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Hilary Surratt, an associate professor in the UK College of Medicine, is leading a research study to examine barriers rural community members experience when trying to access syringe exchange programs.

The project will improve messaging of non-medical prescription drug disposal programs in Appalachian counties.

With a $1.16 million grant from five federal agencies, UK researcher Dr. April Young will work with public health organizations and universities across the country to combat the opioid epidemic in 12 Eastern Kentucky counties.

Research Building 2 (RB2) is a precious resource and a vehicle for UK to reduce the health disparities that most impact Kentucky.

Even when it's your job, it's not easy to ask people about substance use. Kalea Benner's current research is based on this fact.

Can farming help you heal? A local women's shelter says it can, and UK is helping them show how much.

Kalea Benner's research emphasizes the importance of asking the tough questions to find solutions.

Michele Staton-Tindall works with professionals across campus who take a multidisciplinary approach to widespread problems of substance abuse.

Michele Staton-Tindall focuses on drug use and high-risk behaviors in incarcerated women in Appalachia.

Kristin Ashford’s research focuses on pre-term birth prevention, through CenteringPregnancy group care.