University of Kentucky - Family and Community Medicine

05/01/2026

Why that "healthy" granola bar might be lying to you. 🤨

We’ve all been there—trying to make the "right" choice at the grocery store, only to find out that the stuff labeled "all-natural" is actually packed with additives that leave us feeling hungry again 20 minutes later.

Dr. Michael Hall recently shared a great breakdown on the difference between foods that are actually good for you and the "ultra-processed" stuff that’s designed to keep you overeating.

The big takeaway? You don’t have to spend hours meal prepping or go on a restrictive diet. It’s about simple swaps—like reaching for a handful of nuts instead of a packaged snack—that keep your energy steady all day.

Check out his advice on the blog:

Dr. Michael Hall is a primary care physician located at UK Family & Community Medicine-Georgetown. He discusses the difference between minimally processed food diets and those heavy in ultra-processed foods.

03/20/2026

We are proud to welcome six outstanding new residents to our Lexington program! 🎉

Join us in congratulating our newest residents on this incredible achievement—your journey begins now!

03/13/2026

🏀 The Bracket is Set, but the Roster is Under Wraps! 🩺

It’s officially March Madness, and while the rest of the country is busy obsessing over their brackets, we have a different kind of "Selection Sunday" on our minds!

The wait is almost over. Match Day 2026 is just 7 days away, and we can’t wait to see which MVPs will be joining our Family Medicine team.

Drop a 🏀 in the comments if you’re as excited as we are!

03/11/2026

We are proud to announce the 2025 Medical Student Education Voluntary Faculty of the Year: Dr. Chase Noel.

Dr. Chase Noel completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky, medical school at Lincoln Memorial Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine & residency with Lake Cumberland Regional Health. He currently practices in Corbin, KY where he teaches students in the 3rd year Family Medicine Clerkship.

Students described Dr. Noel as an exemplary professor who is truly dedicated to educating his patients and students. He provided mini lectures between patients, demonstrated that saving lives happens in the clinic as much as it does in the OR and ER and created an environment of growth for students.

Dr. Shannon Voogt presented this award during the 2026 Annual UK Voluntary Faculty Conference held on March 7 at the Hyatt Regency, where Zoe Whitaker accepted it on his behalf.

02/27/2026

Today is Thank a Resident Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible physicians in training who give their all every single day. 🩺✨

02/20/2026

The longest month in medicine has officially begun. 🗓️

02/18/2026

☕ Your morning brew might be doing more than just waking you up.

A major new study published this month in JAMA (Feb 2026) suggests that your daily coffee or tea habit could be a key player in long-term brain health.

Researchers followed over 130,000 people for 40 years and found that moderate caffeine intake is linked to a significant drop in dementia risk.

This prospective cohort study investigates whether coffee and tea intake are associated with dementia risk and cognitive function in female participants from the Nurses’ Health Study and male participants from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

02/13/2026

Is it too early to start the countdown?

Match Day is an annual, nationwide event. On this day, graduating medical students across the country find out which specialties, and which hospitals or care centers, they have matched to for their residency training.

01/09/2026

Cold meds can be confusing 🤧—and not all of them actually help the symptoms you’re feeling.

In this episode of UK HealthCast, Dr. Michael Hall breaks down which over-the-counter medications work best for colds, how to match them to your specific symptoms, and common mistakes people make when choosing “all-in-one” products.

✔️ Sinus & chest congestion
✔️ Cough
✔️ Fever & body aches
✔️ What to avoid mixing

Before your next pharmacy run, get expert guidance and make smarter choices for cold relief 👇
🔗 Read more & listen here:

Dr. Michael Hall joined UK HealthCast to discuss effective ways to slow the spread of viruses, which over-the-counter medicines to use and avoid depending on your symptoms, and when you should consider seeking help from a provider.

12/17/2025

🎉✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we’re wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year from all of us at UKY Family and Community Medicine!

We celebrated the season together at our holiday party, a wonderful reminder of the teamwork, connection, and community that make our department so special. It was an evening filled with laughter, great company, and meaningful moments.

Here’s to closing out 2025 with gratitude and looking ahead to a healthy, happy 2026. May your holidays be merry and bright! 🎄❄️

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!