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UofL and ScionHealth officials at the ribbon cutting for the School of Nursing Student Collaboration Center.

School of Nursing, ScionHealth commemorate opening of Student Collaboration Center

The University of Louisville hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with ScionHealth to celebrate the official opening of a Student Collaboration Center in the School of...
Candace Harrington

Q&A: Nursing professor addresses ageism as a barrier to health care

In what she describes as “the pinnacle of my nursing career,” Candace Harrington,  gerontology nurse practitioner professor, UofL School of Nursing, was recently inducted as...
Wil Abshier, left, assistant professor of comprehensive dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, is a recent graduate of UofL’s new Master of Science in Health Professions Education program.

New degree helps educators in health professions bridge gap between the clinic and academia

Employment in the health care industry is booming, with an expected growth of 2.6 million jobs from 2020 to 2030 according to the U.S....
A bird’s-eye view of the Louisville Medical & Education District known as “LOUMED.” Image credit: Gamble Associates.

Louisville Medical & Education District, known as “LOUMED,” announces development strategy

The Louisville Medical and Education District (LOUMED) this week announced its development strategy, taking its first step towards revitalizing and shaping the vital district...

Chasing the American dream, Cardinal-style Cuban immigrants find a home at UofL

Students come to the University of Louisville from all around the world. All have a unique story to tell, the singular reason they chose...
UofL nursing faculty and students in attendance at the National Black Nurses Association's 2019 annual conference

UofL faculty member pioneers organization supporting nurses of color

Decades ago, Vicki Hines-Martin pioneered an organization to bring together African American nurses in the local region. As a founder of the KYANNA Black...
Nursing students engaged in simulation learning.

Gheens Foundation helps provide needed upgrades to UofL nursing classrooms

Additional improvements to second-floor classroom spaces at the UofL School of Nursing will be possible because of a $600,000 commitment from the Gheens Foundation....
Brandie Berry is a certified registered nurse anesthetist at UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. A new program made possible by a collaboration of the UofL School of Nursing and UofL Health will be the first in Louisville to educate and train CRNAs.

UofL expands program to prepare nurse anesthesia providers for Kentucky communities UofL Health collaboration...

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) represent the majority of anesthesia providers in rural counties throughout the United States, and the University of Louisville’s School...

UofL nursing graduate exemplifies award by giving it back

Maggie Wilhoite knew in third grade she wanted to spend her life helping others. Inspired by those who cared for her grandmother with dementia and...
Ameerah Abdulnur

UofL nursing student inspired by those who cared for her during chronic illness

In 2018, Louisville native and UofL junior Ameerah Abdulnur was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic condition that she says has impacted...