UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky. But it is so much more. It is 9,000 people – physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals – all dedicated to providing the most advanced, most effective care available, not just in Kentucky but anywhere.

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.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Acupuncture
Adolescent Behavioral Health
Adolescent Medicine
Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center
Behavioral Health – University Health Service
Birthing Center
Cancer – Markey Cancer Center
Cardiac Intensive Care
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Dentistry
Dentistry – Endodontics
Dentistry – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Ear Pinning Surgery (Otoplasty)
Ear Shape Differences – Pediatric
Ear, Nose & Throat – Pediatric
Face Lift
Family & Community Medicine
Fat Grafting
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology & Nutrition – Pediatric
Hand & Foot Differences – Pediatric
Head & Neck Cancer
Heart Attack Emergency
Icon Aesthetic System (Laser treatment)
ICU Recovery Clinic
Infectious Diseases
Jaundice
Jaw & Bone Problems – Pediatric
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Kentucky Neuroscience Institute
Labor & Delivery
Laboratory Services
Lipid Disorders
Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center
Male Breast Surgery (Gynecomastia Surgery)
NanoString
Narrative Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Adolescent
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Radiation Oncology
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Sanger Sequencing
Sarcoma
Sedation – Pediatric
Tai Chi
Team Blue Primary Care Clinic
TeleCare
UHS Health Education & Wellness
UHS Pharmacy
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Malformation Clinic – Pediatric
Women's Cardiology
Yoga
Young Parents Program

UK HealthCare has grown dramatically in recent years. Between 2004 and 2015, hospital discharges increased 88 percent while the complexity of the cases we treated moved us from the 25^th percentile of academic medical centers, to the 75^th.

At the same time, overall improvements in the quality of care and patient safety led to UK HealthCare receiving the UHC Rising Star Award in 2013 and becoming a national leader in patient safety in 2015.

UK HealthCare’s University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings. 

Mission 

UK HealthCare is committed to the pillars of academic health care—research, education and clinical care. Dedicated to the health of the people of Kentucky, we will provide the most advanced patient care and serve as an information resource. We will strengthen local health care and improve the delivery system by partnering with community hospitals and physicians. We will support the organization’s education and research needs by offering cutting edge services on par with the nation’s best providers.

Vision

One community committed to creating a healthier Kentucky.

Quality and Safety Awards: Recognition for maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality of care, and clinical outcomes. This might include awards from organizations like The Joint Commission, Leapfrog Group, or Healthgrades.
Patient Experience Awards: Recognition for providing exceptional patient experiences, including awards based on patient satisfaction surveys or feedback from independent organizations like Press Ganey or Consumer Reports.
Specialty Excellence Awards: Awards acknowledging excellence in specific medical specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, or obstetrics. These accolades might be bestowed by specialty-specific organizations or publications.
Community Service Awards: Recognition for outstanding contributions to the local community through health education programs, outreach initiatives, free clinics, and other community health initiatives. Awards in this category may come from local governments, non-profit organizations, or healthcare associations.
Employee Satisfaction and Workplace Culture Awards: Awards acknowledging the hospital's commitment to creating a positive work environment, employee satisfaction, and professional development opportunities. These might be given by entities like Forbes, Fortune, or local business organizations.
Environmental Sustainability Awards: Recognition for efforts to reduce environmental impact through sustainable practices in operations, waste management, energy efficiency, and green initiatives. Awards in this category might come from environmental organizations or sustainability-focused groups.
Technology and Innovation Awards: Awards recognizing the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies and practices to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and advance medical research. These might be given by technology publications, healthcare associations, or industry groups.