UK HealthCare is a comprehensive healthcare system that encompasses the hospitals and clinics associated with the University of Kentucky. With over 10,000 dedicated health care professionals on staff, UK HealthCare is committed to providing advanced subspecialty care for the most critically injured and ill patients from both the Commonwealth and beyond. Its many offerings include the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the tiniest and sickest newborns, the region’s sole Level 1 trauma center, and Kentucky’s top hospital as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
As an academic research institution, UK HealthCare is constantly in pursuit of the next generation of cures, treatments, protocols, and policies. The discoveries made here have the potential to revolutionize what is medically possible within our lifetimes. In addition to research, UK HealthCare also focuses on education, with its six health professions colleges empowering the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to uphold the highest standards of care.
UK HealthCare is committed to using the power of advanced medicine to build a healthier Kentucky both now and for generations to come. It has been recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in several categories including heart surgery, cancer treatment and knee replacement surgery among others. With its wide range of services and cutting-edge technology, UK HealthCare continues to be at the forefront of medical advancements in Kentucky and beyond.