A weekly newsletter for all University of Kentucky College of Public Health faculty, staff, and health champions in Kentucky and beyond!

CORRECTION ON THE KPHA EVENT LINK!

Pump It Up is Tuesday!

“Pump It Up" is almost here!

The fun begins at 4 p.m. with registration/networking and activities while heavy hors d'oeuvres start at 4:30 p.m. UK's mascot The Wildcat will be there from 4-5 p.m. (take your photo and say hi!). Speakers will be from 5-6 p.m. and include Dr. Connie White and Dr. Rob Edwards. See the full schedule and more details here.

Upcoming Events

KPHA Webinar: ELEVATE CHWs – The Future is up (Corrected Link)

On Thursday, Aug. 24 at noon ET, join KPHA for an informative webinar on the ELEVATE Community Health Workers (CHWs) program. ELEVATE (Educate, Lead, Empower, Value, Access, Train, and Equity) CHWs, funded by the HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program, is designed to increase the number of CHWs and upskill current CHWs to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to increase access to care, strengthen the public health workforce, reduce health disparities and help underserved populations to achieve health equity. The webinar is free. It is open to members and non-members of KPHA.

LET YOUR STUDENTS KNOW! The Student Engagement & Academic Success (SEAS) is hosting a Graduate Program Overview Virtual Info Session on Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. EST. This session is for students interested in becoming a CPH graduate student and gives an overview about our programs. Those attending will be able to meet and speak with college representatives regarding program curriculum, scholarships, admissions, and more! Should you be able to meet virtually, a Zoom link will be sent once registered.

In Case You Missed It in the Research Newsletter

Research Publications

"Associations of potential ADRD plasma biomarkers in cognitively normal volunteers," Taylor G Estepp, Richard J Charnigo, Erin L Abner, Gregory A Jicha, Tiffany L Sudduth, David W Fardo, Donna M Wilcock

Abstract: This study examined the relationships between 13 novel blood-plasma biomarkers and dementia-related demographic and health factors in a cohort of 237 cognitively normal research volunteers whose average age was ≈82 years and who were 63% female.

"Health-related Quality of Life in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-associated COPD," Radmila Choate, Kristen E Holm, Robert A Sandhaus, David M Mannino, Charlie Strange

Abstract: No abstract available.

"Prognostic significance of acute kidney injury stage 1B in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis: A US nationwide study," Kavish R Patidar, Giuseppe Cullaro, Mobasshir A Naved, Shaowli Kabir, Ananth Grama, Eric S Orman, Salvatore Piano, Andrew S Allegretti

Abstract: Understanding the prognostic significance of acute kidney injury (AKI) stage-1B [serum creatinine (sCr) > 1.5 mg/dL], compared to stage-1A (sCr < 1.5 mg/dL) in an US population is important as it can impact initial management decisions for AKI in hospitalized cirrhosis patients. Therefore, we aimed to define outcomes associated with stage-1B in a nationwide US cohort of hospitalized cirrhosis patients with AKI.

Additional News/Events

UK's Damon Williams chosen for Academic Leadership Institute Residential Program

CELT releases AI resources for instructors

WildCard going mobile: What you need to know