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This week on Dr. Greg we continue to take an in-depth look at what and how today's medical students are learning. We usually expect our physicians to know just about everything about us and to give us advice on just about every topic. One area that has traditionally been lacking in medical education is nutritional aspects of patient care. A new gift account has been established in the UK College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the College of Medicine. The initiative, led by Sara Police, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and nutritional sciences, aims to integrate more comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition content into medical education to better equip future physicians with the tools to address nutrition-related aspects of patient care. Sara talks about the project with Dr. Greg.

Mindy Haas (she/her), the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass, discusses community building, political empowerment, and Jewish identity.

As we age it becomes more and more important to do some sort of regular strength training in order to maintain balance, agility, and independence. Dr. Greg's guest, exercise physiologist Sheila Kalas talks about just that.

This week marks the 80th anniversary of the US bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which essentially brought about the end of World War II. In this special edition of Saving Stories Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries shares an interview from a survivor of the bombing of Nagasaki.

Joe and Josh celebrate 'National Farmers' Market Week' and Melons! Find out how to choose the best melon and ways to use this delicious summer fruit - from soups to refreshing drinks, grilling, or simply eating in hand, melons are the ideal fruit enjoy this season.

The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), part of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, has launched the Kentucky Injury-Free Academy (KIFA), a new initiative designed to support local teams in developing and strengthening community-based violence prevention strategies. Dr. Greg talks with program manager Catherine Hines.

This week on WUKY's Open Studio Tom Musgrave talks with Dr. Leeann Potter, communications director with the Kentucky Arts Council, about the America250KY grant program. In addition to being administered by the arts council, it is supported by the Kentucky Historical Society. Learn about what the arts council is looking for in potential applicants as well as a few stories about some of the awardees from the first round of grants.

Central Kentucky schools are back in session - that means quick snacks and items that can help fill a lunch box. Josh and Joe discuss ways to use produce and products to make your mornings easier to provide a healthy snack or light meal for your young scholars or yourself. Enjoy in hand eats and treats like fruit, sandwiches, or even jerky. The Farmers' Market has options for every age or taste.

Kentuckians continue to face many health challenges. And in the current political climate in Washington, those challenges have been increased. This week Doctor Greg talks with Steven Stack; secretary of the cabinet for health and family services for the Commonwealth of Kentucky about some of those new challenges.

On this edition of The Ricochet Effect, presented by Project Ricochet, we highlight the inspiring work of Ashley Holt, a dedicated leader with Bluegrass Care Navigators, whose unwavering commitment has made her a true champion for health in our community.