Don’t take your good breathing for granted! Roughly 50,000 new cases of pulmonary fibrosis are diagnosed each year, and given the impact of COVID-19, it’s expected that even more people will suffer from this debilitating disease. What is pulmonary fibrosis? Pulmonary fibrosis is essentially scarring of the lungs, much like scars we have on our…
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Jeff Habermel’s journey to three-time cancer survivor has been a rollercoaster of emotions. “Is this a death sentence?” That question came during the darkest period, after his melanoma diagnosis. But it was UofL Health – James Graham Brown Cancer Center who offered him new hope with immunotherapy. “Dr. Chesney looked at me and my wife,…
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For many college students, living with diabetes on a university campus brings a whole new level to learning. Freshmen who are living away from home for the first time are now dealing with diabetes on their own. Both students and their parents can experience increased anxiety as they learn to navigate the transition of self-care…
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Since its implementation on May 27, 2020, the current visitation policy for UofL Health is one visitor per patient for the length of that admission, along with the 10 a.m.-7 p.m. hours, has understandably been an adjustment for our staff, our patients and our visitors. We know this has caused anxiety and frustration for some, as…
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Gluten is a protein primarily found in wheat, rye and barley. The purpose of gluten is to help maintain the food’s shape. Some of the most common gluten heavy foods are breads, pastas, cereals, sauces, salad dressings and beer. You may have noticed more “gluten free” options in your local grocery store or on restaurant…
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