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UofL, UofL Health have resources in place for National Suicide Prevention Week and beyond

September 7, 2021

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 5-11. UofL has a number of events scheduled this week, as well as several resources available all year round for students who may be in need of help. 

Governor Beshear thanks UofL Health workers for Health Care Heroes Appreciation Week

August 31, 2021

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared the week of August 22-28 as Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week in honor of the doctors, nurses, hospital and clinic staff and others who have helped the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

UofL researchers find more health benefits of living in a greener environment

August 30, 2021

Evidence is growing that living in areas of high greenness, surrounded by trees, shrubs and other vegetation, has beneficial effects on human health.