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UK HealthCast
UK HealthCast is a podcast featuring interviews with UK HealthCare experts on a variety of health-related topics, from how to recognize stroke symptoms to what patients need to know about clinical trials and more. Subscribe to UK HealthCast today wherever you listen to podcasts!
Episodes
UK HealthCastCellular Therapy at UK Markey Cancer Center
Dr. Pierluigi Porcu, chief of Hematology and Cellular Therapy at the UK Markey Cancer Center, discusses what cellular therapy is, how it's transforming care…
UK HealthCastUK HealthCare's SMART Clinic
Dr. Gopalkumar Rakesh discusses UK HealthCare's SMART Clinic — what is it exactly, who does it help, and why it matters for mental health care in Kentucky…
UK HealthCastUK Markey Cancer Center Survivorship Services
Where do I turn for survivorship care, what does it include, and how do I get connected?
UK HealthCastThe Future of Breast Care in Kentucky
Dr Julie Lang, breast cancer surgeon and medical director of the Comprehensive Breast Care Center at the UK Markey Cancer Center, talks about growing the…
UK HealthCastGenetic Counseling at UK Markey Cancer Center
UK Markey Cancer Center's Terra Armstrong, MS, LGC explains how hereditary cancer syndromes are identified and why that information matters for your health and…
UK HealthCastUnderstanding Statin Therapy
Dr. Lucas Shelton, medical director of UK HealthCare Primary Care Frankfort, answers questions about statin therapy. Learn more about Dr. Lucas Shelton
UK HealthCastEpilepsy in the Elderly
Dr. Sally Mathias, a neurologist and epileptologist at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, joins us to discuss epilepsy in older people. How prevalent are…
UK HealthCastHow UK HealthCare Advanced Eye Care Helps People With Low Vision
Providers from UK HealthCare Advanced Eye Care discuss the services available to individuals with low vision. Learn more about Alexis Showalter D’Arsie, OD…
UK HealthCastGoing Abroad to Improve Kentuckians' Orthopaedic Care
Dr. Austin Stone joins the podcast to discuss his recent experience with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Traveling Fellowship and…
UK HealthCastUK HealthCare Launches Dedicated Lung Care Service
Dr. Edward Cantu, a nationally recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation and pulmonary disease at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular…
UK HealthCastImproving How We Care For Heart Valve Disease
Dr. Peter Haigh, a non-invasive cardiologist at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses heart valve disease as well as UK HealthCare's valve program…
UK HealthCastMenopausal HRT 'Black Box' Warnings Are Going Away. What's That Mean?
Erica Marnatti, an APRN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in UK HealthCare's Women’s Health Internal Medicine Clinic, joins the show to discuss the…
UK HealthCastAdvancements in Radiation Oncology at UK Markey Cancer Center
Dr. Weisi Yan joins the show to discuss his path to medicine, the latest advancements in radiation oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung…
UK HealthCastUK HealthCare's 2025 Lung Cancer Forum
The UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11. Dr. Weisi Yan joined us to chat about it. Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD
UK HealthCastWhat OTC Medications Are Best For Colds?
Dr. Michael Hall, a family medicine physician at UK HealthCare — Georgetown, shares valuable knowledge about over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are…
UK HealthCastGetting Insight On Glaucoma
Dr. Courtney Couch and Dr. Garrett Oberst from UK Advanced Eye Care help us understand glaucoma — what is it, who is most at risk and what should a person do…
UK HealthCastWhat Physicians Should Know About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Dr. Neil Toupin, a child neurologist at UK HealthCare, shares valuable information about Duchenne muscular dystrophy for referring providers.
UK HealthCastWhat is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)?
Dr. Neil Toupin, a child neurologist at UK HealthCare, shares insight for patients and community members about Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare disease, and…
UK HealthCastUnderstanding And Managing Chronic Pain In Children
Dr. Tanesha Johnson, who specializes in adolescent medicine, pediatric palliative care and pediatric psychology at UK HealthCare, discusses chronic pain in…
UK HealthCastVoice and Airway Health in Kentucky
Dr. Rachel Jonas is an otolaryngologist at UK HealthCare. She joins us to discuss voice, airway and swallowing conditions treated at UK HealthCare's Ear, Nose…
UK HealthCastHow to Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Room
Dr. Tama The and Dr. Blake Davidson discuss the most common injuries seen in the Trauma department and how people can avoid a trip to the Emergency Room. Learn…
UK HealthCastMeet a Pioneer in Psychiatric Care for Heart Patients
Aaron Harris, DNP, APRN, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. Harris discusses his journey to a unique…
UK HealthCastHow Pediatric Strokes are Different From Adult Strokes
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, a vascular neurologist who specializes in pediatric stroke, discusses pediatric stroke, how it differs from stroke in adults, and how UK…
UK HealthCastUnderstanding Prostate Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Stephen Strup discusses prostate cancer prevention and treatment and details how UK HealthCare can help.
UK HealthCastA Less Invasive Surgery For Aortic Aneurysm
Dr. Sam Tyagi, a vascular surgeon at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses the GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) device.
UK HealthCastHelping Students With Test Anxiety
Dr. Colleen Cornelius from Kentucky Children's Hospital discusses test anxiety in children and how families can help kids manage stress related to tests.
UK HealthCastAutism Awareness: What Parents Should Know
Dr. Sarah Critchfield discusses the evolving understanding of autism and how UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital can help parents.
