UofL Health – Peace Hospital – UofL News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:59:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 UofL, UofL Health receive funding from WHAS Crusade for Children to transform lives /post/uofltoday/uofl-uofl-health-receive-funding-to-transform-lives-from-whas-crusade-for-children/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:32:00 +0000 /?p=62778 The University of Louisville, UofL Health and the WHAS Crusade for Children are celebrating a powerful and enduring partnership that has transformed the lives of children and families across Kentucky for more than three decades.

Since its inception, the WHAS Crusade for Children has provided nearly $20 million in grant support to UofL and , fueling groundbreaking research, innovative education and expanded access to high-quality care for children with special needs.

This year, that legacy of generosity continues with more than $325,000 in new awards supporting programs and equipment that directly improve the lives of children and their families:

  • $200,000 for new equipment in聽 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • $50,000 for equipment at
  • $22,500 for equipment in the聽
  • $30,000 to support the UofL聽
  • $22,000 for special education scholarships in UofL鈥檚

This support has touched nearly every corner of the university 鈥 from classrooms to clinics, and from local outreach programs to statewide initiatives 鈥 making a lasting impact on Kentucky鈥檚 most vulnerable children and their families.

鈥淥n behalf of the University of Louisville, I extend heartfelt thanks to the WHAS Crusade for Children for their extraordinary generosity and decades of unwavering support,鈥 said聽Jeffrey Bumpous, UofL executive vice president of health affairs and medical school dean. 鈥淭ogether, we are transforming lives, strengthening families and building a brighter future for children throughout the commonwealth.鈥

The latest investment from the Crusade will further elevate UofL and UofL Health’s ability to educate the next generation of health professionals and expand innovative care to more children and families in need.

鈥淭he partnership between the WHAS Crusade for Children and the University of Louisville is proof that this community鈥檚 generosity truly changes lives,鈥 said Dawn Lee, president and CEO of WHAS Crusade for Children. 鈥淯ofL continues to transform grants into care, research and education that make life better for children with identified needs. This legacy has opened doors for generations of children, and the best is yet to come.鈥

For more than 30 years, the partnership has not only brought critical resources to special needs children, but has also helped advance UofL鈥檚 and UofL Health鈥檚 missions of improving the quality of life for the communities they serve.

“This enduring partnership demonstrates the power of philanthropy and collaboration,鈥 said UofL Health Interim CEO Jason Smith. 鈥淔rom education and research to compassionate, hands-on care, the WHAS Crusade for Children鈥檚 generosity has improved lives across the Commonwealth.鈥

]]> UofL, UofL Health have resources in place for National Suicide Prevention Week and beyond /post/uofltoday/uofl-has-resources-in-place-for-national-suicide-prevention-week-and-beyond/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:27:47 +0000 /?p=54398 National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 5-11. UofL has a number of events scheduled this week, as well as several resources available all year round for students who may be in need of help.听

  • Sept. 8: A virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training session, noon.
  • Sept. 9: A Campus Mental Health Supports Resource Fair, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the SAC Atrium.
  • Sept. 9: Virtual QPR training, 3 p.m.听
  • Sept. 9: AFSP’s virtual “It’s Real: Mental Health for College Students” video and discussion, 6-7 p.m.听
  • Sept. 10: Bereaved by suicide support groups, faculty and staff, 12-1 p.m.; students, 2-3 p.m.听

Also to mark National Suicide Prevention Week, UofL Health – Peace Hospital and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear are calling on everyone to help those in crisis find resources and save lives.听

鈥淲ith the mental health challenges many people have faced during the pandemic, it is more important than ever to be supportive, to make sure they realize they are not alone, for us to know the signs and to take immediate action to help those in crisis,鈥 Governor Beshear said in a press release. 鈥淭hrough the remainder of this pandemic and as we emerge, we must look out for our fellow Kentuckians and protect one another to prevent us from losing more beloved family members, friends and neighbors to suicide.鈥

Last year, 756 Kentuckians died by suicide, making it the 11th leading cause of death and second among those ages 10-34.听

Peace Hospital is among the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, offering 24/7 no-charge assessments and support for all ages. Call 502-451-333.听

More information about the on-campus Cards Speak events can be . Cards Speak counseling hours are also at 502-852-6585.听

Also, the UofL ConcernCenter is available to help you find resources on campus based on various concerns. .听

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255.听

鈥淢ore than 10 million Americans will have thoughts about suicide every year. We lost a heartbreaking 756 Kentuckians last year. One is too many,鈥 said Martha Mather, Chief Administrative Officer of UofL Health 鈥 Peace Hospital. 鈥淚t is important we talk about suicide and mental health. The more we talk about it, it reduces the stigma. And the more we know about it, the better prepared we are to step in to help.鈥

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