Meets on a Saturday to Focus on Customer Service – Part 1
Published 07-29-2009 2:24 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Earlier this week, I took advantage of what is usually an unpleasant experience. As part of my annual check-up in Internal Medicine I was sent to the lab on the second floor of the Kentucky Clinic to have my blood taken. (Yes- Dr. Toney I actually did...
"Aging Through a Physician's Lens"
Published 07-28-2009 8:33 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
I have always had an interest in photography. As a teenager I even experimented with developing black and white photos. One of the things I enjoy about the Birdwhistell Blog is that it gives me the opportunity to take pictures to share with my readers...
UK HealthCare's Folk Art Collection Brings Hope to Healing
Published 07-24-2009 9:19 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Last evening over 250 individuals from across the state had the opportunity to preview the outstanding collection of Kentucky folk art which will be on display at the new Chandler Hospital when it opens in 2011. The art work was on display at an open...
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UK HealthCare In The News
Published 07-23-2009 2:16 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
As I travel around the country I frequently encounter individuals who say, "Hey I read about UK HealthCare in the local press." It is interesting how far reaching some of our accomplishments are in the press outlets. I'd like to take the...
One Small Step for Man - One Giant Leap for Mankind
Published 07-23-2009 8:48 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Most of us have been reminded by now that Tuesday of this week was the fortieth anniversary of man's first walk on the moon. Those of us who were alive have vivid memories of that day in July of 1969. As I watched the news coverage this past weekend...
It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, No it’s a Crane!
Published 07-22-2009 9:12 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
For several days I have been hearing that Charles Bertram of the Lexington Herald was going to climb up to the top of the tallest construction crane on the site of the new Chandler hospital to interview the crane operator. The cranes are currently at...
U.S.News and World Report Ranks UK Chandler Hospital Among Nation's Best Hospitals
Published 07-20-2009 1:07 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Last week we were so pleased with the announcement that the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital was (again) ranked among the nation's top hospitals for 2009-10 by U.S.News and World Report . UK Chandler Hospital's ear, nose and...
Heads Up! Road Work Ahead - But Support Our Lunch Spots!
Published 07-17-2009 3:24 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Yesterday all UK employees and students received an email from Frank Butler, UK's EVP of Finance and Administration about South Limestone and the Avenue of Champions being shut down north-south as well as east-west (sounds like an old John Wayne movie...
The Nexus between Healthcare and the Economy
Published 07-16-2009 9:15 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
I love to find ways to use new words. One of the words that I have recently added to my vocabulary is the word nexus. Nexus means: a connection, tie or link. I recently had the opportunity to meet with by fellow Georgetown College alum Dave Adkinsson...
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UK College of Pharmacy Has Impressive Partnership in Owensboro
Published 07-14-2009 9:33 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Last week was a whirlwind of travel for me. As I mentioned earlier, I took a trip to Owensboro, Kentucky. Over the years I have frequently had the opportunity to visit the Owensboro medical center, the Owensboro Medical Health System (OMHS), which has...
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Results Are In!
Published 07-13-2009 1:43 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Board of Directors for Pharmacy Access Meets in Washington DC After my time in Frankfort, I decided that it was important to avoid elections. I have never personally run for public office and thought elections were left up to those seeking higher office...
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Owensboro Citizens Engaged in Health Reform
Published 07-10-2009 2:26 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
I have talked for years about the importance of consumer engagement in the health care delivery system. As the debate on health care reform continues on Capitol Hill, it is going to be critical that consumers pay attention to the reforms as they develop...
Newly Refurbished Gowned Waiting Room at Markey Cancer Center's Comprehensive Breast Care Center
Published 07-09-2009 2:44 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
One of my favorite things about working in healthcare is building partnerships and especially with the community. Partnerships are key to engaging UK HealthCare with the community and one of these partnerships was highlighted yesterday. It can be a very...
Highlands Launches First-of-its-Kind Autism School in Kentucky
Published 07-08-2009 1:23 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Yesterday I took a trip down the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway to visit Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Back in my first days here at UK our two organizations were so close that some people called Highlands "little UK." During...
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