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Nurse Shares Her Thoughts About Dying Patient’s Wedding
The story of terminally-ill Evonne Lee marrying her long-time boyfriend Don Tyler here at University of Louisville Hospital yesterday has touched hearts across the nation, thanks to news coverage locally from WAVE 3 and the Courier-Journal and nationally from USA Today, … Continue reading
University of Louisville Hospital Named First Comprehensive Stroke Center in Kentucky, 20th in the U.S.
This is a monumental day for our organization and our state! University of Louisville Hospital has become the first facility in Kentucky, and the 20th in the nation, to earn Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) designation from The Joint Commission. … Continue reading
Interdisciplinary education seeks to improve palliative care
University of Louisville program is result of work from $1.5 million NIH grant LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A unique curriculum at the University of Louisville is preparing medical, nursing, social work and pastoral care students to work together on interdisciplinary teams, … Continue reading
University Hospital SANE program featured on WDRB
Check out the story on our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program that recently aired on WDRB. The SANE program is a valuable ally for men and women, helping through some very difficult times. SANE nurses at University of Louisville Hospital are … Continue reading
Central Hardin High students make donation to James Graham Brown Cancer Center
We want to extend a big thank you to Central Hardin High School students, who raised $1,980 to benefit the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville. The students, who raised the funds through breast cancer awareness … Continue reading
My Story: ‘Unmerited Kindness’ by Brian Lowry
As we close out 2012 here on our blog, we’d like to end the year on a beautiful note – rather TWO beautiful notes – by sharing two submitted pieces written by people we’ve served – one at University of … Continue reading
My Story: “The Wonderful Treatment I Received” by Gary Karr
As we close out 2012 here on our blog, we’d like to end the year on a beautiful note – rather TWO beautiful notes – by sharing two submitted pieces written by people we’ve served – one at University of … Continue reading
Teen Volunteers Brighten Holidays for Brown Cancer Center Patients
Teen volunteers representing the Dream Factory of Louisville and Teen/Miss Pageant titleholders from across central Kentucky were the holiday “angels” brightening the days of cancer patients today at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. The volunteers distributed smiles and more … Continue reading
Angela Krohn’s Story:‘I’m looking forward to the possibilities’
This is the final in a series of blog entries from Angela Krohn, an elementary school teacher from New Albany, Ind., who was just 26 when she awoke the morning of Feb. 17, 2005, in the midst of a major … Continue reading
Singing Group Brings Spirit, Comfort to Patients Every Sunday
The gospel singing group who has been visiting University of Louisville Hospital patients every Sunday for more than 40 years doesn’t even have an official name for their group. But their presence is unmistakable as they walk the floors of … Continue reading
