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UK HealthCare

UK HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care

Lexington, Kentucky 35,902 followers

The Power of Advanced Medicine

About us

UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky. But it is so much more. It is 10,000+ people – physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals – all dedicated to advancing health care and health in Kentucky. It is physicians and other medical professionals trained in the most sophisticated, most up-to-the-minute medical techniques so that no Kentuckian, no matter how sick they are or how rare their illness, needs to go far from home for the treatment they need. It is a Level 1 trauma center, ready every minute of every day to treat even the most serious injuries when they come through the door. And a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, caring for the tiniest and sickest newborns – and giving them a chance not just to live, but to live normal, productive, happy lives. It is nurses providing care for every patient, every time that’s so good it has received Magnet status, the highest recognition available in the nursing field. It is educators in our six health professions colleges teaching the next generations of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, spreading the highest standards of care like ripples to the future. It is researchers working to discover treatments and cures not yet even imagined. And it is a network of partnerships and outreach locations throughout the state, so that world-class care is always close to home.

Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1955
Specialties
Academic health care, Research, Education, Clinical Care, Transdisciplinary, Cardiovascular, Cancer, Neuro, Transplant, Pediatrics, Trauma, Surgery, OB/GYN, Diagnostic Radiology, Physical Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational/Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy

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Updates

  • KENTUCKY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (KCH) was awarded $2.5 million from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund (KPCRF) to support research efforts around reducing the morbidity, mortality and long-term complications of pediatric cancer. Research programs will focus on pediatric oncology, including cancer predisposition, cancer genetics, cancer prevention, tumor biology, diagnosis, treatment, psychosocial support and survivorship. “This grant will allow the University of Kentucky College of Medicine to push forward innovative treatments from the lab to the patient bedside,” said Chipper Griffith, III, MD, dean of the UK College of Medicine. “With this support, we can fuel breakthroughs that bring hope and healing to families across Kentucky who are facing cancer.” Kentucky ranks among the highest in pediatric cancer incidence rates in the country. KCH serves as the subspecialty regional referral and pediatric care center for Central and Eastern Kentucky. The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology accrues between 70 and 80 new oncology cases a year.

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  • Congratulations to the 15 locations and teams at UK HealthCare for scoring in the top 5th percentile nationally in the 4th Quarter Patient Experience Awards! Award Winning Teams and Departments: Kentucky Clinic Pediatric Nephrology Chandler Hospital UHS Internal Medicine Care Blue Good Samaritan Hospital Pac Rheumatology Chandler Hospital Pavilion A 05 T2ICU Kentucky Clinic Bone Mass Density Kentucky Clinic Pediatric Lab Kentucky Clinic Pulmonary Rehab Chandler Hospital Pavilion Whitney Hendrickson Integrative Med and Health Good Samaritan Hospital Pac Lab Good Samaritan Hospital Nuclear Medicine Lexington Card Hill Occupational Therapy Lexington Card Hill Physical Therapy Lexington Card Hill Speech Therapy Lexington Wellington Way Infusion Kentucky Clinic South MRI Patient Experience Awards are based on patient experience survey scores compared to other healthcare organizations nationally. To achieve a patient experience award, each domain must be at or above the 75th percentile. UK HealthCare leadership recognizes these accomplishments by celebrating the teams and providing a banner to proudly display in their department or clinic for all patients to see and share in the pride. These awards are just proof of our team’s continuous dedication to advancing the health of Kentucky!

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  • The UK HealthCare Nursing and Health Sciences Education Fair is just around the corner. This annual event is an opportunity for UK HealthCare employees and University of Kentucky students to meet with more than 20 recruiters and faculty from various health science and nursing schools. Attendees can discuss program options, curriculum, and prerequisites. Representatives will also provide details on tuition benefits and scholarships for UK HealthCare employees. Date: Thursday, Oct. 30 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Kentucky Children's Hospital HA 1116

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  • Congratulations to Emily Eastman, PharmD, MBA, CSP, for being named Caregiver of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP). Eastman serves as the associate director of Centralized Specialty Pharmacy Services at UK Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Services. “This award shows how one voice can make a real difference for rare disease families,” said Eastman. Honored at NASP’s annual meeting, this award celebrates those who go above and beyond to support specialty pharmacy patients. Her patient-first mindset, deep compassion and advocacy for rare disease care have made an impact not just here in the commonwealth but across the country.

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  • The UK HealthCare Nursing and Health Sciences Education Fair is just around the corner. This annual event is an opportunity for UK HealthCare employees and University of Kentucky students to meet with more than 20 recruiters and faculty from various health science and nursing schools. Attendees can discuss program options, curriculum, and prerequisites. Representatives will also provide details on tuition benefits and scholarships for UK HealthCare employees. Date: Thursday, Oct. 30 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Kentucky Children's Hospital HA 1116

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  • We’re proud to share that KENTUCKY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (KCH) has been named a 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report! KCH was ranked nationally in two areas of specialized care: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and orthopedics. This recognition reflects the dedication, collaboration and innovation of our incredible care teams who all work to ensure Kentucky’s children receive world-class care close to home. “Healthy children grow into healthy adults, shaping a stronger future for Kentucky,” said Scottie Day, MD, physician-in-chief for KCH. "These achievements reflect the dedication of our teams and the strength of our collaborations, ensuring families across Kentucky can access the most advanced treatments and technology without leaving the state.” Read here to learn more about the amazing work KCH is doing to advance the health of Kentucky. https://bit.ly/48zZ13I

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  • UK HealthCare's Jonathan Bronner, MD, FACEP, was recently honored with the National Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians for his dedication to medical education and leadership in the field. "Receiving this award is a pinnacle achievement of my career in academic medicine," said Dr. Bronner. "The ACEP is our specialty’s largest organization and to be recognized at this level is humbling given the list of decorated educators who have won in the past.”

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  • The UK HealthCare Nursing and Health Sciences Education Fair is just around the corner. This annual event is an opportunity for UK HealthCare employees and University of Kentucky students to meet with more than 20 recruiters and faculty from various health science and nursing schools. Attendees can discuss program options, curriculum, and prerequisites. Representatives will also provide details on tuition benefits and scholarships for UK HealthCare employees. Date: Thursday, Oct. 30 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Kentucky Children's Hospital HA 1116

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  • The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Kentucky/West Virginia Chapter recently named UK HealthCare’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Coordinator, Tracey Patrick MPPD, RDN, LD, as one of CFF’s Finest. This prestigious recognition honors standout professionals who support the Foundation’s mission to cure Cystic Fibrosis. UK HealthCare is proud of the work Tracey does to help our patients and advance the health of Kentucky!

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