UK HealthCast

Dr. Sally Mathias, a neurologist and epileptologist at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, joins us to discuss epilepsy in older people. How prevalent are seizures in the elderly population and what most commonly causes them? Dr. Mathias also discusses her unique role helping veterans with epilepsy in the Lexington VA Healthcare system.

Providers from UK HealthCare Advanced Eye Care discuss the services available to individuals with low vision.  Learn more about Alexis Showalter D’Arsie, OD, FAAO  Learn more about Dr. Courtney Couch   Learn more about Erica Ballard, OD  

Dr. Austin Stone joins the podcast to discuss his recent experience with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Traveling Fellowship and how that impacts the Kentuckians he treats.

Dr. Edward Cantu, a nationally recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation and pulmonary disease at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses UK HealthCare's new Lung Service Line, launched as part of our increased efforts to help people living with lung disease.

Dr. Peter Haigh, a non-invasive cardiologist at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses heart valve disease as well as UK HealthCare's valve program, a newly structured approach to treating patients.  Learn more about Peter Haigh, MD

Erica Marnatti, an APRN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in UK HealthCare's Women’s Health Internal Medicine Clinic, joins the show to discuss the recent lifting of "black box" warnings on hormone replacement therapy.  Learn more about Erica Marnatti, APRN, MSCP

Dr. Weisi Yan joins the show to discuss his path to medicine, the latest advancements in radiation oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11.  Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD  

The UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11. Dr. Weisi Yan joined us to chat about it.  Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD   

Dr. Michael Hall, a family medicine physician at UK HealthCare — Georgetown, shares valuable knowledge about over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are commonly used during the cold and flu seasons. Dr. Hall talks about ingredients, when to take medications and how to know when you should see your primary-care physician or an urgent-care provider.

Dr. Courtney Couch and Dr. Garrett Oberst from UK Advanced Eye Care help us understand glaucoma — what is it, who is most at risk and what should a person do if they've been diagnosed or may need a diagnosis?

Dr. Neil Toupin, a child neurologist at UK HealthCare, shares valuable information about Duchenne muscular dystrophy for referring providers.

Dr. Neil Toupin, a child neurologist at UK HealthCare, shares insight for patients and community members about Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare disease, and how treatment is evolving.  Learn more about David Toupin, MD  

Dr. Tanesha Johnson, who specializes in adolescent medicine, pediatric palliative care and pediatric psychology at UK HealthCare, discusses chronic pain in children, how it's diagnosed and how patients and families can navigate care options.

Dr. Rachel Jonas is an otolaryngologist at UK HealthCare. She joins us to discuss voice, airway and swallowing conditions treated at UK HealthCare's Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic.

Dr. Tama The and Dr. Blake Davidson discuss the most common injuries seen in the Trauma department and how people can avoid a trip to the Emergency Room.  Learn more about Blake Davidson, MD  

Aaron Harris, DNP, APRN, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. Harris discusses his journey to a unique field as part of this special presentation from The Loop and UK HealthCare's corporate communications team.

Dr. Stephen Strup discusses prostate cancer prevention and treatment and details how UK HealthCare can help.

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, a vascular neurologist who specializes in pediatric stroke, discusses pediatric stroke, how it differs from stroke in adults, and how UK HealthCare is uniquely positioned to care for those patients.

Dr. Sam Tyagi, a vascular surgeon at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses the GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) device.

Dr. Colleen Cornelius from Kentucky Children's Hospital discusses test anxiety in children and how families can help kids manage stress related to tests.

Dr. Sarah Critchfield discusses the evolving understanding of autism and how UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital can help parents.

Dr. Sonu Abraham and Dr. Parijat Sen discuss sarcoidosis and its impact on various organs in the body, including specifics related to cardiac sarcoidosis.

Gloria Maldonado, a certified physician assistant at UK HealthCare, discusses women's health and some of the steps adolescents should take to manage their health care, and when.

Erica Hill, a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach at the UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, discusses warning signs of prediabetes and the center's Diabetes Prevention Program. To sign up for virtual classes, visit https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/form/diabetes-prevention-program-info

Dr. Bryce Noblitt, an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, discusses his work in Kenya and as a professor for the UK College of Medicine.