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Third annual UofL Nightingale Awards will recognize outstanding nurses

August 10, 2016

The public is invited to nominate outstanding nurses employed in Kentucky and Southern Indiana for the 3rd annual University of Louisville Florence Nightingale Awards in Nursing.

Lack of social support among barriers to breastfeeding

August 4, 2016

Although many women want to breastfeed and understand breastmilk is the healthiest choice for their baby, it is important for moms to have a strong social and professional network, says University of Louisville School of Public Health and Informat

Underrepresented undergrad students gain medical research experience in UofL summer program

August 3, 2016

This summer, Kayla Massey is using an infrared spectrometer at the University of Louisville to determine how the structure of a lipid called meibum found in the eyelid affects tears in the eye.