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02/15/2026

🏃 Many people who are training for spring races have questions about how to do it safely. For new and seasoned runners alike, it is important to know how to prepare to prevent injuries and keep yourself healthy.

If you do experience an injury from running, our specialists at the UofL Health – Foot & Ankle Center can help. From basic foot problems to the most complex conditions, our providers have the expertise to address any foot or ankle issue. UofL Health – Frazier Rehab Institute also offers a Runner...

02/14/2026

Is your heart racing or skipping a beat this Valentine's Day? 💓 Hopefully you're just swooning over your partner, but it could also be a heart arrhythmia.

Common Types, Symptoms and Treatments for Arrhythmias ▶️ ULHealth.co/3ObtQDz

02/12/2026

Did you know broken heart syndrome is a real condition? 💔 Cardiologist Mrin Shetty, M.D., explains what can trigger stress-induced cardiomyopathy and what's actually happening to your heart.

What is Broken Heart Syndrome? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4adaGpp

02/12/2026

Heart disease can affect women of all ages. ❤️
Learning about types of heart disease, what to do if you think you may have symptoms and steps to maintain your heart health can save your life. ⤵️

The most common cause of death for U.S. women is heart disease. In 2021, 1 in 5 women who passed away died due to heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The death rate from heart disease continues to increase in women. Heart disease can affect women of all ages,....

02/11/2026

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: In 1953, Dr. Orville Ballard became one of the first Black physicians to join Louisville General Hospital. He was also one of the first Black clinical instructors at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

02/10/2026

✈️ When you are traveling by plane, flight delays can happen. Staying calm and being prepared for delays can make a difference in your travel days. 🧳

Air travel delays are common. Get practical, step-by-step tips to prepare for flight delays, stay calm while traveling and reduce stress when plans shift. Learn more about air travel and how to prepare and remain calm while flying on airplanes.

02/09/2026

Nurses from UofL Health recently spent the day at Kentucky State University for the Kentucky Nurses Association's annual Nurses Day at the Capitol. It’s an opportunity for nurses to build relationships with elected officials and make their voices known to Kentucky lawmakers about issues that affect nurses and those in their care.

This year the KNA discussed advocacy priorities around safe staffing, workplace safety, the School Nurses Initiative and providing training funding for nurses to become SANE licensed.

02/09/2026

Heart health starts with everyday choices. Cardiologist Amir Piracha, M.D., shares seven lifestyle changes that can help prevent a heart attack. ❤️

Is There Such Thing as “Too Young” for a Heart Attack? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4c92APR

02/08/2026

If you suddenly start vomiting or if you get diarrhea, you could have norovirus. Here's what to do if you think you've caught the "stomach bug" ⤵️

If you suddenly start vomiting or if you get diarrhea, you could have norovirus. Norovirus, also known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu,” is extremely contagious, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

02/07/2026

Burns can happen in seconds—knowing what to do next matters. UofL Hospital Burn Center medical director Matthew Bozeman, M.D., goes over some Dos and Don'ts after suffering a burn.

How Should I Care for My Burn? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4kfl57f

02/05/2026

🫀Heart disease can develop over your lifetime based on certain behaviors and risk factors. Learn more about the symptoms of heart disease and what habits can help reduce the risk. ⤵️

Heart disease is a general term that includes several conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart. In the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Put in numbers, approximately, one in every five deaths in the U.S. is caused by heart disease.

02/05/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, Matthew Bozeman, M.D., medical director of the UofL Hospital Burn Center, shares how burn severity impacts hospital stays and why patient healing depends on a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving nutrition, pharmacy, physical therapy and the patient themselves.

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/3NSsZYj