UK HealthCare, the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky, is a unique organization. It is more than just medical facilities; it consists of over 10,000 dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing advanced subspecialty care to critically injured and ill patients from across the Commonwealth and beyond.
The organization is home to several cutting-edge medical facilities, including the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a Level 1 trauma center, and the top hospital in Kentucky according to U.S. News & World Report. As an academic research institution, UK HealthCare is constantly working towards the next generation of cures, treatments, protocols, and policies. Their discoveries have the potential to change the course of medical possibilities within our lifetimes.
UK HealthCare’s mission is to advance medicine and create a healthier Kentucky for current and future generations. The educators and thought leaders at UK HealthCare are transforming the healthcare landscape while their six health professions colleges are educating the next generation of healthcare professionals to spread the highest standards of care. With their commitment to excellence in both research and patient care, UK HealthCare is truly making a difference in people’s lives.
