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UofL study finds Medicaid expansion in Kentucky improves breast cancer care for women

February 12, 2018

A University of Louisville study has found a connection between Medicaid expansion and improved quality of breast cancer care, including an increase in the early-stage diagnosis of the disease and greater utilization of breast-conserving surgery i

Nearly 600 children receive free dental screenings

February 9, 2018

UofL School of Dentistry students recently provided nearly 600 free dental screenings for children at Engelhard, Roosevelt Perry, Camp Taylor, Wilkerson, Jeffersontown and Rutherford Elementary schools.

‘Laugh Doctor’ shares health benefits of humor at UofL lecture Feb. 15

February 9, 2018

The many health benefits of humor are the focus of the “Building Hope” public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 15.