September 2009 - Posts

Making History...
Published 09-28-2009 3:20 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
On Saturday of this past weekend, I dropped by the UK Hospital to visit a neighbor who is currently a patient here. I was quite impressed with the outside preparation that was underway in anticipation of the Topping Out Ceremony later this week. Unlike...
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Health Care Reform Progresses: Despite a Taxi Strike in Washington DC
Published 09-23-2009 11:06 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Yesterday I attended a meeting of the Health Reform Task Force that I serve on for the National Association of Public Hospitals (NAPH) http://www.naph.org/ held in Washington, D.C. When I arrived at Washington's Reagan National Airport yesterday morning...
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Trip to St. Claire Regional Medical Center
Published 09-21-2009 10:43 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Last week Dr. Richard Lofgren and I traveled east along I-64 to Rowan County to visit St. Claire Regional Medical Center, one of our hospital affiliate organizations. I always love visiting Morehead and having the opportunity to meet with Mark Neff, President...
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UK Tells Kentucky: Secondhand Smoke is Dangerous
Published 09-18-2009 10:49 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Yesterday, UK HealthCare stepped up once again to help Kentuckians understand a serious public health issue. UK HealthCare launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness of secondhand smoke's dangers and offer tips for avoiding exposure. Secondhand...
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UK Business of HealthCare Club
Published 09-16-2009 4:01 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Today I had the opportunity to meet with a group of about 25 UK students (pictured below) who are preparing to be the physicians and other health professionals of our future. This group has formed a club known as the Business of HealthCare Club http:...
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Upcoming Community Meeting
Published 09-14-2009 2:35 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
With the ever changing landscape around UK HealthCare's campus it is important to communicate these exciting changes, especially to the local communities that are impacted by the construction. On September 23, 2009 at 6pm, UK HealthCare will be hosting...
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It ADDs Up in Kentucky
Published 09-10-2009 3:49 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Throughout Kentucky there are valuable organizations committed to improving the well being of Kentuckians. I've been fortunate to work with many of them, especially those with ties in the health care community. The Kentucky Area Development Districts...
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The UK Center for Rural Health- Hazard
Published 09-09-2009 10:54 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
I recently had the opportunity to take a trip to Hazard, Kentucky to visit the UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health. As many of you know, I have family ties to Hazard and I always welcome the opportunity to reconnect with the health care community...
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UK Jumpin’ Jaguars Kickoffs at William Wells Brown Elementary School
Published 09-03-2009 2:26 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Dr. Jay Perman, the dean of the UK College of Medicine, and I share a keen interest in health and wellness promotion for children. During my days at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Frankfort, I observed the need for health and wellness promotion...
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The "Official" Dr. Karpf Tour of the New Hospital
Published 09-01-2009 2:03 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
On Friday afternoon of last week I had the opportunity to go on a tour of the new Albert B. Chandler Hospital! UK HealthCare hosted representatives from the Health Enterprises Network, a non-profit business network focused on economic development in Kentucky...
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