The Center of Excellence in Rural Health

The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health was established in 1990 to address health disparities in rural Kentucky, including a chronic shortage of health professionals and residents’ poor health status. The Center accomplishes this through health professionals education, health policy research,...

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'Rooted in Our Communities: The University of Kentucky in Appalachia'

A special message from University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto: "I gleaned the remains of my life, turned toward the hills that give me help, give me shelter, hold the sky where it belongs" - Jane Hicks Over the next several months, we'll be examining and discussing the special...

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National Rural Health Day Celebrated

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) encourages rural providers and communities to join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH), the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), and other state and national rural stakeholders to “Celebrate...

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Introducing “The Bridge”: A New Rural Health Magazine for Kentucky

Debuting in January 2015, the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH) will be publishing a quarterly magazine focused on rural health across Kentucky. “The Bridge” will host a variety of topics, authors, and perspectives...

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UK CERH Partners with University Center of the Mountains

The UK CERH recently began a new affiliation with the University Center of the Mountains (UCM), a higher education center located on the campus of Hazard Community and Technical College. This new partnership will enable UK CERH student services representatives LeeAnn Helton and Jessica Williamson...

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Applications open for 2015 Summer Health Careers Camp

Applications are now open for the UK/AHEC Summer Health Careers Enrichment Camp! This year’s camp will run June 10th – June 23rd. The mission of the Summer Camp is to provide a unique learning opportunity to motivate, encourage, and spark interest in students to further their education and...

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College & Department News

3/6/2015 - AAMC Report on Physician Shortages

2/16/2015 - Registration Now Being Accepted for Annual Multicultural Health Careers Open House

1/28/2015 - Applications open for 2015 Summer Health Careers Camp

1/13/2015 - UK Pilot Study Tests Program to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

12/12/2014 - 'Rooted in Our Communities: The University of Kentucky in Appalachia'

Upcoming Events

May
14

TBD
12:00pm (DDLS)

May
20

Barnstable Brown Obesity and
8:00am (Symposium)

Jun
14

Summer Enrichment Program
12:00pm (Students)

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THE BRIDGE: KENTUCKY’S CONNECTION TO RURAL HEALTH ISSUES

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health, in collaboration with the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health, is proud to present the first edition of The...

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The Center of Excellence in Rural Health

'Rooted in Our Communities: The University of Kentucky in Appalachia'

National Rural Health Day Celebrated

Introducing “The Bridge”: A New Rural Health Magazine for Kentucky

UK CERH Partners with University Center of the Mountains

Applications open for 2015 Summer Health Careers Camp

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Center of Excellence in Rural Health