UK House Calls
March, 2006
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Dental problems may contribute to a diverse group of illnesses including heart disease, lung infections and low birthweight babies. Working to educate, diagnose and treat over 100,000 patients each year, the UK College of Dentistry uses outreach programs and clinics across the Commonwealth to provide essential dental care to Kentuckians with little or no access to oral health care. For a free brochure on the link between a healthy mouth and healthy body, call toll free
(800) 333-8874.
Talk with your physician about your risks for cancer, symptoms and discuss screening tests that can detect cancerous growths in early stages. Staffed with a multidisciplinary team of nationally recognized medical professionals, Markey Cancer Center treats all types of GI malignancies including esophageal, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreatic, colon and rectal. Common risk factors for colorectal cancer include a family history of the disease, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, smoking and aging. For a free fact sheet on colorectal cancer, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a heart defect resulting in a flap in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. The flap can open, allowing blood to bypass the lungs’ filtering system. Debris, like small blood clots, can pass through the heart and possibly enter the brain. UK HealthCare offers a unique combination of cardiologic and neurological expertise to treat patients with this condition as well as strokes and severe migraines. For a free fact sheet on PFOs, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
The UK Travel Clinic offers a number of valuable services. You can have your travel itineraries and immunization status reviewed, followed by recommendations for vaccines and preventive measures. You’ll receive advice regarding specific health risks or concerns and medical resources available
locally during your trip. Advice on travel health insurance and trip preparation is also available. To make an appointment, please call (859) 257-5150.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common, debilitating condition that affects 10 percent of Americans. Results from the 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll show that women and Southerners are at an increased risk. RLS can interfere with everyday living, work performance and sleep, and can cause depression and anxiety in some people. For a free fact sheet on RLS, call toll free
(800) 333-8874.
UK HealthCare recently obtained a 1.5 Tesla, open-bore Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit that offers the same patient-friendly advantages of an open MRI without the loss in image quality typically associated with such machines. For a free fact sheet on MRIs, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
UK HealthCare offers a variety of childbirth education courses designed for parents who desire a better understanding of the changes that occur with pregnancy, labor and birth. The informative
classes cover the labor and delivery process, relaxation and breathing techniques and labor- comforting measures. For a free brochure highlighting all the courses offered, call toll free
(800) 333-8874.
UK Gastroenterology specialists have pioneered a new therapy for ulcerative colitis patients. A drug already used for other inflammatory diseases, including Crohn’s and rheumatoid arthritis, has received FDA approval for treatment of ulcerative colitis. UK was the primary investigator on the drug’s clinical use. For a free fact sheet on ulcerative colitis, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
The UK Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Service is able to treat a number of conditions, including carbon monoxide/cyanide poisoning, crush injuries, decompression sickness and wound healing. For a free fact sheet on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, please call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Kentucky Children’s Hospital is proud to introduce Stitches ™, the name of our recently adopted
wildcat kitten mascot. Children from across the Bluegrass sent in their suggestions for the name, along with some very colorful pictures! We’re excited to welcome Stitches to our family, and we thank everyone who sent in ideas. For a free article on Kentucky Children’s Hospital, call toll free
(800) 333-8874.
If you notice someone experiencing facial weakness, arm weakness or difficulty with speech, three simple tests help determine whether or not that person is having a stoke.
• Ask the individual to smile.
• Ask the individual to raise both arms.
• Ask the individual to speak a simple sentence.
If he or she cannot complete any of these tasks, call 911 immediately. For a free fact sheet on stroke, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
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