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03/08/2026

🤰Pregnant? Join our free pregnancy and childbirth classes!

Learn about pregnancy changes, signs of labor, comfort techniques, delivery options, postpartum care, breastfeeding and infant care.

Choose the format that works best for you:
💻 Two-part virtual sessions on Monday evenings (Zoom)
🏥 Full-day Saturday in-person class in the Glassroom next to the cafeteria
ℹ️ Learn more and register ⤵️

UofL Health – UofL Hospital – Center for Women & Infants Beautiful Beginnings offers free pregnancy and childcare classes to everyone.

03/08/2026

Polycystic O***y Syndrome can cause small cysts on the ovaries, higher androgen levels and issues with ovulation. Knowing the signs can help you get the care you need. 💛
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Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of small cysts and abnormal androgen (male hormone) levels. A cyst can develop when the body doesn't produce enough hormones for ovulation. PCOS is very common and can be hereditary.

03/07/2026

You'll lose an hour of sleep tonight 💤 but check out these tips to "spring forward" and wake up feeling as fresh as a daisy 🌼
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03/06/2026

If you have been a patient or caregiver at UofL Hospital – Center for Women & Infants, join our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and share your input.

PFAC is a group of patients, former patients, family members and caregivers who work with our care team to help improve the patient and family experience. You’ll represent patients and families by sharing your experiences and ideas for improvement. Your voice matters, and we value your participation.

The group of patients, former patients, family members and caregivers will work with our care team to help improve the patient experience.

03/05/2026

🧠 Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The best way to manage TBI is to prevent it. Here are evidence-based guidelines that can help reduce the risk ⤵️

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Minimize your chances of injury, protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks and ensure proper care by following these tips.

03/03/2026

Colorectal cancer is the fourth-most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. in both men and women and has become the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50 in the U.S.

Oncology nurse navigator Hilary Deskins, BSN, RN, explains that colon cancer doesn’t always come with warning signs and how getting screened could make all the difference.

Get screened for colorectal cancer ▶️ https://uoflhealth.org/services/colorectal-screening/

03/03/2026

A vasectomy is a relatively simple, quick and effective outpatient procedure with low risks. If you're considering a vasectomy, here's what you should know ⤵️

A vasectomy procedure usually lasts 10 to 30 minutes. Most men will recover within a few days to a week after a vasectomy.

03/01/2026

🤰At least 70% of pregnant people experience morning sickness, and 2% experience hyperemesis gravidarum. Learn more about the symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum and the treatment options available ⤵️

Learn about morning sickness, its causes, and treatment options for hyperemesis gravidarum from UofL Health in Louisville, KY.

02/28/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of the Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we sit down with cardiologist Mrinali Shetty, M.D., to talk about women’s heart health and why prioritizing your own well-being is not selfish—it’s essential.

Women often spend their lives caring for others, but too frequently put their own health last. Dr. Shetty shares why that must change, especially when 80% of heart disease is preventable. She explains how it’s never too late to make meaningful lifestyle changes and even reverse risk factors.

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/4cNrdSu

02/26/2026

🤔 Did you know that brushing your teeth before you go to sleep can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease?

When winding down to get ready for bed, brush your teeth. This may be one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. According to a study in Scientific Reports, brushing your teeth before you go to sleep can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

02/24/2026

Today we presented Leslie Lochner, a Pharmacy Care Advocate for Specialty Pharmacy at UofL Health and Brown Cancer Center, with the sixth annual Kelsie Small Future Healer Award for exemplifying excellence, caring, compassion and commitment to education.

The award was established in 2021 to honor Kelsie Small, a Central High School graduate, nursing student at Northern Kentucky University and victim of gun violence. 🔗 ULHealth.co/4rtzwrc

02/24/2026

🤒 Keeping your immune system healthy and strong can help you navigate flu season without ending up in your doctor's office. Here are some other ways to protect yourself from the flu ⤵️

From early fall through the spring, flu season is typically in full swing. Indoor gatherings can lead to upticks in flu cases, sending people to primary cares, urgent cares and even Emergency Departments. The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses.