KNI Unveils New Inpatient Floor in UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A
UK HealthCare’s Kentucky Neuroscience Institute (KNI) officially unveiled its new inpatient unit on the fifth floor of the Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion A on Thursday. Patients will begin occupying the floor this weekend. “At UK HealthCare, we are focused on solving the health problems of Kentuckians,” said Mark F. Newman, M.D., UK executive vice president for health affairs. “With the opening of the...
St. Joseph’s Evening of Hope raises $260,000 plus
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, the CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations’ statewide “Evening of Hope” fundraising event raised more than $260,000, with additional gifts and contributions continuing. For the second consecutive year, the event featured Kentuckians across the state hosting individual dinner party fundraisers. Leslie Smart, president, CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations, said, “The funds raised from Evening of Hope will...
Lexington’s new Health Commissioner resigns unexpectedly
On June 29, 2022 the Lexington Health Department announced that new Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joel McCullough, had resigned, with his resignation to be effective July 31, 2022. According to a spokesperson, "The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health will begin a national search for a new commissioner in the coming weeks." Dr. Joel McCullough joined the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on...
UK Healthcare to expand in Lexington’s Hamburg area
UK HealthCare Enters Agreement to Purchase Property in Hamburg Reflecting the growing health care needs and population trends of the community, this morning UK HealthCare announced plans to enter a purchase agreement to initially acquire about 27 acres of property for approximately $20.3 million in the Hamburg development along I-75. The purchase agreement includes a right of first refusal on...
Public Health Hero Award Winners announced for 2022 Lexington KY
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health has selected Dr. Sharon Walsh and Lexington Battalion Chief Marc Bramlage as the 2022 Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero award winners. The award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated their dedication to improving the health of Lexington residents. The winners are announced each April as part of...