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11/13/2025

🫁 Breathing freely can be a daily struggle for those with chronic conditions that impact their lungs. While perfect functioning may not always be possible, some actions can reduce difficulties and flare-ups. Check them out ⤵️

If you have a condition like asthma, COPD, or allergies that can sometimes makes it hard to breathe (breathing), these eight tips from UofL Health can help you reduce flare-ups.

11/12/2025

Congrats to UofL Hospital's DAISY Foundation Award winner Vanessa Mabasa-Ncube, RN! Vanessa was nominated by a fellow nurse for her exceptional end-of-life care for a patient who had some strained familial relationships.

"I am so impressed with Vanessa's compassion, care and family-centered approach," her coworker said in the nomination. "I truly believe this family was able to come to terms, grieve and close old wounds due to Vanessa's diligence in family-centered care."

Thank you, Vanessa, for showing what compassionate nursing looks like every day. 💜🌼

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 🩺 After taking the time to dedicate your life to the protection of others, it’s time to take care of YOU!

Our veterans are at risk of su***de by 50% more than those who have not served. Mental health services and other resources are available. Reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness. 💪

If you need a primary care provider, check out one of our excellent providers by visiting UofLHealth.org/Provider.

11/11/2025

THANK YOU, VETERANS! 🇺🇸 On Veterans Day—and every day—we salute you.

To all our veterans throughout UofL Health, we're thankful for your service to our country. The unique experience and knowledge you bring to our community is invaluable.

11/09/2025

🫁 After a lung transplant, your body needs time to heal, so give yourself grace and accept help when you need it. Learn more about ways you can thrive with your new lungs ⤵️

Most experience a significant improvement in quality of life after their lung transplant. By following your care and plan and making a few lifestyle changes, you can help your new lungs thrive and get back to doing the things you love. Learn more about lifestyle changes after a lung transplant.

11/07/2025

Lutheran Church Charities deployed their LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to the Louisville community to bring care and compassion following the UPS plane crash earlier this week. The two dogs, Eternity Comfort Dog and Magdalene Comfort Dog visited employees at UofL Hospital Emergency Department and Burn Unit.

11/07/2025

🌼 Congrats to UofL Hospital's DAISY Foundation Award winner Judy Newman, RN! Judy was nominated by a patient's family after helping them navigate end-of-life care for a loved one.

“Judy treated my father with dignity, warmth and professionalism. She not only made him comfortable during difficult treatments, but she also brought a sense of calm and reassurance to our entire family," the family member wrote in the nomination.

Thank you, Judy, for the compassion you showed this patient and his family. We are grateful for your extraordinary care.

11/06/2025

🚬🫁 To***co use doesn't just put your lungs at risk. It also affects your heart, blood sugar, infection risk and more.

🚭 If you smoke or use to***co, quitting can make a huge difference. Learn the warning signs and talk to your doctor. ⤵️

Our lungs are a vital organ and serve many purposes for our body, so we should be inclined to take care of our lungs as best we can. Despite knowing their function, many people still choose to participate in hobbies that are harmful to the lungs, such as using to***co products. To***co use is extrem...

11/04/2025

When you think about “getting healthy,” taking care of your heart should be a primary concern. 🫀

When you think about “getting healthy,” a primary concern should be taking care of your heart. Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, is the No. 1 killer of women and men in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

11/03/2025

Our UofL Health team held a blood drive to raise awareness for placenta accreta, a rare but life-threatening postpartum condition that often requires lifesaving blood transfusions.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we collected 78 units of blood—the highest total in our last 22 UofL Health blood drives!

A special shoutout goes to placenta accreta survivor, Shelby Walcott, who initiated the event and attended with her now-1-year-old son. And a heartfelt thank you to Tiffany Tonismae, M.D., for her vision and dedication in making this drive a success.

11/03/2025

UofL Health is looking for Surgical Services RNs! 🩺

We’re hiring both new and experienced Surgical Services RNs for opportunities at UofL Hospital, Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.

Apply now ➡️ ULHealth.co/46NpHeL

11/02/2025

Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension develop slowly and are common to many other medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and what’s going on in your body, so you can work as a team on how to move forward.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of high blood pressure that affects the pulmonary arteries, which are the blood vessels running to the lungs from the right side of the heart. Pulmonary arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. In PH, blood vessels in the lungs are narro...