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USA Drone Port, UK-CARES and Kentucky Homeplace Partner to Bring PPE to Rural Kentuckians

Dec 15, 2020, 8:39 AM

What do you get when you combine personal protective equipment, drones, lay health advisors and the University of Kentucky? Innovation in Appalachian Kentucky.

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UK Researchers Advancing Wastewater Testing to Track COVID-19

Nov 18, 2020, 8:32 AM

“We have the expertise and equipment to advance testing procedures and understand more about the virus’ presence in wastewater—gaining knowledge that can help not only our local community, but also areas around the world that may lack testing infrastructure.”

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UK Researchers Study COVID-19 and Decision-Making for Reopening Schools

Oct 26, 2020, 8:41 AM

Kelly G. Pennell has co-authored an article detailing lessons learned about stakeholder engagement and risk communication relevant for COVID-19 and school reopening.

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UK Pilot Study Finds High Levels of Contaminants in Martin County Drinking Water Samples

Jul 31, 2020, 10:20 AM

Nearly all Martin County survey respondents reported problems with their drinking water including odor, appearance, taste and pressure. The UK researchers found 47% of the samples had at least one contaminant that exceeded U.S. EPA regulatory guidelines.

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Wilmhoff, Perry Central High School Students Receive 2020 UK-CARES Community Engagement Award

Jun 2, 2020, 8:10 AM

 The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES), in partnership with the Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), proudly announces the nominees and the winner of the 2020 Community Engagement Award in E

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Researchers Awarded $2.6 Million to Engage 'Citizen Scientists' to Reduce Radon Exposure in Rural Areas

May 4, 2020, 8:25 AM

It cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, and people are exposed by breathing radon in air when it comes in through gaps and cracks in their homes. It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking.

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Pilot Funding Available for COVID-19 Research in Health, Materials and Methods and Social Sciences

Apr 28, 2020, 8:28 AM

The UK CURE Alliance, in collaboration with the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science, has issued RFAs for COVID-19 funding in three categories: health, materials and methods and social sciences.

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UK Researcher Creates New Breath Test to Diagnose Lung Disease

Apr 10, 2020, 8:57 AM

Jamie Sturgill has created a new way to find biomarkers for lung disease -- by testing a person's breath.

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Training Program Empowers Kentuckians to Take Control of Their Health

Jan 7, 2020, 8:05 AM

Jean Edward, and her colleagues, developed a training program for community health workers to help them educate others about health insurance.

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'Behind the Blue:' Ellen Hahn Demonstrates Commitment to Health Research, Advocacy

Jan 15, 2019, 10:35 AM

For the past 25 years, Ellen Hahn has been working hard to help Kentuckians get on, and stay on, the road to better health.

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