Greg Davis

For decades, the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has helped shape how the world understands Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias — from groundbreaking discoveries to leading clinical trials that are changing what’s possible for patients and families. And for going on two decades they've hosted an annual Mind Matters Health Summit. Dr. Greg gets a preview of this year's public gathering (Monday May 18 at Fasig Tipton) from Sanders-Brown neurologist and director of clinical trials, Dr. Greg Jicha.

Bike Walk Month in Lexington celebrates not only biking, but also walking for transportation, exercise and fun. Whether you’re a cyclist, pedestrian, driver or all three, Bike Walk Month reminds Lexingtonians that streets are shared spaces for all. Dr. Greg talks with Seth Holbrook-Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works.

Each year UK Athletics, UK HealthCare and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging partner for a game honoring legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt — who battled Alzheimer's disease with remarkable courage. This year, as part of the contest, Pete Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., the R.C. Durr Foundation Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at UK, was recognized for his groundbreaking work. He talks about it with Dr. Greg.

In an emergency situation would you know what to do if someone was bleeding? An upcoming educational event at the UK Gatton Student Center will provide answers in a fun and easy to understand way. Dr. Greg speaks with Amy Lambert, Critical Care, Safe Kids Fayette County, who'll be part of 'Stop The Bleed,' where attendees can learn techniques to stop bleeding in emergency situations to sustain a life until medical support can arrive.

From front yard landscaping to backyard gardens, patio planters to farm fields, warmer weather brings out everyone’s inner gardener, ready to jump in and get their hands dirty. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting your very first seeds, a little preparation can prevent a lot of problems. Amy Aldenderfer, agriculture Extension agent in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, shares these safety tips with Dr. Greg.

For many Kentuckians with dementia, medical interventions may seem like the only choice, but a new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities is vital for the health of both residents and the caregivers who support them. Researchers from the School of Music in the UK College of Fine Arts and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging investigated how complementary and supportive care programs (CSCPs) — like animal interactions, music therapy and group games — affect life in four different Kentucky care facilities. Dr. Greg talks with lead researcher Alaine E. Reschke-Hernández.

From childhood vaccine recommendation changes to a new food pyramid; guidelines and directives coming out at the federal level are enough to make your head spin. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Steven Stack, Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, about the politicization of public health and what reliable sources you should consult for your own health and well-being.

Because Medicare does not routinely cover hearing aids and Medicaid coverage can leave high out-of-pocket costs, many patients are unable to move forward with recommended treatment. Third year UK med student Evan Smith helped organize a 5K race to offset some of those costs. Dr. Greg talks with Evan about the third annual event and how you can participate.

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has treated the first patient in the U.S. with a new immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer, offering hope for patients whose cancers have stopped responding to other treatments. Dr. Greg talks with Markey Cancer Center medical oncologist Zhonglin Hao, M.D., Ph.D.

A partnership between the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health and UK HealthCare is giving public health students a front-row seat to the real-world challenges Kentuckians face outside of hospital walls. That includes things like housing, transportation and food insecurity. Dr. Greg talks with Kylee Causey social needs coordinator at UK HealthCare, and Jessica Sass, executive director of population health at UK HealthCare.