UofL Health

@UofLHealth

UofL Health is a fully integrated academic health system focused on delivering patient-centered care to every patient. #PowerofU | http://linktr.ee/uoflhealth

Louisville, KY

Joined March 2013

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 25

An incredible story from start to finish. Welcome (back) to Louisville, Perris!

UUniversity of Louisville@uofl · Jul 25

In 2023, Perris Jones suffered a spine injury in a game vs. @LouisvilleFB. With care from @UofLHealth specialists, he walked out of UofL Health – Frazier Rehab Institute 3 weeks later. Jones will now return to Louisville as a PhD student in @UofLCEHD. uofl.me/3U1guJI

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 24

Did you know annual youth sports physicals screen for all aspects of keeping kids healthy and safe? Dr. Jennifer Daily with UofL Health – Sports Medicine spoke with WHAS11 about why they matter for young athletes and what to expect. ⤵️ ulhealth.co/4m87WwH

UofLHealth's tweet card. Dr. Jennifer Daly also revealed what key health issues they look for during sports physicals.

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 22

Actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson recently spoke out about his heart health scare and advised men to be proactive about their health. Not only are there screenings that can help you determine your risk of developing heart disease, but there is also a screening that can detect…

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · 3 h

📚🩺 Is a wellness exam on your kids' back-to-school list? 📚🩺 UofL Health – Sports Medicine physician Dr. Jordan Hilgefort joined @wave3news's Dawne Gee to talk about why these checkups matter and share a few health tips for the new school year. wave3.com/2025/07/18/bac…

UofLHealth's tweet card. Dawne Gee welcomes UofL Health to the WAVE Country studio to highlight back to school tips.

UofL Health@UofLHealth · 17 h

❤️👟 Join us for the 2025 Kentuckiana Heart Walk as we raise funds and support the mission of @HeartKentucky 🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. 📍University of Louisville Campus | 2550 S Floyd Street More info ⤵️ ulhealth.co/4feoQHF

UofLHealth's tweet card. Join us for the 2025 Kentuckiana Heart Walk. 9 out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die. We can change this. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more...

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 25

Summer weather means fun in the sun. Make sure you don't get burned! Primary care physician Mary "MJ" Allen, D.O., explains how to prevent sunburns ▶️ ULHealth.co/4kMuvFX

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 25

Did you know otolaryngologist Dr. Chad Secor likes attending sporting events and traveling to visit his children? Get to know more about Dr. Secor ⤵️ #PowerofU

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 24

Some stroke risk factors for women are unique from men. Learn more about those risk factors and what you can do to prevent stroke ⤵️ ulhealth.co/4lTw4mG

UofLHealth's tweet card. Strokes are not just common; they’re also a leading cause of death for women. According to the American Heart Association, strokes kill more women than men and impact 1 in 5 females. Learn how and...

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 23

JOIN OUR TEAM | UofL Health is searching for individuals ready to make a difference for our patients. Check out the Top Jobs at UofL Health for the week of July 21, 2025. Learn more about working at UofL Health/apply ▶️ ULHealth.co/careers

UofLHealth's tweet image. JOIN OUR TEAM | UofL Health is searching for individuals ready to make a difference for our patients. Check out the Top Jobs at UofL Health for the week of July 21, 2025.

Learn more about working at UofL Health/apply ▶️ ULHealth.co/careers

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 23

The Louisville Metro Dept. of Public Health & Wellness recently found mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in surveillance traps in Old Louisville, Irish Hill, California, Iroquois and near Churchill Downs. ulhealth.co/3IGree6

UofLHealth's tweet card. Mosquitoes transmitting the West Nile virus are not uncommon in the region, with cases of infected Kentuckians dating back to at least 2002.

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 23

Did you know hot weather can affect asthma? Joshua Akers, D.O., with UofL Health – Urgent Care, joined @WHAS11 to discuss why asthma symptoms can get worse in the summer. whas11.com/video/news/hea…

UofLHealth's tweet card. More than 28 million Americans struggle with asthma.

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 23

Did you know otolaryngologist Dr. Elizabeth Burckardt was a musical theater major in college, which led her to become a vocal cord specialist? Get to know more about Dr. Burckardt ⤵️ #PowerofU

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 22

A new online tool developed by researchers at the University of Louisville promises to speed up the discovery of treatments for brain and nerve tumors, especially rare ones that have had limited research attention. uoflnews.com/section/scienc…

UofLHealth's tweet card. A new online tool developed by researchers at the University of Louisville promises to speed up the discovery of treatments for brain and nerve tumors, especially rare ones that have had limited...

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 21

Another 109 talented individuals are now part of the UofL Health family. Welcome aboard! Want to join the #PowerofU? Check out our current openings: ULHealth.co/careers

UofLHealth's tweet image. Another 109 talented individuals are now part of the UofL Health family. Welcome aboard!

Want to join the #PowerofU? Check out our current openings: ULHealth.co/careers

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 21

UofL Health – Heart Hospital has been awarded the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for a third consecutive year. Only 323 hospitals nationwide received this designation in 2025. uoflhealth.org/news/heart-hos…

UofLHealth's tweet card. The award recognizes the Heart Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.

UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 21

Join us in congratulating UofL Hospital NICU nurse Jada Carter, BSN, RN, on her @DAISY4Nurses Award! 🌼🎉 Jada was nominated by the parent of an infant she cared for in the NICU, who said she also helped reassure and build the parent's confidence. 🤝 "She makes sure to ask me…

UofLHealth's tweet image. Join us in congratulating UofL Hospital NICU nurse Jada Carter, BSN, RN, on her @DAISY4Nurses Award! 🌼🎉

Jada was nominated by the parent of an infant she cared for in the NICU, who said she also helped reassure and build the parent's confidence. 🤝

"She makes sure to ask me…

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 20

😎Spending summer days outside can be fun, but remember to SLIP👚, SLOP🧴, SLAP 🧢 before you go out! ulhealth.co/4nC2iV8

UofLHealth's tweet card. Enjoying outdoor activities is a great way to get exercise and boost mood. Follow these safety precautions to ensure that you stay safe and healthy in the sunshine

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 19

🎓 Are you a soon-to-be or recent nursing school graduate? The UofL Health Nurse Residency Program was designed to foster a smooth transition from nursing student to competent practicing nurse. 🧑‍⚕️🩺 Learn more about our Nurse Residency Program during our informational webinars…

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UofL Health@UofLHealth · Jul 18

🌟🐝 Join us in recognizing Jewish Hospital's recent BEE Award recipient, Dashira Griffith. Dashira, who works in case management, was nominated by the family member of a patient who spent nearly three weeks in the hospital. The nominator described Dashira as “an asset to the…

UofLHealth's tweet image. 🌟🐝 Join us in recognizing Jewish Hospital's recent BEE Award recipient, Dashira Griffith. Dashira, who works in case management, was nominated by the family member of a patient who spent nearly three weeks in the hospital.

The nominator described Dashira as “an asset to the…

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