Center for Excellence in Rural Health

UK CERH to host Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit in June

May 20, 2022, 7:27 AM

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) will host the 2022 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Healthy WAY Proposals Being Accepted From Rural Kentucky High Schools

Sep 22, 2021, 7:16 AM

The leadership development and research training program is designed to empower rural Kentucky high school students with skills to identify and develop solutions to health and social issues.

Intergenerational Initiative Will Offer Toys with a Purpose in Hazard

Aug 9, 2021, 7:04 AM

Toys with a Purpose is a new intergenerational initiative that will establish a lending library to support child development and promote learning through play by improving access to free adapted toys in Eastern Kentucky.

Appalachian Community Health Days to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts in 32-County Region

Aug 3, 2021, 4:27 PM

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and a network of community partners are joining forces to intensify efforts to increase vaccination rates in a 32-county region of Appalachia Kentucky and neighboring counties in West Virginia.

UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health, UnitedHealthcare Honor 1st Community Health Worker Program Graduates

Jul 29, 2021, 8:17 AM

Jazmen Fugate and Jayla Ledford of Perry County became the first two certified community health workers as part of the Students Striving Toward Better Health in Self and Community initiative.

Beverly May Receives 2021 UK-CARES Community Engagement Award

Jul 12, 2021, 7:48 AM

Beverly May, Dr.P.H., won this year’s UK-CARES award for her contributions to health care as a family nurse practitioner in Appalachian Kentucky.

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Research Finds Decline in Drug Overdose Mortality Rates in Eastern Kentucky Counties

May 21, 2021, 8:01 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) have released the findings of a study conducted to understand possible factors contributing to declining overdose mortality rates in Eastern Kentucky.

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UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health Releases Research Report on COVID-19 Stakeholder Experiences in Kentucky

Mar 24, 2021, 8:19 AM

The report details the findings of surveys taken by more than 900 healthcare providers, school leaders, community health workers and their clients, and community members in Kentucky during the summer and fall of 2020.

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 Center of Excellence in Rural Health Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Nov 16, 2020, 3:28 PM

“Although the pandemic changed our plans for an in-person celebration, we are looking forward to spotlighting the initiatives that are moving our mission forward, as well as honoring the individuals who had the vision to establish the center and help lay our foundations.”

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