The Bridge is Here, The Bridge is Here
Published 10-12-2009 4:21 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Like I mentioned last week, we reached yet another construction milestone over the weekend. If you have driven down Limestone in front of the new Albert B. Chandler hospital you know exactly what I am talking about. Over the weekend the new pedestrian...
“Second Sunday” Gets Lexington Moving
Published 10-12-2009 9:33 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
5,000 people in our community showed up Sunday in downtown Lexington for the annual, state-wide "Second Sunday" event. With everything going on in Kentucky this fall, this is one event I'm really proud of as UK HealthCare and the UK Cooperate...
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The Bridge is Coming, The Bridge is Coming
Published 10-09-2009 12:01 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
This weekend is another exciting milestone for the new UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Beginning tonight, the pedestrian bridge that connects the hospital parking garage, located on the corner of Transcript Avenue and Nicholasville Road, to the new hospital...
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Lifelong Learning
Published 10-08-2009 11:50 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
Last week I visited the Lexington Senior Citizens Center to speak to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Kentucky, which is a part of the UK Donovan Forum. http://www.mc.uky.edu/aging/olli.html . Just a little history on...
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UK & DD Council Partner to Train Health Care Providers
Published 10-07-2009 10:37 AM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
During my visit last week with the Autism Society of the Bluegrass, I mentioned how I was able to meet several of the folks who run UK's Human Development Institute (HDI). http://www.hdi.uky.edu/ Thanks to their partnership with the Kentucky Council...
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Autism Society of the Bluegrass
Published 10-02-2009 1:40 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
On Monday night I attended the monthly meeting of the Autism Society of the Bluegrass. I was invited to speak by Melanie Tyner-Wilson who is active in injury prevention efforts and the Council on Developmental Disabilities. This meeting was a good opportunity...
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A Proud Day for all UK HealthCare employees
Published 10-01-2009 4:26 PM | Mark D. Birdwhistell
As many of you witnessed yesterday, UK HealthCare celebrated the construction of the new UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital reaching its highest peak. The celebration, called the Topping Out Ceremony, was amazing as the highest construction beam was put in...
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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