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Alexis Baker

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Freelance journalist | Based in Lexington, KY Copy Editor | KRNL Lifestyle & Fashion Magazine Frequently @kykernel Previously @ the Lexington Herald-Leader

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  • From undergrad to patient to physician: Student’s journey comes full circle at UK

    1 month ago | uknow.uky.edu | Alexis Baker

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2025) — Anna Cox never planned to pursue a career in medicine. After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2017 with a degree in mathematical economics, she began working as a logistics broker. Less than two years later, Cox said her life changed when she was rushed to the UK Albert B. Chandler Emergency Department with severe abdominal pain. At 23, Cox said she had never been seriously ill and had no primary care doctor.

  • Bridging the gap: UK’s Transition to Residency prepares medical students for intern year

    1 month ago | uknow.uky.edu | Alexis Baker

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2025) — Springtime in higher education is a season of excitement and celebration, especially for fourth-year medical students — from Match Day, when they learn where they will complete their residencies, to graduation day, where friends and family join in the celebrations as they officially become new physicians. What many don’t see is the intense period in between Match Day and their residencies.

  • From heart failure to hope: Andy Biermann’s recovery journey after a heart transplant

    1 month ago | uknow.uky.edu | Alexis Baker

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 10, 2025) — Just weeks after receiving a lifesaving heart transplant, Andy Biermann is living proof of resilience. What once seemed like an unthinkable ordeal has transformed into a story of hope, perseverance and renewed life. As he walks through the halls of UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, reflecting on his battle with heart disease, Andy is filled with gratitude for his new heart, the unwavering support of his wife, Sarabeth, and a fresh outlook on life.

  • Child life specialists support patient journeys as program expands to specialty services

    2 months ago | uknow.uky.edu | Alexis Baker

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 25, 2025) – Hospitals can be overwhelming places for children and are often filled with unfamiliar sights, sounds and experiences. But specialists in the Child Life program at UK HealthCare’s Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH) work to make the environment less intimidating.

  • Student-run CATS Clinic in Morehead provides accessible care for rural communities

    Mar 10, 2025 | uknow.uky.edu | Alexis Baker

    MOREHEAD, Ky. (March 10, 2025) — Beyond the classroom, lab and hospital walls, University of Kentucky medical students are improving the health of their community. Students in the UK College of Medicine’s Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP) in Morehead have launched a student-run mobile health clinic called the Caring for Appalachians Through Service (CATS) Clinic. It’s in partnership with the Gateway Homeless Coalition.

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