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In 1984, Apple released the first Mac computer, the summer Olympics were in LA, everyone was cutting “Footloose,” and UC Health Air Care & Mobile Care took to the skies for the first time. For 40 years now, this incredible team has been impacting lives from the ground up! Join us in celebrating the team’s extraordinary past and all the ways they provide care to our community and innovate for the future. We’re looking forward to many more years of serving our community in this vital way, ensuring safe medical transport and skilled care when you need it most.

We're thrilled to share that Dr. William Hinckley, UC Health Air Care & Mobile Care, has been appointed to President Biden’s Advisory Committee on Air Ambulance Quality and Patient Safety (AAQPS)! This federal committee will work on improving air ambulance services nationwide, focusing on patient safety, clinical standards, and service reliability. We're proud that he is lending his expertise and leadership to this vital role, ensuring that patients nationwide have access to quality air ambulance services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6Z7F-vR

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. And although no two strokes are alike—every stroke requires immediate attention. The chance for the best recovery possible requires around-the-clock collaboration of experts who are highly trained and experienced in the latest research and treatments. UC Medical Center holds the highest level of stroke certification and serves as a resource to the region and the world in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients. If you're experiencing signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately and ask to come to UC Health to receive exceptional care from leading stroke experts.

More than 100 volunteers from the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, the Joe Burrow Foundation and UC Health packed 14,000 nonperishable breakfast meals for UC Health's Food is Medicine Program during the Rotary Do Days! A special thank you to Mayor Aftab Pureval for joining us and issuing a proclamation to officially launch this year’s initiative. These meals will provide essential support to families facing food insecurity across our communities. UC Health’s Food is Medicine program screens patients for food insecurity during visits to their primary care provider. Those who need support can immediately access an in-office food pantry stocked with pantry staples and hygiene items, and they receive vouchers for fresh produce.

At UC Health, our pharmacy services are a cornerstone of our commitment to providing comprehensive care to our patients. Across our campuses, we have retail, specialty, and infusion pharmacies staffed by experts who focus on personalized care and support for patients to help them manage their medications. We're grateful for the pharmacy teams that share their clinical expertise and compassion with our patients every day. #NationalPharmacyWeek

We are thrilled to announce that with the support of NDSS, the Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Cincinnati Health recently received $3 million in Congressional directed spending from the United States Congress. 🎉 The funds will be used to significantly expand the clinic allowing them to continue serving the over 1,200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities they currently see and expand their reach to serve even more patients. 👏 The clinic will also begin providing a broader range of services beyond primary care including behavioral health and psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, dietary support, social work, care coordination, and more.  Read more about the clinic, their plans for these funds, and our partnership at https://lnkd.in/eyzw4Mpi

🐾 Meet Bailey, the friendly therapy dog who makes weekly rounds with his owner, Graham Scott, at UC Medical Center. A 5-year-old Bouvier des Flandres, Bailey's on a mission to comfort anyone he encounters. He brings smiles and joy to patients and staff alike. Whether greeting a patient by putting his head on their bed, letting a family member pet him, or snagging a belly rub from staff, Bailey has that magic touch to instantly make anyone’s day a little brighter.

Experts at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute are leading a clinical trial that can be a game changer for people experiencing chronic pain after surgery. This trial matches patients with medications that will work best for their body so they can be more comfortable in their daily lives. Clinical trials help researchers determine if new tests or treatments are effective and safe, playing an important role in advancing healthcare and providing innovative solutions and hope to patients. At UC Health, our priority is the safety and well-being of our patients, offering support throughout every stage of their journey. Learn more about clinical trials: https://lnkd.in/g6JSg4i3 #HealthyCincy #ClinicalTrials

When Krista Powers found a lump in her breast in July of 2023, her world turned upside down. This past weekend, she walked across the University of Cincinnati football field as a survivor, accompanied by some members of her family and her cancer care team. Krista is just one example of the courageous women fighting and beating breast cancer every day, and we’re honored to support them through their journey. Early detection was key to getting Krista started on a personalized treatment plan that saved her life, and our expert breast specialists are here to help. Need to schedule a mammogram? Call 513-584-PINK.