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UofL Center for Women and Infants addresses growing problem for babies

UofL Center for Women and Infants addresses growing problem for babies

From UofL

LOUISVILLE, KY – The University of Louisville Center for Women & Infants is on the forefront of helping Kentucky handle a growing problem – babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) as a result of being exposed to drugs in the womb.

Floyd Memorial Cancer Center launches first STAR Program Cancer Rehab Services in the Region

Floyd Memorial Cancer Center launches first STAR Program Cancer Rehab Services in the Region

From Floyd Memorial Hospital

NEW ALBANY – The Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana announced today that it has earned its STAR Program® Certification from the Massachusetts-based Oncology Rehab Partners, leading experts in the field of survivorship care.  The Cancer Center of Indiana is leading the way by offering excellent cancer rehabilitation services to its patients through becoming the first STAR (Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation) Certified facility in the region. 

New surgical procedure offers patients ankle replacement option

New surgical procedure offers patients ankle replacement option

From Physicians' Medical Center

NEW ALBANY, IN - Physicians' Medical Center is proud to announce the successful outcome during the second ankle replacement surgery of its kind in Southern Indiana.  The ankle replacement procedure was performed at Physicians' Medical Center in New Albany, Indiana.

Autumn Woods Health Campus opens Memory Café

Autumn Woods Health Campus opens Memory Café

From Autumn Woods Health Campus

NEW ALBANY, IN - There is a new resource in New Albany for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia with this month’s opening of the Memory Café at Autumn Woods Health Campus.

Governor Beshear Signs School Emergency Allergy Medication Bill

Governor Beshear Signs School Emergency Allergy Medication Bill

From Tyler Glick

Frankfort,Ky – This afternoon in the State Capitol Rotunda, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was joined by a large crowd of students, parents, medical professionals, and health advocates as he signed House Bill 172 into law.  The new bill encourages schools to possess at least two stock epinephrine auto-injectors on campus to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Schools who choose to keep the emergency medication on campus will now implement policies and procedures for managing a life-threatening allergic reaction. In addition, the law creates a mechanism for schools to receive or purchase epinephrine auto-injectors through area health departments and directs the KY Department for Public Health to develop the proper clinical protocols.

UofL researchers demonstrate humans develop antibodies to tobacco virus

UofL researchers demonstrate humans develop antibodies to tobacco virus

From Gary Mans

LOUISVILLE, KY – A virus typically associated with tobacco, but also known to be present in spinach, tomatoes, petunias and other vegetables and  household plants, may help protect people from Parkinson’s Disease.

Anytime Fitness announces grand opening in Northgate Plaza

Anytime Fitness announces grand opening in Northgate Plaza

From Matthew T. Bonfer

NEW ALBANY, IN - Anytime Fitness, the world largest and fastest growing 24-hour co-ed fitness franchise, is pleased to announce it is open for business at 3626 Grant Line Road/Northgate Plaza.