University Health Service

10/30/2025

UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification.

“The Baby-Friendly designation highlights our commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for women and newborns.”

Learn more 👇

UK HealthCare UK HealthCare receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation By Hilary Brown Monday Photo provided by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2025) — UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous revi...

10/29/2025

UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering lifesaving, research-based care for heart attack patients in Kentucky.

https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/wellness-community/blog/uk-healthcares-gill-heart-vascular-institute-recognized-nationally-0?auHash=HYz3njtj5R8cE3lfa5QyCv5-I2-KQGrqxoc8-kMMd2o

10/29/2025

“Every time I hear a success story, it gives me pride in knowing we helped someone achieve a dream...Because I know the struggle, and I know it doesn’t have to be that hard.”

Created by UK Specialty Pharmacy under the leadership of Emily Eastman, Baby Blue is a first-of-its-kind program designed to make fertility medications more affordable and accessible for Kentucky families. Through strategic partnerships and bulk purchasing, the program offers medications at 40 to 50...

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

Kelly Grayson, coordinator for Safe Kids Fayette County, shares some quick tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween.

Halloween is all about candy buckets, creative costumes and spooky fun, but it’s also a night where safety matters just as much as the sugar rush. From carving pumpkins to crossing the street, here are some quick tips to keep the night fun.

10/27/2025

"Together, we are building a healthier future for our community.”

Through the UK Gill Affiliate Network, Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky, will join a community of hospitals across the state striving to enhance cardiovascular care.

UK HealthCare Spring View Hospital joins Gill Affiliate Network By Rick Childress Wednesday Through the UK Gill Affiliate Network, Spring View Hospital will join a community of hospitals across the state striving to enhance cardiovascular care. Photo provided by Laura Baker. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22,...

10/27/2025

“Anyone who’s been around him says he’s the happiest little baby they’ve ever seen...He’s just happy to be alive.”

Learn how a dedicated team of experts worked together to save a special patient.

Hours after his birth, experts from three hospitals — UK King’s Daughters, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital — turned Reid Damron’s life-threatening diagnosis into a story of survival.

10/26/2025

Dr. Pierluigi Porcu, who was recently named the UK College of Medicine's division chief for hematology and blood & marrow transplantation, shares some quick insights about blood cancer.

10/25/2025

We’re proud to be the official game sponsor as Kentucky Football takes on Tennessee tonight. If you’re in the stands, keep an eye out for some free Big Blue Determination shirts as we cheer on the Cats!

10/24/2025

Billy Fryer's heart was in need of critical care, and thanks to the UK HealthCare team stationed at Keeneland, he was able to get it.

10/24/2025

About twice as many children are killed or injured while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Here are Safe Kids Fayette County’s top tips to help make Halloween fun and safe.

About twice as many children are killed or injured while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. But Halloween doesn’t have to be …

10/23/2025

💙 Big Blue Nation, help us cheer on Sera, this week’s Lift Them Up Kid of the Game!

Sera experienced a traumatic birth, which led to chronic kidney disease. Today she is a fearless 11-year-old and sees the pediatric nephrology and pediatric infectious disease teams at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

Come rally behind Sera during the Kentucky Football game against Tennessee and cheer her on as she leads the Cat Walk on Game Day!

06/29/2022

Wondering where UHS is located? 🗺 Follow us! 📍
We are located at 830 S Limestone. If you’re coming from campus, we are next to the nursing building, behind the Kentucky Clinic.
Or you can access us across from the Shell & Speedway gas stations.

🚨Please note: we are NOT the same as the KY Clinic. While you can grab Starbucks there, your health fee will not be accepted in this building.

See you in August! ☀️

06/28/2022

Join our team! Are you a UK student looking for a job (4-10 hours weekly) that works with your schedule and allows you to educate your peers? Apply here➡️ https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HQDgtOaIBcRdXg?fs=e&s=cl

Join the Health & Wellness Team at UHS! We are hiring student positions for peer health educators and sexperts. Interested? Fill out our interest survey: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HQDgtOaIBcRdXg

06/24/2022

Questions about the health fee coverage vs student health coverage plan? We've got you...covered 😉

06/22/2022

It's our favorite time of year... BBN Orientations! Follow us as we post the answers to our most common questions. 💙🤍
Feel free to drop your questions in the comments or PM us!

05/06/2022

Today is , an annual celebration to encourage the rejection of diet culture.
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Everyone deserves to live a full life, free of the pressures of diet culture. Join us in celebrating and sharing awareness!

04/28/2022

We celebrated our amazing students and the end of the semester last night with our seniors! ♥️
Sending a huge congratulations to every student. Whether you are graduating, transferring, or will be back next semester, we are so proud of you!

04/27/2022

Sticking around for the summer and need health coverage? We've got you covered! ☀️

04/25/2022

The semester is quickly wrapping up but we still have events happening!
☀️Drop by the library tomorrow to build your own finals week bag
☀️GYT (and get $20) Wednesday at the student center

See you there!

04/19/2022

Looking for an end of semester event? Join this Thursday to practice some healthy distractions. Paint, recharge, and decompress before heading into exams!

04/07/2022

Daily reminders for this wonderful Thursday! 🤩

04/05/2022

Find yourself reaching for your v**e when you're stressed? Did you know that can actually increase your stress levels?