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May, 2006
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If so, you may have been exposed to lead paint. High levels of lead in the bloodstream can lead to kidney and nerve damage. Specialists at the Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health program can diagnose symptoms resulting from environmental factors such as exposure to lead.
To make an appointment, call (859) 257-5150.
High blood pressure is a risk factor for hardened arteries, the most common cause of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Peripheral blood vessels are found outside of the heart and can build up blockages leading to a heart attack or stroke. Other PVD risk factors include smoking, diabetes and high cholesterol.
For more information on how PVD is diagnosed and treated, call toll free (800) 333-8874 for a free fact sheet.
UK Hospital and Kentucky Children's Hospital achieved Magnettm status, which identifies quality nursing environments. Core values such as empowerment, mentoring, nurturing, respect, integrity and teamwork are attributed to Magnet hospitals.
For more information on what makes our nursing care exceptional, call toll free (800) 333-8874 for a free CD-ROM.
Patients now have the benefit of a newly renovated inflammatory bowel disease clinic. The clinic treats irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, among others.
For free fact sheets on irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Drowning is the second highest injuryrelated killer of children ages 1 to 14. To help make the water a safer
place to play, make sure an adult is available to supervise children. Swimming lessons with a certified instructor are also a
good way for children to feel more confident in the water.
Call toll free (800) 333-8874 for a free water safety fact sheet.
If you are moderately to severely nearsighted, a new procedure may help you see clearly without glasses or contacts, even if you are not a candidate for LASIK surgery. The implantable contact lens can correct a wide range of nearsightedness and is designed to give a lifetime of vision correction.
For a free fact sheet on the implantable contact lens, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
In order to improve abnormality detection, physicians of the Comprehensive Breast Care Center have the option to use a specialized MRI for breast exams. This MRI can detect new cancers and evaluate the cancer's response to chemotherapy.
For a free fact sheet on Comprehensive Breast Care Center, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Medical screenings in the child's home country and in the US are required for children adopted from other countries. The International Adoption Clinic at Kentucky Children's Hospital specializes in pre- and post-adoption medical evaluations to help make the process easier for parents and children.
For a free fact sheet, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
UK HealthCare's new cosmetic surgery location near Richmond Road and Man o' War Boulevard offers a wide range of services,including face and brow lifts, Botox®, breast surgery, abdominal surgery and laser procedures. Personalized skin care programs, such as facials, peels and microdermabrasion are also available.
For a free fact sheet on cosmetic surgery, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful condition characterized by sudden stabbing or shock-like facial sensations. The attacks can be spontaneous or triggered by certain movements such as talking, eating, washing your face or brushing your teeth.
For a free fact sheet on trigeminal neuralgia and its treatment, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common assisted reproductive procedure. National data indicates that IVF success rates continue to improve. UK HealthCare offers expertise with this procedure through Kentucky Women's Specialists.
For a free fact sheet on IVF, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
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