A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky have a new initiative to tackle one of Kentucky’s toughest public health challenges: diabetes in rural communities.
At the University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH), Dr. Jay Christian is known for his research on environmental health and public health challenges among groups with less access to health care and resources. But among students and colleagues alike, he is equally respected for mentorship.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH), in partnership with the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), is excited to host the inaugural Preventing Injuries with Every Step 5K on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Coldstream Park in Lexington.
Sydney Shafer, a PhD student at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH), spent her summer bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.
A new data report from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) shows a steady increase in emergency department (ED) visits related to cannabis use among Kentucky residents between 2018 and 2024, with some of the steepest rises occurring among children and adolescents.
