What are Statins and How Do They Help?

Providers from UK HealthCare Advanced Eye Care discuss the services available to individuals with low vision.  Learn more about Alexis Showalter D’Arsie, OD, FAAO  Learn more about Dr. Courtney Couch  Learn more about Erica Ballard, OD 

Dr. Lucas Shelton joins UK HealthCast to discuss statin therapy — what is it and what are some common misconceptions about statins?

Dr. Austin Stone joins the podcast to discuss his recent experience with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Traveling Fellowship and how that impacts the Kentuckians he treats.

Dr. Edward Cantu, a nationally recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation and pulmonary disease at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses UK HealthCare's new Lung Service Line, launched as part of our increased efforts to help people living with lung disease.

Dr. Peter Haigh, a non-invasive cardiologist at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses heart valve disease as well as UK HealthCare's valve program, a newly structured approach to treating patients.  Learn more about Peter Haigh, MD

Erica Marnatti, an APRN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in UK HealthCare's Women’s Health Internal Medicine Clinic, joins the show to discuss the recent lifting of "black box" warnings on hormone replacement therapy.  Learn more about Erica Marnatti, APRN, MSCP

The UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11. Dr. Weisi Yan joined us to chat about it.  Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD  

Dr. Weisi Yan joins the show to discuss his path to medicine, the latest advancements in radiation oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center's upcoming Lung Cancer Forum scheduled for Dec. 11.  Learn more about Weisi Yan, MD, PhD 

Dr. Michael Hall, a family medicine physician at UK HealthCare — Georgetown, shares valuable knowledge about over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are commonly used during the cold and flu seasons. Dr. Hall talks about ingredients, when to take medications and how to know when you should see your primary-care physician or an urgent-care provider.

Dr. Courtney Couch and Dr. Garrett Oberst from UK Advanced Eye Care help us understand glaucoma — what is it, who is most at risk and what should a person do if they've been diagnosed or may need a diagnosis?