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UofL, Red Bird Clinic provide access to health care in Appalachia
September 21, 2018
Accessed by winding roads, tucked away in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky is the Red Bird Dental Clinic, a beacon of hope for many residents of Clay, Bell and Leslie counties.
Optimal aging institute creates new index to measure quality of life for older adults
September 19, 2018
A new assessment tool developed by the University of Louisville’s Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging aims to measure functionality and quality of life for older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC).
Spinal cord patient experiences improvements from UofL's epidural stimulation training
September 17, 2018
For the first time since 2009, Stefanie Putnam is able to prepare – and eat – meals for herself, put the vest on her service dog, Kaz, and drive herself to activities with her horse without losing consciousness or gasping for breath.