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CHS Faculty to Present at HRSA Diversity Pipeline Training Forum

College of Health Sciences Feb 16, 2021

“We want systemic change and to be able to provide equitable care to all, so we are training our students to become familiar with experiencing cultural diversity so they can be more sensitive to these differences as a provider,” Olson said. “This is a step in the right direction.”

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UK Nursing & COVID-19 series: Kacy Allen-Byrant on social injustice

College of Nursing Feb 12, 2021

Allen-Bryant is a lecturer at the UK College of Nursing and recent former chair of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Board of Health. “There are huge disparities,” she says, “in every health condition.”

The Student National Medical Association Highlights Black Figures in Medical History

College of Medicine Feb 12, 2021

This week, SNMA is highlighting four trailblazing Black physicians and health care workers from American history who paved the way for an equitable future.

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

College of Health Sciences Feb 11, 2021

Caci, Ivory, Ally and Hannah speak out on why they chose a science major — and why it’s important to keep encouraging young women to do the same.

Lexington's African American Heritage Trail

Blog Feb 9, 2021

During Black History Month, I encourage you to learn about our local heroes and allies by walking through the African American Heritage Trail.

Thread Leaders to Enhance Medical Student Curriculum

College of Medicine Feb 8, 2021

The college has appointed three faculty members to lead newly created curricular threads, the Health Equity and Advocacy Thread and the Health System Science Thread.

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Alumni Profile: Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH 2011

College of Public Health Feb 4, 2021

In recognition of Black History Month, the College of Public Health is sharing interviews with some of our outstanding Black alumni. We asked each of these individuals to reflect on the meaning of diversity, equity and inclusion from their perspective and in the field of public health.

Spotlight: Everett McCorvey, Member of DEI Leadership Team

Blog Feb 4, 2021

"All of my work is DEI work. Our goal is to help people realize that we all want the same things out of our lives."

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Flaherty Releases New Textbook and Webinar

College of Social Work Feb 3, 2021

Associate Professor in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work Chris Flaherty, Ph.D., and his co-author, Debra A. Harley, Ph.D., CRC, LPC, have recently published the only introduction to disability book with an interdisciplinary perspective that offers cross-disability and intersectionality coverage.

Dr. Ima Ebong Named on List of '1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America'

College of Medicine Feb 3, 2021

The list, compiled by The Community of Scholars, recognizes the significant contributions Black scientists have made in research.

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