UK HealthCastUnderstanding Sarcoidosis
Dr. Sonu Abraham and Dr. Parijat Sen discuss sarcoidosis and its impact on various organs in the body, including specifics related to cardiac sarcoidosis.
UK HealthCastAdolescent Women's Health
Gloria Maldonado, a certified physician assistant at UK HealthCare, discusses women's health and some of the steps adolescents should take to manage their…
UK HealthCastUK's Diabetes Prevention Program
Erica Hill, a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach at the UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, discusses warning signs of prediabetes and the center's…
UK HealthCastPracticing ENT in Kenya
Dr. Bryce Noblitt, an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, discusses his work in Kenya and as a professor for the UK College of Medicine.
UK HealthCastWhat Makes Pediatric Neurosurgery Unique?
Dr. Randaline Barnett, a pediatric neurosurgeon, is the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UK HealthCare. Dr. Barnett is from Breathitt County, Ky., and…

UK HealthCastBreast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Dr. Aurela Clark, a radiologist with the Comprehensive Breast Care Center at UK Markey Cancer Center, discusses the impact of new breast cancer screening…
UK HealthCastColorectal Cancer Screening
Dr. Avinash Bhakta discusses colorectal cancer screening options, including a new blood sample test recently approved by the FDA.
UK HealthCastThe Unique Heart Needs of Athletes
Dr. Marc Paranzino, director of UK HealthCare's Sports Cardiology Program, explains what sports cardiology is and provides an overview of how his program helps…
UK HealthCastWhat are Fibroids?
Dr. George Thomas, a UK HealthCare surgeon and assistant professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, discusses fibroids, the treatment options available and how…
UK HealthCastExpanding Primary Care in Lexington
Dr. Ginny Gottschalk, chair of UK's Department of Family and Community Medicine, discusses the recent opening of UK HealthCare - Hamburg and the importance of…
UK HealthCastWomen's Health and Treatment Options
Dr. Sarah Kluck, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with UK HealthCare, specializes in fibroids and other women’s health issues such as endometriosis, abnormal pap…
UK HealthCastUK HealthCare's New Menopause Clinic
Dr. Deidra Beshear, medical director of the Women's Health Clinic at UK HealthCare and a certified menopause practitioner, discusses the new menopause clinic…
UK HealthCastSpinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne's Muscular Distrophy
Child Neurology advancements at UK HealthCare, with specific focus on work at Kentucky Neuroscience Institute to address Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne's…
UK HealthCastExpressions of Courage
UK HealthCare's Expressions of Courage event and cancer survivorship.
UK HealthCastEssential Info for Treatment of Pediatric Stroke Patients
Provider oriented podcast about peds stroke treatment and the steps we've taken to implement a singular protocol across KY.
UK HealthCastCaring for Pediatric Stroke Patients
The prevalence and treatment for pediatric stroke and how UK HealthCare and Kentucky Neuroscience Institute are uniquely positioned to care for those patients.
UK HealthCastExtraordinary People: Tiona Stevenson
Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as…
UK HealthCastUK HealthCare's Pediatric Fatty Liver Clinic.
Dr. Samir Softic and Morgan Garrett share important information about UK HealthCare's Pediatric Fatty Liver Clinic.
UK HealthCastThe Importance of Athletic Trainers and the Services They Provide
Logan Mattingly shares the importance and benefits of athletic trainers and the services they provide.
UK HealthCastDiscussing UK HealthCare's Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic
Dr. Kim Kaiser is here to discuss UK HealthCare's Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic.
UK HealthCastExtraordinary People: Nick Corman
Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as…
UK HealthCastUK HealthCare's New General Orthopaedic Walk-in Clinic
Dr. Katie Roberts discusses UK HealthCare's new general orthopaedic walk-in clinic.
UK HealthCastBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
Dr. Chadi Diab and Dr. Andrew Shabila discuss everything you need to know about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE).
UK HealthCastGenicular Artery Embolization
Dr. Merve Ozen explains Genicular Artery Embolization in layman's terms.
UK HealthCastNational Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week
Learn more about National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) week with Claire Kuriakose and Tamra Langley.
UK HealthCastDangers of Hot Cars to Children
Sherri Hannan discusses the dangers and prevention of hot cars to children.
UK HealthCastPotty Training Tips for New Parents
Dr. LaTawnya Pleasant shares helpful potty training tips and advice for new parents.
UK HealthCastFunctional Family Therapy
Discussing Functional Family Therapy and how it's incredibly beneficial in addressing mental health needs for children and families in Kentucky.
UK HealthCastExtraordinary People: Raymond Cloud
Extraordinary People is a podcast series highlighting stories of the patients, doctors and other folks who make UK HealthCare a special place and inspire us as…
UK HealthCastHelping Your Child Support a Friend Experiencing Mental Health Issues
Dr. Alyssa Briggs shares tips on how to help your child support a friend who is experiencing mental health issues.
UK HealthCastAcupuncture at UK HealthCare Integrative Medicine & Health
Dennis Kim and Norah Charles discuss the benefits of Acupuncture and the role it plays with UK HealthCare Integrative Medicine & Health.
UK HealthCastHelping Children Cope During Medical Exams and Procedures
Emily Bollinger shares tips on how to best help children cope during medical exams and procedures.