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UofL research shows heart failure patients recover function with drug therapy and LVAD

November 16, 2016

For patients with severe heart failure, a heart transplant or permanent artificial heart assist device have been considered the only permanent therapy as severe heart failure was not known to be reversible. However, a new study, led by Emma J.

Community health screenings available Friday at Omni Medical Center

November 16, 2016

The Kentucky Cancer Program at the University of Louisville has brought together several groups to provide free and low-cost medical screenings to the community Friday, Nov.

Health literacy campaign to focus on depression in African Americans

November 16, 2016

“When Mom died it was like my heart was yanked out,” said Hazel Scott. “I never smiled, and I didn’t care about anything.”