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Every patient, every time. Make a difference! At UK HealthCare we are proud of our great nursing services.

Our creative leadership and quality initiatives in care, education and research are dedicated to the well-being of patients and their families. We look for the best and the brightest individuals who are articulate, tenacious, and passionate about patient-centered care. We intend to provide superior care and a superior experience for our patients and families. Our ambition as nursing professionals is to evolve our practice to the level where each of us would be comfortable to bring our families, friends and others to receive the very best in nursing care.

03/04/2026

UK St. Claire is the latest to join the Golisano Children’s at UK Affiliate Network, a statewide initiative focused on strengthening pediatric care across the Commonwealth.

UK St. Claire officially became a part of UK HealthCare in July 2024. This new collaboration continues its commitment to expanding access to care in Morehead and across northeastern Kentucky.

“By working closely with St. Claire and local care teams in the region, we can support providers in their communities and help children and families access specialized expertise while remaining close to home,” said Scottie B. Day, MD, physician-in-chief at UK Golisano Children’s.

As part of the affiliate network, UK St. Claire gains access to a wide range of pediatric resources, including continuing education, clinical support and consultation opportunities with pediatric specialists in Lexington.

02/25/2026

UK HealthCare would like to congratulate Erin Freeman, RD, LD, on her promotion to clinical nutrition manager at Golisano Children’s at UK.

Freeman previously served as lead dietician for Golisano Children’s. As she advances in this new role, her leadership expands, with clinical oversight over the Infant Nutrition Center (INC), pediatric registered dietitians, and NICU registered dietitians. Freeman will also partner with nursing to continue to strengthen breast milk at discharge metrics within the NICU.

“Golisano has grown so much,” Freeman said. “I’m looking forward to increasing our footprint and impact on clinical nutrition at Golisano Children’s at UK. We’ve done a lot in the past few years, and I’d love to keep growing.”

02/23/2026

This week is your last chance to nominate a pediatric caregiver for the Joy Edwards Hembree Oak Leaf Award!

All UK HealthCare faculty and staff who contribute to pediatric care are eligible for nomination, with seven award categories: physician, RN professional, APP, direct patient care, support services, administrator, and learner (fellows and residents).

Recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond for pediatric patients! Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 27.

https://theloop.ukhc.org/page/oak-lead-award-2026

02/17/2026

Executive Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chris DeSimone is ready for winter! ❄️ Here he is sporting the new UK HealthCare winter gear during a System Operations Update with Chief Nursing Executive Gwen Moreland, DNP, RN.

02/06/2026

Katie Howard, BSN, RN, CWOCN, recently earned Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) credentials, expanding her care capabilities as a UK HealthCare nurse coordinator in ambulatory surgery.

This prestigious certification reflects significant experience in the field and requires formal coursework, 120 clinical hours and three national board exams. Howard completed her certification in October 2025 through Emory University, a nationally accredited program which prepares nurses for CWOCN board certification. She has already seen her role in the Comprehensive Vascular Clinic expand since earning her CWOCN credentials.

“Once you’re certified, it changes your responsibilities. For example, I see patients individually for ostomy care, both pre- and post-op,” she said. “I educate them on the procedure they’ll have and basic care of an ostomy, then I’m available after the procedure for troubleshooting. I always want to learn new things to better assist patients.”

01/20/2026

Help us welcome these new UK HealthCare employees! This group of 98 employees attended New Employee Orientation last week and received important information about working at our health system.

Interested in joining the UK HealthCare team? Apply today at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/

01/12/2026

UK HealthCare Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist Christine Slaughter, DNP, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CCNS, CV-BC, has been selected as a member of the Class of 2026 Fellow of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI), a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence and leadership in advanced nursing practice.

Slaughter is one of only 26 Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) nationwide chosen for induction into the 2026 CNSI Fellowship class and the only CNS selected from the state of Kentucky.

“I am humbled to be selected as a Fellow of the CNSI,” said Slaughter. “The CNS Fellows are an elite group of advanced practice nurses who impact healthcare and patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, research, advocacy and education across many different specialties. It is truly an honor to have my contributions as a Clinical Nurse Specialist recognized. I also want to acknowledge the UK HealthCare CNS team for their support of me, and their lasting impact on our patients and families, the front-line nurses and UK HealthCare.”

01/09/2026

UK Women’s Basketball Hosts First Responders Day

This Sunday, Jan. 11, we’re celebrating our First Responders and UK HealthCare workers.
UK HealthCare employees are eligible for discounted tickets to cheer on the UK Women’s Basketball team as they take on Oklahoma. Tip-off is a 4 p.m. at historic Memorial Coliseum.

Come out, show your support, and enjoy an exciting matchup!

12/10/2025

Help us welcome these new UK HealthCare employees! This group of 44 employees attended New Employee Orientation this week and received important information about working at our health system.

Interested in joining the UK HealthCare team? Apply today at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/

12/05/2025

UK HealthCare’s Addiction Consult and Education Service (ACES) was recognized with the 2025 Outstanding Community Partner Award by New Vista, highlighting a strengthened collaboration dedicated to supporting patients with substance use disorders through treatment, transition, and long-term recovery.

UK HealthCare’s Alyssa Tremblay, LCSW, senior social worker, and Angella Linder, RN, nurse navigator, accepted the award on behalf of the multidisciplinary team, which is based in the Division of Infectious Diseases and includes physicians from Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases and the Department of Emergency Medicine, as well as advanced practice providers and a peer support specialist.

11/25/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that UK HealthCare and Eastern State Hospital have once again achieved Magnet status—the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence, awarded unanimously by the ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program!
This gold-standard recognition is held by fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide and only seven in Kentucky. Magnet status is a testament to our dedicated nurses, providers and staff, whose compassion and commitment to outstanding patient care set us apart. Achieving Magnet means meeting rigorous standards, including a comprehensive review of patient outcomes and a multi-day site visit. Our team rose to the challenge and delivered excellence every step of the way.
Congratulations to everyone who made this achievement possible. Your hard work elevates care for our patients, while advancing the health of Kentucky!

11/24/2025

Children and families in Pikeville will benefit from expanded access to pediatric expertise as Pikeville Medical Center’s Mettu Children’s Hospital joins the Golisano Children’s at UK – Affiliate Network. This partnership will provide children and families in Pike County expanded access to pediatric expertise and connect them directly with pediatric specialists, bringing advanced care and expert guidance closer to home. Just another way UK HealthCare is advancing the health of Kentucky.

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