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How Advanced Epilepsy Care and Determination Helped Kurtis Reimagine His Future

At UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute’s Epilepsy Center, advanced epilepsy care helped Kurtis gain seizure control, reclaim his independence...

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Fireworks Safety: How to Celebrate Without Getting Burned

Most fireworks injuries are preventable. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep your celebration safe and your loved ones free of...

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Launches Oncology Rapid Diagnostic Clinic

Cincinnati, OH - The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is proud to announce the launch of the Oncology Rapid Diagnostic Clinic...

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Leading the Way Toward Better Days in Epilepsy Care

Seizures can make life unpredictable. Our team helps patients take back control.

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UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Tumor Center Team Keeps Newlyweds' Dreams Moving Forward

Facing a brain tumor diagnosis just months after their engagement, Mason and Hannah found a care team committed to protecting not only...

Roslyn stands next to her husband at a marriage conference.
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Living Better With Oncology Primary Care: Roslyn’s Story

Roslyn Prigg has always believed that taking care of her health is one of the best ways to keep living the life she loves. With expert...

Breaking news, research advancements, patient successes and more are released regularly, with opportunities for press interviews and community learning.
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Press Releases
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Launches Oncology Rapid Diagnostic Clinic

Cincinnati, OH - The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is proud to announce the launch of the Oncology Rapid Diagnostic Clinic...

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Press Releases
University of Cincinnati Medical Center joins specialized Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network

Cincinnati, OH - University of Cincinnati Medical Center has joined the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, connecting patients to...

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Press Releases
West Chester Hospital Earns Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification

Cincinnati, OH – UC Health West Chester Hospital has earned a certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission...

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UC Health and U.S. Air Force Unveil Expanded C-STARS Simulation Center

Cincinnati, OH – UC Health and the U.S. Air Force announced the grand opening of the expanded Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness...

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Press Releases
UC Health & University of Cincinnati Open the Region’s First Academic Wellness Suite and Learning Kitchen

Cincinnati, OH - The Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati officially opens the UC Osher Wellness Suite and...

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Names David Gius, MD, PhD, as Director

Cincinnati, OH — Following a highly competitive national search, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center has appointed David Gius, MD...

Happy endings are everywhere. Find inspiration and support in stories from our patients. Join them on their care journeys, and watch outcomes unfold across many different types of health conditions, from cancer treatments to heart health to orthopaedic surgery.
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Patient Stories
How Advanced Epilepsy Care and Determination Helped Kurtis Reimagine His Future

At UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute’s Epilepsy Center, advanced epilepsy care helped Kurtis gain seizure control, reclaim his independence...

Hannah kisses Mason on the cheek
Patient Stories
UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Tumor Center Team Keeps Newlyweds' Dreams Moving Forward

Facing a brain tumor diagnosis just months after their engagement, Mason and Hannah found a care team committed to protecting not only...

Roslyn stands next to her husband at a marriage conference.
Patient Stories
Living Better With Oncology Primary Care: Roslyn’s Story

Roslyn Prigg has always believed that taking care of her health is one of the best ways to keep living the life she loves. With expert...

Portrait of Dennis Schmidt with black background
Patient Stories
You Deserve to Catch It Early: Dennis’ Lung Cancer Story

Lung cancer can happen to anyone. For Dennis Schmidt, an annual lung cancer screening caught his cancer before symptoms ever appeared.

Katy, daughter and caregiver of Chris, on vacation with her two daughters a couple of years after injury.
Patient Stories
From Daughter to Decision-Maker: Katy’s Journey Through Trauma and Caregiving

A sudden traumatic injury changed Katy and her father’s lives in an instant—leading them through critical decisions, intensive recovery and...

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Patient Stories
A Long Road Forward: Navigating Epilepsy, One Purposeful Step at a Time

A lifelong battle with epilepsy left Daniel searching for answers—until a new care team helped him find progress, purpose, and hope for...

Scott Badzik smiles with his medal after a Flying Pig Marathon
Health Innovations
Leading the Way Toward Better Days in Epilepsy Care

Seizures can make life unpredictable. Our team helps patients take back control.

UC Health Cardiac Surgery team
Health Innovations
Transforming Cardiac Care: How Your Feedback Helps Guide Your Recovery

At UC Health, your feedback helps your heart care team understand how you’re healing, how you’re feeling and what support may help you...

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Health Innovations
Why Mental Health Clinical Trials Matter

When mental health treatments don’t bring the relief someone hoped for, it can feel like every door is closing. Clinical trials help open...

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Health Innovations
Your Top Questions About Living Organ Donation: Answers From An Expert

Understand living kidney and liver donation through real questions answered by Dr. Madison Cuffy at UC Health.

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Health Innovations
Navigating Your Brain Tumor Diagnosis: What to Expect at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Brain Tumor Center

A brain tumor diagnosis can feel overwhelming. At the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Brain Tumor Center, care is designed to bring...

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Health Innovations
UC Health Specialty Pharmacy Helps Patients Begin Hepatitis C Treatment Through Screening

Hepatitis C often has no symptoms — but early screening can lead to curative treatment and protect your long-term health. When found early...

Discover how UC Health is impacting our local and global communities.
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Outside Our Walls
Taking Expert Care to the Streets: UC Health Reaches the Homeless Population

The Cincinnati Street Medicine program brings compassionate, multidisciplinary health care directly to people experiencing homelessness in...

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Outside Our Walls
Bringing Care and Connection to Cincinnati: Inside UC Health’s Partnership with the 513Relief Bus

Across Hamilton County, the 513Relief Bus is more than just a vehicle — it’s a mobile lifeline delivering vital health screenings and social...

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Outside Our Walls
Honoring UC Health’s Decades of Impacting Global Health in Tanzania

For years, UC Health teams have gone beyond borders—partnering with Tanzanian communities to deliver care, train clinicians, and build...

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Outside Our Walls
Bringing Academic Medicine to the Community: Inside UC Health’s Partnership with NeighborHub Health

All over Cincinnati, partnerships between UC Health and community-based clinics are reshaping healthcare for the city’s most vulnerable...

Fireworks over the river facing the Cincinnati city skyline.
Health & Wellness
Fireworks Safety: How to Celebrate Without Getting Burned

Most fireworks injuries are preventable. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep your celebration safe and your loved ones free of...

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Health & Wellness
Why Community Matters When You’re Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding support can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed—and feeling confident.

Chris Aldred with his wife in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center ICU.
Health & Wellness
9 Ways to Support a Loved One After a Traumatic Injury

Traumatic injuries can happen in an instant, but recovery often takes time. For many patients, the journey back to health is physical...

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Health & Wellness
Watch Every Step: Pedestrian Safety Tips

Most pedestrian injuries are preventable. UC Health trauma experts share simple tips to help you stay safe on the road—whether you're...

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Health & Wellness
Common Injuries in Long Distance Runners—and How to Train Smarter for Race Day

Training for a marathon pushes your body to its limits—but the right plan can help you cross the finish line strong, confident, and...

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Health & Wellness
Is Your Spine Affecting More Than Just Your Back?

Spine care should never be one-size-fits-all. Your spine connects everything—movement, nerves and how you live each day. The right care...

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Available 24/7, our Academic Health Media Relations Team is committed to providing timely information, telling the stories of our patients and clinicians, and advancing medicine by sharing the latest scientific and medical breakthroughs.

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Our media team is driven by a passion to help tell the stories of inspiration, hope and scientific breakthroughs happening at UC Health every day. Experienced in international, national and local media, please contact them for connections and information.

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